Cognitive Assessments for Children with Cerebral Palsy Explained
This study looked at how cognitive abilities are assessed in children with cerebral palsy (CP).
Pediatrics
This hub covers pediatric epilepsy in infants, kids, and teens, including diagnosis, syndromes, development, school plans, and safety. New studies translated into clear takeaways for parents.
What you’ll find in this topic:
- Plain-language summaries of new epilepsy studies
- What the research means for real life
- Practical questions to ask your neurologist
- Related topics you can explore next
Pediatrics: What Families Usually Want to Know
- What’s different about epilepsy in infants, kids, and teens
- Common causes, including genetic syndromes and brain development issues
- When to push for a specialty epilepsy center
- School plans, sports, and day-to-day safety
Common Pediatric Epilepsy Terms in Plain English
- Syndrome: A recognizable pattern of seizures + EEG + symptoms
- Developmental delay: Slower skill development (can have many causes)
- Regression: Losing previously gained skills (flag for urgent evaluation)
- Febrile seizure: Seizure with fever (often benign, sometimes relevant)
- Epileptic encephalopathy: Seizures/EEG patterns that can affect development
Related Topics
Pediatric Epilepsy FAQ
When is epilepsy “drug-resistant?”
Usually when two appropriate medications haven’t controlled seizures.
Should we get a 504 plan or an IEP?
Many families benefit and it depends on seizure frequency, medications, and learning needs.
Can kids with epilepsy play sports?
Often yes, with smart precautions. Ask your neurologist or epileptologist about your child’s specific risks.
What symptoms mean “call now?”
Clusters, prolonged seizures, breathing trouble, new weakness, or major regression.
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Automated Algorithms Improve Detection of Epilepsy in Children
This study focused on finding better ways to detect focal cortical dysplasia type II (FCD type II) in children, a condition that can cause severe epilepsy that doesn’t respond to medication.
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New Genetic Link Found for Axonal Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease
This study looked at a specific gene called DARS2 and its connection to a type of genetic nerve disease known as Charcot-Marie-Tooth (CMT) disease.
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New Model Improves Epilepsy Diagnosis with Automated Detection
This study focused on developing and testing a new automated model called vEpiNetV2, designed to detect interictal epileptiform discharges (IEDs) in patients with epilepsy.
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Positive Spike Waves Linked to Seizures and Developmental Delays
This study looked at the significance of positive spike wave (PSW) discharges in the brains of children aged 1 month to 19 years.
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Comorbidities | Devices & Neuromodulation | Epilepsy Research Summaries | Genetics | New Studies | Pediatrics
Understanding Epilepsy-Dyskinesia Syndromes in Children
This study looked at epilepsy-dyskinesia syndromes (EDS), which are conditions where people experience both epilepsy and movement disorders.
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Improving Transition to Adult Epilepsy Care for Young Patients
This study looked at how young people with epilepsy move from pediatric to adult care at a single medical center.
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Genetic Risk Linked to Brain Changes in Children with Epilepsy
Researchers studied the relationship between genetic risk factors for a type of epilepsy called temporal lobe epilepsy with hippocampal sclerosis (TLE-HS) and brain structure in healthy children.
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Managing First Seizures in Pediatric Emergency Care
Researchers conducted a study to understand how children with neurological symptoms, particularly seizures, are treated in pediatric emergency departments at a hospital in France.
