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Title
Landau-Kleffner Syndrome
Author
Stephen M. Edelson
Summary
This online article provides a description of Landau-Kleffner Syndrome, which is manifested as a form of aphasia (loss of language). It develops between the ages of 3 and 7. It is often diagnosed with autism and a common characteristic of this syndrome is failure to respond to sounds. Other characteristics similar to autism include: poor eye contact and insistence on sameness.
Language
English
Subjects
Co-Occurring Conditions
Publisher
Autism Research Institute
DateModified
12/30/2022 7:37 PM EST