The boundaries between autistic regression and Landau-Kleffner Syndrome are sometimes difficult to establish. Only a fraction of cases of autistic regression have brain electrical abnormalities. The long term outcome of children with Landau-Kleffner syndrome varies a great deal. Some children recover spontaneously, while others will improve slowly over a long period of time. Some have lifelong and severe language problems.
Treatment involves special education and speech and language therapy as well as medicine.
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