In response to a number of questions about speech therapy for children with LKS the following guidelines are provided, from a UK perspective: (I) There are no published efficacy studies of speech and language therapy for children with LKS. There is one longitudinal follow-up study of children who attended a residential school in 1970-80's (Ripley and Lea 1984) and one single case study of a younger child in a residential school (Vance 1991). (II) All other discussions about speech and language therapy with children with LKS are based on unpublished clinical work. (III) My personal view about speech and language therapy for children with LKS is based on 15 years of my own clinical and research work with these children. The provision of education and health care in the UK at this particular time, and the history of the development of these services, has its own contribution to make to the was in which questions about speech and language therapy for children with LKS are both asked and answered. Specialist residential schools do often have an integral speech therapy service, but most ordinary day schools will rely on a speech therapy service provided to them by the local health service. Despite the fact that children are said to have rights under the Children Act and the Education Act the question of who is responsible for providing speech and language therapy as recommended for any particular child is still too often a political football.

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Speech Therapist and Minister 0181 894 2044 (UK) +44 181 894 2044 (non-UK) fax at the same number, warn by voice first janet@bobjanet.demon.co.uk j.lees@ucl.ac.uk Hello, welcome to my homepage. I am a minister of the United Reformed Church, at Twickenham and Hampton Hill URC's, and a Speech and Language Therapist specialising in work with children with acquired aphasias (such as Landau Kleffner Syndrome), at the Great Ormond Street Hospital for Sick Children NHS Trust. I also work as a lecturer and clinical tutor to students of speech and language therapy, both undergraduate and post graduate at University College London. I currently run a Speech and Language Therapy Advice Clinic on some Saturday mornings at Hampton Hill United Reformed Church - Please contact me if you are worried about your child's speech and language development and live in the area. it is to be welcomed as a compulsory text for all speech therapy students, therapists returning to work after absences from the profession or therapists newly specialising in the area of childhood language disorder" - Folia Phoniatrica. to be welcomed, not only by speech and language therapists, but all who work in teams involved with the management of children with ACA.

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This article submitted by Roger W. Lockhart on 9/6/95. We have learned that the symptoms of Landau-Kleffner Syndrome present in a manner consistent with my daughterÕs condition, yet detailed information on t Next Article Here is a list of responses that have been posted to this article. You now have TWO OPTIONS: Post a new Article or post a Response to this Article If you would like to post a Response to this article, fill out this form completely. Original Article: (Don't change this field!

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This response submitted by S Whiteway on 2/23/97. Author's Email: ADottie@aol.com WE are based in London. My 18 month old daughter has speech problems and is unable to swallow. She has a syndrome called Worster Drought syndrome. Some doctors feel there is a similarity. Article complete.

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This article submitted by Theresa Deminne on 2/6/96. Responding to the question regarding teaching aphasic1children and computer programs, you should look up1HTTP://WWW.LD.UCSF.EDU It pertains to recent findings1involving computer games and slowed speech to bring1language impaired children up to age appropriate levels, the1inital reports are very optimistic. Here is a list of responses that have been posted to this article. You now have TWO OPTIONS: Post a new Article or post a Response to this Article If you would like to post a Response to this article, fill out this form completely. Original Article: (Don't change this field!

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This response submitted by Charles Collin on 10/5/95. I would appreciate recieving any information people have found Please email me at: Article complete.

This response submitted by glenda thurkle on 8/6/96. Author's Email: Glenda.Thurkle@jcu.edu.au Does anyone know of the long term prognosis for children child with lks that has experienced their brain rejecting food and almost dying at some stage, as my son did. is now twelve years of age and was 5 years old when this Article complete.

This response submitted by J. Womble on 10/4/96. Author's Email: I foundgreat information on LKS thru an artical listed under LKS name no title Jeff News. I even called them at there 1-800 calljeff number. They spoke in depth to me and referred me to another phone # . She has avg.non verbal intelligence,artisic like behavior, and appeared totally deaf(which was ruled out by hearing test) She is under a neuro's care. Her problem is that she has all symtom's but a normal EEG at present time.She is presently in speach therphy .

