Table 5

Statements of additional educational need according to drug exposure in utero

Drug exposure Mainstream school Mainstream school with extra help Special day school Special residential school Total number with statements
No drugs275-152 1010
Monotherapy
 Valproate1545-150 010
 Carbamazepine00000
 Others11002
Polytherapy
 Including valproate035-151 25-150 5-151 15-151 6
 Other combinations13105
Total5198133
  • Symbols indicate a single child with:

  • 5-150 spina bifida with hydrocephalus;

  • 5-151 cerebral palsy;

  • 5-152 brain haemorrhage age 6