Epilepsy in Autism: A Review

Document Type : Review Articles

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Research on Children with Special Needs Department, Medical Research and Clinical Studies Institute, National Research Centre, Cairo, Egypt

Abstract

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and epilepsy are two prevalent neurological disorders that commonly coexist. ASD and epilepsy have a complicated and overlapping association that involves common developmental, neurological, and genetic mechanisms. The frequency, possible causes, clinical ramifications, and treatment approaches for seizures in people with autism are reviewed in this article. Effective diagnosis, treatment, prognosis, and support for patients and their families depend on an understanding of this interaction.

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Volume 67, Issue 13 - Serial Number 13
In Loving Memory of Late Professor Doctor ””Mohamed Refaat Hussein Mahran””
December 2024
Pages 2259-2267
  • Receive Date: 18 November 2024
  • Revise Date: 29 January 2025
  • Accept Date: 10 February 2025