Landau-Kleffner Syndrome

This syndrome was first recognized in 1957 and is also sometimes known as Epileptic Aphasia. This condition effects children between the ages of three through seven. This children usually show no signs of having developmental or language difficulties. When this syndrome occurs there is a sudden loss of language (aphasia), comprehension and a diminished capacity to express themselves verbally. Thier seizures are usually quite obvious. A sleep deprived EEG will show abnormalities. Children with this syndrome are not autistic, although thier inability to express themselves causes frustration and anger, which may cause them to appear so. This condition will normally clear up with the use of anticonvulsant medication and sometimes resolves it's self.The cause for this is still unknown. There are several forms of treatment available. These include speech therapy, anticonvulsant medication, neurosurgery and corticosteroid treatment.

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