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This article submitted by Cathy on 2/19/97. You may have read mt article titled cp seizures and behavior. Here is a list of responses that have been posted to this article. You now have TWO OPTIONS: Post a new Article or post a Response to this Article If you would like to post a Response to this article, fill out this form completely. Original Article: (Don't change this field!

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Please forward info on DMG Please forward info on DMG This response submitted by Tony Melero on 1/12/96. I have been looking for information on DMG as possible medication for my two children with aphasia (possibly Landau-Kleffner Syndrome). I have found info on numerous anti-convulsants, and corticosteroids and other adrenals, but nothing on DMG! Please contact me (melero@merck.com) if you find any information sources.

This article submitted by S.F.Norton on 6/12/95. Seizures occur in clusters concurrent with other illness (infection, chicken pox, fever). Typical seizures are one to two minutes in length, 20 to 30 times per day. Here is a list of responses that have been posted to this article. You now have TWO OPTIONS: Post a new Article or post a Response to this Article If you would like to post a Response to this article, fill out this form completely.

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This article submitted by Chas Tanner on 9/28/95. Here is a list of responses that have been posted to this article. (2/4/97) 1:31 PM landau-kleffner syndrome (10/4/96) 1:15 PM Please Forward Any Info on L-K (10/5/95) 10:42 AM You now have TWO OPTIONS: Post a new Article or post a Response to this Article If you would like to post a Response to this article, fill out this form completely. Original Article: (Don't change this field!

This article submitted by JOANNE WOMBLE on 10/4/96. LKS is rare and very hard to obtain information on.i do thank the person that responded to our request,look forward to more information. had a good vocabulary,spoke clearly.was very loving and good natured.Then things stated changing when se was around 2yrs.of age.We blame her not listening and aprearant tunning us out and temper tantrums all on the terrible 2's until it became appearent that her speach was not the same. Here is a list of responses that have been posted to this article. You now have TWO OPTIONS: Post a new Article or post a Response to this Article If you would like to post a Response to this article, fill out this form completely.

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Please feel free to post any questions or comments. Please send all comments to me, John Lester (MGH Neurology Systems Specialist) at lester@helix.mgh.harvard.edu. Rather, the forums are primarily intended to foster discussions between interested patients, caregivers, and physicians. The original forums evolved into a couple more complex "experimental" webforums, but they ultimately proved to be a bit too complicated and unreliable for most users. After a couple years of listening to users, I've realized that although some people really like fancy new bells and whistles, the MAJORITY of users on the Web looking for discussion groups about neurological disorders just want something SIMPLE, FAST, and IMMEDIATELY INTUITIVE. Posted in the last hour - New Articles or New Responses Posted in the last 8 hours - New Articles or New Responses Posted in the last day - New Articles or New Responses Posted in the last 3 days - New Articles or New Responses

Other Resources Order full-text version ($7.50) Read full-text version (access subscriber service/registered users only) Tell me about NORD's Subscriber Services ($15.00 per hour for full-text access to all disease reports) Synonyms Please check the synonyms listed below to find other names for this specific disorder. The information contained in the Rare Disease Database (RDB) is provided for educational purposes only. If you order the full text version of this report from NORD you can contact the agencies listed in the Resources section for more detailed information and avenues to support. Landau-Kleffner Syndrome is a rare neurological disorder of childhood and is characterized by aphasia or loss of the ability to understand speech and deterioration of previously acquired speech skills. Some affected children also lose the ability to identify environmental sounds and show a general lack of attention to sounds (auditory agnosia).

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The Center for Clinical and Developmental Neuropsychology was established as a clinical and research facility devoted to understanding the biological basis of human behavior. Clinical activities include evaluations that systematically analyze problems in development or behavior resulting from disruption of brain function. Evaluations such as these can assist in the diagnosis and treatment of individuals with epilepsy, brain tumors, attention deficit disorder, stroke, developmental learning disabilities, pervasive developmental disorder, head trauma, genetic defects and socioemotional problems. Staff Landau-Kleffner Syndrome Journal articles relating to Landau-Kleffner Syndrome Childhood Aphasia Program Evaluations If you are interested in scheduling an evaluation at the Center for Clinical and Developmental Neuropsychology at Thomas Jefferson University, please contact us via e-mail at: morris2@jeflin.tju.edu or via regular mail at:

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The Landau Kleffner Syndrome Family Day will be held on June 7th at the Coventry Hill Hotel, Rye Hill, Allesley, Coventry, UK Unfortunately, the hotel is a bit remote, being 2 miles from the nearest station (Canley). There is probably a better chance of getting a train to- or a taxi from- Coventry station, which is 3 or 4 miles away. If you have to come by car, the map below may help.

