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  • Pediatric Neurology
  • Neuropsychology
  • Childhood Autoimmune Diseases

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  • Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a chronic autoimmune disease affecting the central nervous system.
  • Cognitive impairments are recognized in adult MS but are less understood in pediatric populations.
  • Understanding cognitive functioning in children with MS is crucial for early intervention and support.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the cognitive functioning profiles of children diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS).
  • To identify specific cognitive domains affected by MS in pediatric patients.
  • To explore potential correlations between disease onset age and cognitive performance in children with MS.

Main Methods:

  • A cohort of six children with clinically definite multiple sclerosis (MS) underwent comprehensive neuropsychological testing.
  • A standardized battery of tests was administered to assess various cognitive functions.
  • Intellectual Quotient (IQ) scores were evaluated as part of the cognitive assessment.

Main Results:

  • The majority of pediatric MS patients exhibited cognitive deficits in at least two tested subtests.
  • Intellectual Quotient (IQ) scores for most participants fell within the deficient classification range.
  • Both verbal and non-verbal cognitive skills demonstrated comparable levels of impairment.

Conclusions:

  • Cognitive deficits are a common manifestation in the course of pediatric multiple sclerosis (MS).
  • Older age at disease onset was associated with better cognitive performance in affected children.
  • These findings highlight the need for routine cognitive screening in children diagnosed with MS.