2022, Vol. 3, Issue 1, Part A
Speech language and oro-motor exiguity in multifocal frontoparietal epilepsy of juvenescence: A case study
Author(s): Garima Dixit, Priyanka Dubey, Priyadarshani Chhokar and Nidhi Susan Thomas
Abstract: The brain encompasses millions of nerve cells that use electrical signals to steer body’s functions, senses and thoughts. If signals are defaced, the individual experiences atypical brain activity. This abnormal brain activity is referred as epilepsy. More than one-half of children with epilepsy have interrelated language, learning, and behavior complications. Objective: The study aimed to assess the effects of multifocal frontoparietal epilepsy on speech and language of a child and to lay out rehabilitative insights.Methodology: A 12yr old male with epileptic history was selected as the subject. He had history of epilepsy after 3 days post-partum. An assessment was done by neuro pediatrician, psychologist & Speech language pathologist & provided the target therapy plan.Results and Discussion: Epilepsy imparts significant morbidity through its effects on cognition, speech and language skills. Speech therapy showed drastic improvement in speech language and cognitive skills of the child.Conclusion: Clinicians encounter a multitude of challenges in treating a tangled disorder of speech. However, well-planned speech & language strategies for motivating the children and parents are needed for better outcomes.
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Garima Dixit, Priyanka Dubey, Priyadarshani Chhokar and Nidhi Susan Thomas. Speech language and oro-motor exiguity in multifocal frontoparietal epilepsy of juvenescence: A case study. International Journal of Childhood and Development Disorders. 2022; 3(1): 12-14.
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