my son is downsyndrome ,24years old.He has seizures and tics,.He is on keppra,25ml at night,and topama 100ml,2 of them and 2 25ml at night, and one metoprolol ,25ml,in the mornings,for thyroid .The DR. wants to keep him out of School for 3 months,but I dont see that being so.To me thats like making him being away from the things he loves.Plus I am on staff at Funerals homes as a soloist here in my city,and Singing is my Life, for over 60,years.Since the thyroid iodine treatment Josiah, has had 19,tics and 5 seizures,.However I did send him to Drew Transition Center today,but Friday the DR. faxed info to School about him staying away for fear of hurting himself. Please give me in your opinion
Hi, Thank you for posting your query. Tics would not hurt the child. However, if the child has seizures, he may fall and get injured. So, if he is able to get someone to look after him round the clock at school, you may send him to school. However, if a full time caregiver is not available or if it is not possible, then it may be preferable to not send him to school.  The decision to start sending him to school would depend on the adequate control of seizures. Best wishes, Chat Doctor. 