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Language regression in childhood.

S Shinnar1, I Rapin, S Arnold

  • 1Department of Neurology, the Comprehensive Epilepsy Management Center at Montifiore Medical Center, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY 10467, USA.

Pediatric Neurology
|April 13, 2001
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Language regression in children, often linked to autism, impacts cognition and behavior. Early identification and intervention are crucial for improving long-term outcomes in affected children.

Area of Science:

  • Neurodevelopmental disorders
  • Pediatric neurology
  • Developmental psychology

Background:

  • Language regression is a significant concern in child development, observed in conditions like autistic regression and Landau-Kleffner Syndrome.
  • Understanding the characteristics and associations of language regression is vital for timely diagnosis and intervention.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To prospectively identify and characterize children experiencing language regression.
  • To investigate the clinical features, associated conditions, and outcomes of language regression in a pediatric cohort.

Main Methods:

  • Prospective identification of 177 children with language regression across four major medical centers.
  • Recording of clinical characteristics, age at regression, time to referral, co-occurring conditions (autism, seizures), and electroencephalogram (EEG) findings.

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  • Assessment of language function and overall cognitive/behavioral status at follow-up.

    • Main Results:

    • The mean age of language regression was 22.8 months, with a mean referral time of 38 months.
    • 88% of children met criteria for autism or showed autistic features; males and younger children (<3 years) were more likely to develop autistic behaviors.
    • Seizures were more common in children regressing after 3 years and less likely to be associated with autistic regression; EEG abnormalities were present in 37%.

    Conclusions:

    • Language loss, even if mild, often indicates broader cognitive and behavioral regression with serious implications for future function.
    • Early identification and specialist referral are essential for diagnosis and intervention in children with language regression.
    • The study highlights the complex interplay between language regression, autism, and epilepsy in children.