Pediatric Seizures and Epilepsy in Speech-Language Pathology
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What is the primary consequence of abnormal electrical activity during childhood?

  • Typical development of language skills
  • Improved memory function
  • Significant intellectual disability (correct)
  • Enhanced problem-solving abilities
  • What is a characteristic of Landau-Kleffner syndrome?

  • Significant problems with lexical and syntactical skills
  • Impaired phonologic decoding (correct)
  • Deficits in visual spatial skills
  • Impaired comprehension skills
  • What is a common outcome for children with underlying structural or metabolic causes of epilepsy that persists longer than 18 months?

  • Enhanced cognitive abilities
  • No permanent cognitive damage
  • Temporary cognitive problems
  • Permanent cognitive problems (correct)
  • What is a characteristic of Simple Focal Seizures?

    <p>Muscles are affected but are limited to an isolated muscle group</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of seizure occurs in both sides of the brain?

    <p>Generalized Seizure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an aura a sign of?

    <p>A seizure is about to occur</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of the pediatric population is affected by pediatric seizures and epilepsy?

    <p>0.9-2%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are interictal epileptiform discharges (IEDs) characterized by?

    <p>Spike waves that occur outside of seizures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is defined by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) as recurrent unprovoked seizures?

    <p>Pediatric seizures and epilepsy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the two main factors that affect quality of life in pediatric seizures and epilepsy?

    <p>Cognitive comorbidities and seizure control</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for seizures that occur in response to a fever?

    <p>Febrile seizures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the two underlying pathophysiologies mentioned in the context of childhood epilepsy?

    <p>Genetic mutations and structural lesions</p> Signup and view all the answers

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