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Specific learning disorder in the primary epilepsies of childhood

Minerva Pediatrica, ISSN: 0026-4946, Vol: 62, Issue: 6, Page: 559-563
2010
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Aim. The aim of this study was to investigate the presence of learning disorders in children with idiopathic epilepsy. Methods. The study enrolled 16 children with idiopathic epilepsy, 8 with absence and 8 with rolandic epilepsy. This was a standardized neuropsychological assessment with particular attention to learning performance (reading and writing skills/number processing). Results. Fourteen out of 16 subjects resulted with a specific learning disability, although specific patterns have not been identified. Conclusions. The study confirms the higher incidence of learning disorder in children with epilepsy (in front of normal prevalence, 2-10%). The importance of complete neuropsychological evaluation in children 'with focal or generalized epilepsy was highlighted.

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M. C. Battistini; F. La Briola; S. Menini; M. Savini; C. Lenti

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