All children with LKS have abnormal electrical activity in one, sometimes both temporal lobes, the area of the brain responsible among other functions for processing language. Some children never have obvious seizures: it is not necessary to have a seizure to have LKS. A few children have many seizures which are harder to control. Some children have episodes of very abnormal "autistic type behaviour" with symptoms such as avoidance of contact with family and friends (avoidance of eye contact is common) extreme pickiness over food, very disturbed sleep, attacks of rage and aggression, insensitivity to pain, bizarre and inappropriate and repetitive play. Some children may recover their language fully, but many are left with a language disability. Children with little or no language comprehension should be introduced to a sign language as early as possible. Education should be in a special class or school for children with severe speech and language disorders (or if this is not possible occasionally, in a school for the deaf).

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This is the index to the pages run by Bob Warwicker and Janet Lees. From time to time our friends lodge at our web site. Until we know of another site with information on LKS, this is it! There is a prayer for the day. There is a prayer for the month here also. Note: it's better not to load ../graphics if your display is in 16 or 256 colour mode.

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as he who has felt S P O N S O R E D    B Y    M E N T A L    H E A L T H    N E T This guide has been developed to act as your starting point for exploring real-life support groups and networks that are available throughout the world and in your community. (For online resources for support topics, please consult the Self-help Resources room. ) The organizations listed in this directory can help you find and/or start a support group in your community. To find self-help organizations and groups, enter keywords for a particular type of problem. For instance, if you're interested in finding support organizations for "depression" or "alcohol recovery," simply enter those words:

Jump to Table of Contents AUTISM 3 and the Center for the Study of Autism (CSA) is located in the Salem/Portland, Oregon area. AUTISM 3 and the Center provide information about autism to parents and professionals, and conducts research on the efficacy of various therapeutic interventions. Much of our research is in collaboration with the Autism Research Institute in San Diego, California. If you would like to write to us, our mailing address is: AUTISM 3 and the Center for the Study of Autism, P.O. Box 4538, Salem, OR 97302, U.S.A. This Web page was developed to provide information on various topics related to or about autism. We hope you find this information helpful. 2/96) Teaching Tips for Children and Adults with Autism (Revised 7/96) The 'Hug Box' Thinking in Pictures -- Her New Book

as he who has felt S P O N S O R E D    B Y    M E N T A L    H E A L T H    N E T This guide has been developed to act as your starting point for exploring real-life support groups and networks that are available throughout the world and in your community. (For online resources for support topics, please consult the Self-help Resources room. ) The organizations listed in this directory can help you find and/or start a support group in your community. To find self-help organizations and groups, enter keywords for a particular type of problem. For instance, if you're interested in finding support organizations for "depression" or "alcohol recovery," simply enter those words:

Jump to Table of Contents AUTISM 3 and the Center for the Study of Autism (CSA) is located in the Salem/Portland, Oregon area. AUTISM 3 and the Center provide information about autism to parents and professionals, and conducts research on the efficacy of various therapeutic interventions. Much of our research is in collaboration with the Autism Research Institute in San Diego, California. If you would like to write to us, our mailing address is: AUTISM 3 and the Center for the Study of Autism, P.O. Box 4538, Salem, OR 97302, U.S.A. This Web page was developed to provide information on various topics related to or about autism. We hope you find this information helpful. 2/96) Teaching Tips for Children and Adults with Autism (Revised 7/96) The 'Hug Box' Thinking in Pictures -- Her New Book

Processing of nonlinguistic auditory stimuli in Landau--Kleffner Syndrome: A case study. , Newark, NJ 07102 ``Acquired aphasia with convulsive disorder'' or Landau--Kleffner Syndrome (LKS) was first described in 1957 [W. M. Landau and F. R. Kleffner, Neurology 7, 523--530 (1957)]. Her EEG, MRI, and audiogram are now normal, but PET demonstrates bilateral temporal lobe hypometabolism. A detailed linguistic comparison of her limited spoken English and relatively good signed English is reported elsewhere [K. Baynes et al. Such data can clarify which brain processes are specific to language, and which correspond to more general auditory or hierarchical processing. [Work supported by NIH.

