Related Experiment Video

Updated: Jul 14, 2026

Event Related Potentials (ERPs) and other EEG Based Methods for Extracting Biomarkers of Brain Dysfunction: Examples from Pediatric Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
10:02

Event Related Potentials (ERPs) and other EEG Based Methods for Extracting Biomarkers of Brain Dysfunction: Examples from Pediatric Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Published on: March 12, 2020

[Comorbidity in children with epilepsy. I: Behaviour problems, ADHD and intelligence]

Niels Henrik Rasmussen1, Lars Kjaersgård Hansen, Lene Sahlholdt

  • 1Gentofte Hospital, Børneafdeling L, Hellerup. niras@gentoftehosp.kbhamt.dk

Ugeskrift for Laeger
|June 1, 2007
PubMed

Insights

Children with epilepsy show higher comorbidity rates than healthy peers. More research is needed to understand behavioral issues and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in pediatric epilepsy.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Neurology
  • Child Psychiatry
  • Epilepsy Research

Context:

  • Idiopathic and cryptogenic epilepsy in children.
  • Limited prospective longitudinal studies on comorbidity in pediatric epilepsy.
  • Existing literature suggests higher comorbidity in children with epilepsy compared to healthy controls.

Purpose:

  • To review the existing literature on comorbidities in children with idiopathic and cryptogenic epilepsy.
  • To identify gaps in research, particularly the need for prospective longitudinal studies.
  • To explore the relationship between epilepsy onset and behavioral problems, and the prevalence of ADHD.

Summary:

  • Literature review indicates a scarcity of prospective longitudinal studies on comorbidity in pediatric epilepsy.
  • Children with epilepsy tend to have a higher prevalence of comorbidity than healthy children.
  • Behavioral problems may precede epileptic seizures; evidence for ADHD comorbidity is inconclusive. IQ appears normal.

Impact:

  • Highlights the need for robust prospective longitudinal research to accurately determine the prevalence and nature of comorbidities in pediatric epilepsy.
  • Suggests that behavioral issues might be a precursor to seizures, influencing early intervention strategies.
  • Informs clinical practice and future research directions regarding the comprehensive assessment and management of children with epilepsy.

More Related Videos

Comparing Eye-tracking Data of Children with High-functioning ASD, Comorbid ADHD, and of a Control Watching Social Videos05:32

Comparing Eye-tracking Data of Children with High-functioning ASD, Comorbid ADHD, and of a Control Watching Social Videos

Published on: December 7, 2018

Using Brain Activation (nir-HEG/Q-EEG) and Execution Measures (CPTs) in a ADHD Assessment Protocol13:09

Using Brain Activation (nir-HEG/Q-EEG) and Execution Measures (CPTs) in a ADHD Assessment Protocol

Published on: April 1, 2018

Related Concept Videos

Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder01:30

Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by persistent inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. It affects approximately 5-8% of children globally, with around 60-70% of cases persisting into adulthood. ADHD has significant implications for educational attainment, social interactions, and occupational success.
Diagnostic Criteria and Symptoms
To diagnose ADHD, symptoms must manifest before age 12 and be evident across multiple settings.
Epilepsy ll: Types01:22

Epilepsy ll: Types

Recurrent seizures, stemming from abnormal electrical activity in the brain, are the defining characteristic of epilepsy, a chronic neurological condition. Because seizure features vary greatly, epilepsy is classified using two systems: by seizure type and by epilepsy syndromes. These classifications enable clinicians to describe seizure patterns and select suitable treatment strategies.I. Classification by Seizure Type1. Focal EpilepsyFocal epilepsy begins in one hemisphere of the brain.
Epilepsy and Seizures: Overview01:24

Epilepsy and Seizures: Overview

Epilepsy is a chronic neurological disease marked by recurrent, unpredictable seizures. These seizures are caused by abnormal electrical discharges in the brain, leading to behavior, sensation, or consciousness alterations. They can also cause transient impairment of awareness, interfering with daily activities.
Various factors can trigger epilepsy, including genetic factors, brain damage, metabolic causes, and unknown etiology. Diagnosis of epilepsy involves electroencephalography (EEG), which...
Conduct Disorder01:28

Conduct Disorder

Conduct disorder is a complex mental health diagnosis characterized by a repetitive and persistent pattern of behavior that violates societal norms, the rights of others, or age-appropriate rules. The diagnostic criteria for conduct disorder require the presence of at least three problematic behaviors within the past 12 months, with at least one occurring in the past six months. These behaviors are grouped into four categories: aggression toward people and animals; destruction of property;...
Biological Influences on Intelligence01:30

Biological Influences on Intelligence

Intelligence is often thought to be linked to brain size, but the relationship is more complex than that. While brain size does correlate modestly with some abilities, like verbal skills, the connection is weaker for others, such as spatial reasoning. Other factors, like brain structure, also play crucial roles. For instance, despite Einstein's smaller-than-average brain, his parietal cortex, which is involved in spatial reasoning, was 15% wider, suggesting that neural density might matter more...
Environmental Influences on Intelligence01:29

Environmental Influences on Intelligence

Despite the strong genetic influence on traits like intelligence, environmental factors significantly shape outcomes. For example, while over 90% of height variation is due to genetic differences, environmental factors such as nutrition also have a notable impact. Similarly, for intelligence, changes in a child's surroundings can significantly alter their IQ. Research shows that enriched environments boost children's academic success and help them develop key cognitive skills. Children from...