Epilepsy and EEG Abnormalities in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders.

Vinod SharmaArushi Gahlot SainiPrahbhjot MalhiPratibha Singhi

Published in: Indian journal of pediatrics (2021)

Epilepsy is seen in up to one-fourth children with ASD. Female gender and adverse perinatal events are independent risk factors for epilepsy. Subclinical or isolated EEG abnormalities are associated with abnormal neurological examination.

Keyphrases

autism spectrum disorder
young adults
functional connectivity
working memory
resting state
attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
mental health
intellectual disability
emergency department
temporal lobe epilepsy
high density
blood brain barrier
drug induced