Processing of nonlinguistic auditory stimuli in Landau--Kleffner Syndrome: A case study. , Newark, NJ 07102 ``Acquired aphasia with convulsive disorder'' or Landau--Kleffner Syndrome (LKS) was first described in 1957 [W. M. Landau and F. R. Kleffner, Neurology 7, 523--530 (1957)]. Her EEG, MRI, and audiogram are now normal, but PET demonstrates bilateral temporal lobe hypometabolism. A detailed linguistic comparison of her limited spoken English and relatively good signed English is reported elsewhere [K. Baynes et al. Such data can clarify which brain processes are specific to language, and which correspond to more general auditory or hierarchical processing. [Work supported by NIH.

Epilepsy - EpiNet from the Epilepsy Foundation of Victoria, Australia Epilepsy - Ketogenic Diet diet therapy for epileptic children, from Stanford University Medical Center Epilepsy - Ketogenic Diet from the Loek's, a family with an epileptic child Epilepsy - Epilepsy Ontario services, information and support for Ontarians Epilepsy - Seizure Disorders in Childhood from Loyola University in Chicago Epilepsy - Landau Kleffner Syndrome a rare form of childhood epilepsy Epilepsy - Epilepsy FAQ from Ottawa Epilepsy - National Society for Epilepsy from the U.K. -- excellent resources Epilepsy - Dealing with Epilepsy by D.A. Mayhall Epilepsy - British Epilepsy Association supported by a grant from GlaxoWellcome pharmaceuticals Epilepsy - The EpiCentre 1 adult in 200 suffers from recurrent epilepsy

(Traduit de l'article paru dans ARRI, volume 9, numéro 4 1995: "The Autism-seizure connection: where does LKS fit in? En 1991, une chercheuse canadienne brillante et audacieuse, A. Gedye, se demandait si les crises d'épilepsie n'étaient pas la cause de l'autisme, plutôt qu'un symptôme simplement associé. Dans son article paru dans Medical Hypotheses, le docteur Gedye fait remarquer que l'écholalie, le grincement de dents, les grimaces, l'agitation des mains, les crise de rire ou de larmes sans explication apparente, une respiration bruyante, le fait de regarder fixement dans le vide, de tourner la tête, de tourner sur soi-même ou de marcher sur la pointe des pieds sont des manifestations communes à l'autisme et aux crises épileptiques du lobe frontal. Un rapport publié dans le New England Journal of Medicine (octobre 1982) décrit un homme de 22 ans atteint de retard intellectuel qui subissait entre 16 et 18 crises d'épilepsie par semaine malgré les anticonvulsivants administrés aux doses normalement recommandées. Dans un précédent numéro, ARRI publiait une lettre où il était question d'un homme de 41 ans atteint du syndrome du X fragile hospitalisé à la suite de crises incessantes que les anticonvulsivants n'arrivaient pas à contrôler. Dans une importante série d'articles (passée relativement inaperçue), (The Lancet, mars 1985; Journal of Pediatrics, janvier 1989), J. Eggers et ses collègues ont démontré qu'un régime "oligoantigénique" (avec peu d'aliments) entraînait une amélioration significative chez 62 à 76 garçons hyperactifs, notamment au niveau des symptômes comme les crises épileptiques, les maux de tête et les douleurs abdominales.

Inclusion on this list is not an endorsement. I list sites of national support groups I have found on the Web and I do not review them for the accuracy of the information they provide. Any information you find should be reviewed with your health care provider for accuracy.

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Epilepsy is a chronic disorder of the brain characterized by recurrent seizures, as opposed to seizures occurring in association with high fever, drug effects, chemical imbalance (e.g., low blood sugar). If an autistic person's suspected "seizures" are clearly the consequence of anger, frustration, fear, these episodes are probably not seizures. Seizures can also be brought on by prolonged hyperventilation in a person susceptible to seizures. Seizures generally follow a similar -pattern each time, although some seizures might be more intense and prolonged than others. If the autistic person's "seizures" are varied in movements and mannerisms, these events are probably not seizures. The seizures and the aphasia may both reflect abnormal brain functioning (due to inflammation, growths, unknown structural or neurochemical abnormalities) or the aphasia may be a consequence of the seizure discharges.

