Basic Summary for Landau-Kleffner Syndrome
Main name of condition: Landau-Kleffner Syndrome
Other names or spellings: Acquired Epileptiform Aphasia, LKS
What is Landau-Kleffner Syndrome?
Brief description of Landau-Kleffner Syndrome: Brain disorder causing loss of language skills.
Parent types of Landau-Kleffner Syndrome: Brain conditions
Organs Affected by Landau-Kleffner Syndrome: brain
How many people get Landau-Kleffner Syndrome?
Prevalance of Landau-Kleffner Syndrome: rare
Who gets Landau-Kleffner Syndrome?
Patient Profile for Landau-Kleffner Syndrome: Typically children age 3-7.
Profile for Landau-Kleffner Syndrome: The disorder usually occurs in children between the ages of 3 and 7. 1
How serious is Landau-Kleffner Syndrome?
Prognosis of Landau-Kleffner Syndrome: The prognosis for children with LKS varies. Some affected children may have a permanent severe language disorder, while others may regain much of their language abilities (although it may take months or years). In some cases, remissions and relapse may occur. The prognosis is improved when the onset of the disorder is after age 6 and when speech therapy is started early. Seizures generally disappear by adulthood. 1
What are the symptoms of Landau-Kleffner Syndrome?
Symptoms of Landau-Kleffner Syndrome: see symptoms of Landau-Kleffner Syndrome
How is it treated?
Treatments for Landau-Kleffner Syndrome: see treatments for Landau-Kleffner Syndrome
Footnotes:
1. excerpt from NINDS Landau-Kleffner Syndrome Information Page: NINDS
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