Seizures and Epilepsy and Their Relationship to Autism Spectrum Disorders

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  • Author(s): Matson, Johnny L.; Neal, Daniene
  • Language:
    English
  • Source:
    Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders. Oct-Dec 2009 3(4):999-1005.
  • Physical Description:
    PDF
  • Publication Date:
    2009
  • Document Type:
    Journal Articles
    Reports - Evaluative
  • Additional Information
    • Availability:
      Elsevier. 6277 Sea Harbor Drive, Orlando, FL 32887-4800. Tel: 877-839-7126; Tel: 407-345-4020; Fax: 407-363-1354; e-mail: [email protected]; Web site: http://www.elsevier.com
    • Peer Reviewed:
      Y
    • Source:
      7
    • Subject Terms:
      Epilepsy; Mental Retardation; Autism; Seizures; Etiology; Correlation; Pervasive Developmental Disorders; Neurological Impairments; Incidence; Classification
    • Accession Number:
      10.1016/j.rasd.2009.06.003
    • ISSN:
      1750-9467
    • Abstract:
      Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) are serious neurodevelopmental disorders which often co-occur with intellectual disabilities. A disorder which is strongly correlated with both of these disabilities are seizures and epilepsy. The purpose of this review was to provide an overview of available research on seizures and epilepsy in the ASD population and to provide a status report on recent trends in research. Among these topics are prevalence, nosology, etiology, and autistic regression. Strengths and weaknesses of the current, available literature are discussed.
    • Abstract:
      As Provided
    • Publication Date:
      2009
    • Accession Number:
      EJ852812