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- Increased writing activity in neurological conditions: a review and clinical study. - Two contrasting cases of children with acquired epileptic aphasia and continuous spikes and waves during sleep. - An analysis of the heterogeneity of the clinical pictures of acquired childhood aphasia, with a description of electroencephalographically and neuroradiologically visualized cerebral abnormalities. - (Dissertation abstracts international: B ; 54/12-6160) Van Mourik M., Boon P., Paquier P., Lormans A., Van Dongen H.R.. - An analysis of the heterogeneity of the clinical pictures of acquired childhood aphasia, with a description of electroencephalographically and neuroradiologically visualized cerebral abnormalities. - Transient musical hallucinosis of central origin: a review and clinical study.

Acquired epiletiform aphasia (AEA) or the Landau-Kleffner Syndrome is the lost of language associated with an abnormal Electroencephalogram (EEG). Typically, the onset of this type of language difficulty occurs between the third and seventh years of life in a child who had been developing normally. The EEG abnormalities (paroxysms) include bilateral spikes in the temporal or temporal and parietal lobes of the brain (at some point in the illness, all will exhibit this, especially during slow sleep); bilateral slow waves which are maximal over the temporal lobes; unifocal, multifocal or generalized spikes or spikes and slow waves; and continuous slow waves during slow sleep. The function of the motor part of the brain is much less complex and there is more redundancy in brain tissue to perform this task than is the case with the regions of the brain involved in language. Consequently, it would not be surprising to see that the language centers of the brain in a young child would be particularily sensitive to seizure activity, especially if it were to occur during periods critical to language development. Benign partial epilepsy of childhood, AEA and continuous spike-waves during slow sleep (CSWS) are three enities with identical EEG paroxysms recorded from different regions of the brain.

Landau-Kleffner Syndrome Landau-Kleffner Syndrome and Autistic Regression are mystifying conditions in children that are poorly understood by the medical community. We have been using a multidisclipinary approach to evaluate and diagnose children who are suspected of having these conditions. The ability to produce and understand language is the most complex task the human brain performs and it is remarkable that in most children this ability evolves without difficulty. In some children, like those with Landau-Kleffner syndrome, something affects the way the brain functions or develops, and this causes language development to be disturbed. This may not necessarily occur at the same time as the regression in language.About 30 percent of LKS children do not exhibit obvious signs of seizures and identification of the brain electrical problem may require specialized medical testing such as an electroencephalogram (EEG) to be observed. These tests look at brain function in different ways, and may be needed to reveal the abnormalities associated with LKS. Behavioral disturbances are apparent in about 2/3 of LKS cases, and range from aggressivity and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder symptomology, to behaviors commonly associated with autism such as avoidant and withdrawn behavior, resistance to change in daily activity, gestural stereotypies, echolalia and echopraxia, hyperlexia and even psychotic-like disturbances.

Seizure Disorders and Landau-Kleffner Syndrome in the Autistic Population Landau-Kleffner Syndrome from the Center for the Study of Autism Evaluation of Landau-Kleffner Syndrome Autistic Regression in Epilepsy Nonlinguistic auditory stimuli in Landau--Kleffner Syndrome: A case study Landau Kleffner Syndrome - More Information on Speech Therapy Landau-Kleffner Syndrome Autism Society Of America Last updated 03-Jan-1997 by rowley@waisman.wisc.edu.

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June 5, 1997 (15:52) I am the parent of a 6 year old child who up until August of 1996 had expressive speech. My question is how can FFW help a child such as mine who has such limited expressive language? During the beta test of FFW, I understand that out of a test group of 500 kids approximately 4 or 5 of them were children with Landau-Kleffner syndrome. One of the parents of a child who beta tested FFW is part of the LKS Parent Support Group I communicate w/ via e-mail. My questions are: In the beta test group were there any Landau-Kleffner children with a severe form of apraxia such as that of my daughter -- having absolutely no expressive speech? Granted, each child is different and Landau-Kleffner is usually accompanied with a host of neurological and behavioral problems, however, I would be very interested in finding the answers to my questions, as I am considering having my child enrolled in Fast ForWord this summer.

