Isolated Epileptiform EEG Discharges and Autism

J Gordon Millichap

doi:10.15844/pedneurbriefs-23-11-8

Isolated Epileptiform EEG Discharges and Autism

Pediatric Neurology Briefs

Volume 23 (2009): Issue 11

By: J Gordon Millichap

Open Access

|Nov 2009

Abstract

The relationship between EEG abnormalities and neuropsychiatric disorders, and their possible clinical significance are reviewed by an investigator at Wayne State University, Detroit, MI, with special attention to the EEG and autism.

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.15844/pedneurbriefs-23-11-8 | Journal eISSN: 2166-6482

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Language: English

Page range: 87 - 88

Published on: Nov 1, 2009

Published by: Pediatric Neurology Briefs Publishers

In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services

Keywords:

Isolated Epileptiform Discharge,

Anticonvulsant Drugs,

Especially Valproate

© 2009 J Gordon Millichap, published by Pediatric Neurology Briefs Publishers
This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License.

Volume 23 (2009): Issue 11