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Generalized tonic seizures consist of sudden onset of increased tone of muscles and extension or flexion of the head ,trunk,and extremities for several seconds.in this codition there is loss of conciousness.

Ans1:

History: developmental history, family history,age at seizure onset,any illlness,previous brain surgery,complete description of seizures including precipitating factors and presence of an aura.

Medications: as seizure medication may caused confussion, irritability, mood changes

Psychosocial assessment including mental status examination

complete physical examination focusing more on neurological manifestation

Ans 2:

mental ability in giving instructions ,teaching.

seizure control,medicines

privacy in the crowd of staff and children, keeping medical history confidential

a reasonable accomodation to meet employee's restrictions

support need for reasonable adjustment

compensation for injury

Ans 3:

Reasonable accomodation is needed to enable employee with disabilities to enjoy equal employment opportunities

Accomodation vary accoording to individual's need.it may inlude:

- breaks to take medication

- a private area to rest after seizure

- a soft rubber mat or carpet to cushion a fall

- adjustment to work schedule

- someone to drive to meetings and other work related events

-leave to seek from treatment or adjust to medication

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