Epilepsy is a chronic disorder of the brain characterized by recurrent seizures, as opposed to seizures occurring in association with high fever, drug effects, chemical imbalance (e.g., low blood sugar). However, they are at higher risk for seizures if they have certain specific neurologic conditions, such as tuberous sclerosis, neurofibromatosis, untreated phenylketonuria. This is a valid concern because seizures can reduce one's awareness of the environment and/or create anxiety and thus enhance autistic behavior and communication problems How can seizures be distinguished from unusual behaviors? Seizures are sudden and without provoking events- If an autistic person's suspected "seizures" are clearly the consequence of anger, frustration, fear, these episodes are probably not seizures. Seizures can also be brought on by prolonged hyperventilation in a person susceptible to seizures. If the autistic person's "seizures" are varied in movements and mannerisms, these events are probably not seizures.

Table 1: Selected causes of epilepsy I - Disorders in which seizures are the only problem: - Febrile convulsions - Benign focal epilepsies of childhood - Childhood absence epilepsy - Juvenile myoclonic epilepsy - Epilepsy with tonic-clonic seizures upon awakening II - Disorders in which patients may have other problems in addition to seizures: - Postraumatic epilepsy - Brain tumors - Meningitis and encephalitis - Tuberous sclerosis - Vascular malformations - Stroke - Brain hemorrhage - Landau-Kleffner syndrome - Lennox-Gastaut syndrome - Progressive myoclonus epilepsies With secondary generalization: onset is in one part of the brain surface, and from here propagates to the rest of it II- Generalized seizures: the whole brain surface is affected during the seizure Generalized tonic-clonic ("grand mal" in the old terminology. I - Originating in the brain: Psychogenic seizures Panic attacks Movement disorders Sleep disturbances Migraines Stroke II- Originating out of the brain: Acute intoxication Syncope Heart diseases Side effects from medication Metabolic derangement A: Standard antiepileptic drugs: Phenytoin (Dilantin) Carbamazepine (Tegretol) Sodium valproate (Depakote) Valproic acid (Depakene) Phenobarbital B: New antiepileptic drugs: Felbamate (Felbatol) Lamotrigine (Lamictal) Gabapentin (Neurontin) II- Second line antiepileptic drugs: Mephenytoin Ethotoin Methylphenobarbital Metharbital Primidone (Mysoline) Ethosuximide (Zarontin) Methsuximide Trimethadione Clonazepam (Klonopin, Rivotril) Diazepam Clonazepam Nitrazepam Clorazepate Clobazam Lorazepam Acetazolamide ACTH III- Antiepileptic drugs in investigational phase in the USA I - First line tests: Antiepileptic drug blood levels Electroencephalogram (EEG) Evoked potentials Computed tomography Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) Neuropsychological tests II - Advanced tests: Video EEG Methohexital suppression test Single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) Positron emission tomography (PET) Magnetic resonance spectroscopy (MRS) Magnetoencephalography (MEG) Electrocorticography Wada test

New diagnosis methods have been able to recognize autism in children as young as 18 months. The number of children affected by autism range form 15 to 60 per 10,000 births. John's Frequently Asked Questions describes autism and some treatment methods and provide a good background description about autism. Luvox has been used mostly with adults who have OCD(Obsessive Compulsive Disorder), but it has been effective on some children with autism who show "stuck" tendencies such as perseverating, difficulties with transitions, obsessive fears, etc. ) Neurontin (no info) For general information about drugs used to treat autism visit: Pediatric Psychopharmacology Autism For general information about specific drugs, visit: Drug Database. Autism Usenet List This is a popular usenet discussion group about autism.

