Echolalia is a typical feature of children with epilepsy and autism, but whether it is pathological is still controversial. This article aims to explore the contentious issue of echolalia based on data from three selected Chinese children with epilepsy and autism. Through discourse analysis, we explored two types of echolalia: immediate echolalia…

Students with epilepsy are undeniably at a higher risk for challenges in school, both social and academic; there is greater risk if teachers are misinformed about the disease or if educators perpetuate the stigma(s) associated with epilepsy. To compound the problem, academic success of students with epilepsy is heavily influenced by both parental…