SPEECH AND LANGUAGE DYSFUNCTION IN CHILDREN WITH EPILEPSY
Journal Title: Acta Neuropsychologica - Year 2015, Vol 13, Issue 1
Abstract
Speech and language dysfunction are a common developmental problem observed in children with epilepsy. These patients need a complex assessment and chronic therapy, conducted by neurologists, psychologists and speech therapists as well as other specialists. Abnormal cerebral activity in epilepsy and its treatment results in disturbances in a variety of cognitive functions and may also affect the development of a child. However, it is still not known how epileptiform discharges influence the speech and language skills. Published studies concentrate mainly on a characteristics of speech and language disorders, its potential underlying nature or additional disabilities. In recent studies, performed through the application of new techniques, researchers have attempted to find genetic and neuromolecular explanations for the origin of childhood speech and language disorders. Nevertheless, research, concerning the area of speech and language dysfunctions in children with epilepsy, is rare and still requires detailed attention.This is a review of the literature available on speech and language disorders often observed in children suffering from epilepsy.
Authors and Affiliations
Maria Mazurkiewicz-Bełdzińska, Marta Szmuda, Ewa Pilarska, Agnieszka Matheisel
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