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Battistini, M. C., La Briola, F., Menini, S., & Lenti, C. (2010). Specific learning disorder in the primary epilepsies of childhood. Minerva pediatrica, 62(6), 559-63.
Battistini, M C, et al. "Specific learning disorder in the primary epilepsies of childhood." Minerva pediatrica vol. 62,6 (2010): 559-63.
Battistini MC, La Briola F, Menini S, Lenti C. Specific learning disorder in the primary epilepsies of childhood. Minerva Pediatr. 2010 Dec;62(6):559-63. PMID: 21042268.
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Minerva Pediatr. 2010 Dec;62(6):559-63.

Specific learning disorder in the primary epilepsies of childhood.

Minerva pediatrica

M C Battistini, F La Briola, S Menini, C Lenti

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  1. Unit of Child Neuropsychiatry, San Paolo Hospital, University of Milan, Milan, Italy. [email protected]

PMID: 21042268

Abstract

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.

CONCLUSION: 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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