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Landau-Kleffner Syndrome

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Landau Kleffner, Landau-Kleffner Syndrome

Landau-Kleffner Syndrome
Landau-Kleffner syndrome closely resembles the CSWS syndrome, with epileptic activity in the brain during deep sleep. The epilepsy is primarily located in the brain’s language areas. In children with this epilepsy syndrome, it is sometimes initially suspected that they are deaf, as they no longer understand what is being said to them.

Sometimes, children with Landau-Kleffner syndrome experience seizures during the day that are barely noticeable. They may stare blankly and not respond, or there may be brief muscle jerks. Symptoms typically occur when children are between the ages of 3 and 8. If left untreated, children with this syndrome develop language problems. Some children stop speaking entirely and seem unable to understand anything.

At a specialized epilepsy center like Kempenhaeghe, there is unique expertise and experience in helping children with (suspected) Landau-Kleffner syndrome.

For more information, visit www.epilepsievereniging.nl, www.epilepsie.nl, and www.kinderneurologie.eu.

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