General Hospital The Epilepsy Web Page (1) The Epilepsy Web Page (2) Epilepsy and Brain Mapping Program (Pro Page) Mount Pleasant Epilepsy Links A Paramedic's view of Epilepsy The Ketogenic Diet An Internet Epilepsy support group Landau-Kleffner Syndrome   Wealth Under construction The Epilepsy Surgery Unit at MGH works in close conjunction with the Neuromedical Department's Epilepsy Unit to treat medically refractory seizure disorders in children and adults. Site Copernicus Guide     The British Epilepsy Association, at http://www.epilepsy.org.uk has a great and varied site.   Included in it is a series of documents describing the different types of epilepsy, and what Joe Public should do with one.  So I recommend that all those wanting to tell families, friends, workmates, and so on, look here.   The addie for the types of seizures is http://www.epilepsy.org.uk/info/charttxt.html       To those with the dreaded Epilepsy, or helping those who have it (it is hardly correct to call it "suffering" from it, it is more like a completely new way of life), there is an Internet-based support group which you can join.  One way of joining it is by the following form, which will get emails sent to you every time someone posts one to the list address - so there can be a fair bit of correspondence.   As people age, and as epilepsy, maybe, reduces the brain power available, so our ability to remeber things seems to decrease.  This is an article which does not deny that, but does put it into perspective, especially for those of advancing years (I lost the next two chapters, which probably dealt with more topical matters to the younger.  Sorry!

New diagnosis methods have been able to recognize autism in children as young as 18 months. The number of children affected by autism range form 15 to 60 per 10,000 births. John's Frequently Asked Questions describes autism and some treatment methods and provide a good background description about autism. Luvox has been used mostly with adults who have OCD(Obsessive Compulsive Disorder), but it has been effective on some children with autism who show "stuck" tendencies such as perseverating, difficulties with transitions, obsessive fears, etc. ) Neurontin (no info) For general information about drugs used to treat autism visit: Pediatric Psychopharmacology Autism For general information about specific drugs, visit: Drug Database. Autism Usenet List This is a popular usenet discussion group about autism.

New diagnosis methods have been able to recognize autism in children as young as 18 months. The number of children affected by autism range form 15 to 60 per 10,000 births. John's Frequently Asked Questions describes autism and some treatment methods and provide a good background description about autism. Luvox has been used mostly with adults who have OCD(Obsessive Compulsive Disorder), but it has been effective on some children with autism who show "stuck" tendencies such as perseverating, difficulties with transitions, obsessive fears, etc. ) Neurontin (no info) For general information about drugs used to treat autism visit: Pediatric Psychopharmacology Autism For general information about specific drugs, visit: Drug Database. Autism Usenet List This is a popular usenet discussion group about autism.

Riekie and Jim Armstrong -- E-Mail: rarmstro@Direct.CA We have 3 children, Ashley aged 5, James aged 3 years 7 months, and Mitchell aged 1 year 10 months. Would like to share with parents of children w/hyperlexia interventions--largely nonpharmaceutical and definitely nonelectroshock-that worked for me, and address issues that may arise in the teen and adult years. After finding the AHA website we took Alan to the Center for Speech and Language in Elmhurst, Illinois where his hyperlexia was confirmed. Our son, John (11-11-91), was diagnosed shortly before his 3rd birthday with Developmental Apraxia of Speech, Hyperlexia and Sensory Integration Disorder. Valparaiso, Indiana--We are Ed and Pam Byrne (e-mail: ebyrne@exodus.valpo.edu ), parents of a four-year-old son (born 12-16-91), who has just been diagnosed as hyperlexic by our local school district, where is is now enrolled in a special preschool and is receiving speech therapy. Since Alex is an only child, we are hopeful that the preschool will help improve his social skills as well as his oral language skills.

Landau-Kleffner syndrome (acquired epileptiform aphasia) is a disorder in which young children with previously normal language development undergo a deterioration in language skills in association with epileptiform (seizure-like) abnormalities on EEG. Between 70 - 80% of children with acquired epileptic aphasia have seizures, but these are not mandatory for diagnosis. Some of the children may have associated behavioral abnormalities including hyperactivity, decreased attention, distractibility, temper tantrums, aggressiveness and social withdrawal. The cause of this disorder is not known, but the EEG epileptiform abnormalities may be in part responsible for the dysfunction. A small number of children have been treated with steroids with encouraging improvement in their language. At the AECOM/Montefiore Comprehensive Epilepsy Management Center, we are treating eligible children with language regression, using a multidisciplinary approach.

