Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing in an adolescent with epilepsy and mild intellectual disability
A case report of EMDR in an adolescent with epilepsy and mild intellectual disability.
Article Abstract
“Intellectual disability is a comorbid condition in epilepsy. People with epilepsy and intellectual disability are at high risk of developing behavioral problems. Among the many contributors to behavioral problems in people with epilepsy and intellectual disability are those of traumatic experiences. As such, behavioral problems can be seen as a reflection of these traumatic experiences. Among established trauma therapies, eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) is an emerging treatment that is effective in adults and also seems to be effective in children. This article is a case report of EMDR in an adolescent with epilepsy and mild intellectual disability, in whom the EMDR children’s protocol was used. The aim was to assess whether clinical trauma status significantly diminished to nonclinical status posttreatment. Change in trauma symptoms was evaluated with the Reliable Change Index (RCI). Results showed a significant decrease in trauma symptoms toward nonclinical status from pretreatment to posttreatment. EMDR consequences for epilepsy and intellectual disability are discussed.”
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Rodenburg, R. Benjamin, A., Meijer, A. M., & Jongeneel, R. (2009). Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing in an adolescent with epilepsy and mild intellectual disability. Epilepsy & Behavior, 16(1), 175-180. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.yebeh.2009.07.015
Date
September 1, 2009
Creator(s)
Roos Rodenburg, Anja Benjaminb, Anne Marie Meijer
Contributor(s)
Ruud Jongeneel
Topics
Medical/Somatic, Seizures
Client Population
Adolescents, Disabilities
Practice & Methods
DEI/IDEA
Extent
5 pages
Publisher
Elsevier
Rights
© 2009 Elsevier Inc. All rights are reserved.
APA Citation
Rodenburg, R. Benjamin, A., Meijer, A. M., & Jongeneel, R. (2009). Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing in an adolescent with epilepsy and mild intellectual disability. Epilepsy & Behavior, 16(1), 175-180. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.yebeh.2009.07.015
Audience
EMDR Therapists
Language
English
Content Type
Article, Peer-Reviewed
Access Type
External Resource