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Laundau-Kleffner Syndrome Speech Evaluation in Laundau-Kleffner Syndrome Nonverbal Testing in Landau-Kleffner Sydrome Questions & Answers Meet the Director List of Staff and Important Phone Numbers This edition of the Rush Epilepsy Center Newsletter is devoted to Landau-Kleffner Syndro me (LKS). We are featuring this pediatric syndrome because Rush has treated many of the se children and has offered a surgical treatment that, until recently, has not been offe red at other institutions. Those children who have been exposed to sign language in the initial stages of the disease retain the sign language and will rely on this modality to express themselves until the expressive language develops. LKS is an acquired epileptic aphasia that is associated with seizure activity, severe electroencephalogram (EEG) abnormality, and loss of language in children whose development is otherwise normal. While the initial report suggested that most children had spontaneous recovery of speech, more recent clinical studies suggest that many children do not recover speech though their EEG abnormality improves in adolescence. The amount of speech that is lost can vary from child to child, but many children are left with little language ability.

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Landau-Kleffner syndrome (LKS) is a childhood disorder. A major feature of LKS is the gradual or sudden loss of the ability to understand and use spoken language. All children with LKS have abnormal electrical brain waves that can be documented by an electroencephalogram (EEG), a recording of the electric activity of the brain. Approximately 80 percent of the children with LKS have one or more epileptic seizures that usually occur at night. There have been no reports of children who have a family history of LKS. Therefore, LKS is not likely to be an inherited disorder. There have not been many long-term follow-up studies of children with LKS. This lack of evidence, along with the wide range of differences among affected children, makes it impossible to predict the outcome of this disorder.

It is twice as common in males than females. Initially, these individuals have a healthy, problem-free development with normal speech and vocabulary. These individuals first lose their ability to comprehend (i.e., receptive speech) and then their ability to speak (i.e., expressive speech). One common characteristic of Landau-Kleffner Syndrome, which is often diagnosed in conjunction with autism, is the failure to respond to sounds. Autistic characteristics seen in Landau-Kleffner Syndrome individuals include pain insensitivity, aggression, poor eye contact, insistence on sameness, and sleep problems. The prognosis is better when the onset is after age 6 and when speech therapy is started early.

We are the UK support group and national charity for children with Landau-Kleffner Syndrome, their families and interested professionals. Over the last year it has become clear that the number of families of children with LKS or related conditions in the UK has risen to mean that a national group centred around these children's needs is now possible. Janet Lees: is a speech and language therapist who does clinical and research work with children with LKS and is available for speech therapist advise, and information 'on-line' via the LKS web site. Most parents in UK probably do not have on-line facilities, and we are surprised by the number of US enquiries - we're just sifting through some of what we've been told about what's available in the U.S.. Whilst we will try to answer non-UK enquiries to the best of our ability, we exist as a UK support group, considering ourselves best able to operate in our own context (UK NHS and Educational Provision, etc. Go to basic information for Landau-Kleffner Syndrome Go to further information for Landau Kleffner Syndrome Go to personal home page of Janet Lees, Speech and Language Therapist Go to overall index for these pages Go to abstracts of LKS work in France (Word 6) Go to abstracts of LKS work in France (html) Go to FOLKS newsletter No. 4 Go to a poem written about a son with LKS Go to Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists email Janet@bobjanet.demon.co.uk Janet Lees about LKS or about these pages email folks@bobjanet.demon.co.uk others on the LKS support mailing list

These individuals are often referred to as having 'regressive' autism. Since there are no physiological tests at this time to determine whether a person has autism, the diagnosis of autism is given when an individual displays a number of characteristic behaviors. These individuals are often thought of as having 'regressive' autism because they appear to be normal until sometime between ages 3 and 7. Although there is no known unique cause of autism, there is growing evidence that autism can be caused by a variety of problems. As a result, it may be difficult for individuals with autism to process incoming sensory information properly. Although some individuals are given medications to improve general well-being, there is no primary drug which has been shown to be consistently effective in treating symptoms of autism.

A child with CDD is often indistinguishable from a child with autism. Although some children show autistic patterns of social interaction almost from birth, it is difficult to give a definitive diagnosis of autism before age three. There is no medication that can cure autism, and no one medication that is recommended for individuals with autism. If I have one child with autism, what are my chances of having another child with autism? Current data suggest that the likelihood of having a child with autism if the biological parents already have one child with autism is at least 1/20. This rate may be an underestimate, given that many families with one autistic child will stop having children due to stress or the fear of having another child with the disorder.

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