child with landau kleffner syndrome misdiagnosed as autism: a case report

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mohsen jekan afarinesh rehabilitation center , no 40, 2nd boostan ave. , pasdaran ave., tehran, iran.

seyed ali hosseini university of social welfare & rehabilitation sciences, koodakyar st, evin, tehran, iran.

چکیده

objectives:the aim of this single case study is to describe a child with landau kleffner syndrome who misdiagnosed as a child with autism spectrum disorder. we also explore occupational therapy`s role in correct process for diagnosis and treatment. methods:three times measurement with autism treatment evaluation checklist was performed to measure severity of symptoms and compare treatment outcomes. results: the outcome showed great improvements after pharmacotherapy. discussion: results of this study indicated that correct diagnosis, early detection and early intervention in this disorder are essential to reach a proper treatment. of course, therapeutic team work is crucial as well. occupational and speech therapy interventions can also been recommended as a helpful treatment to improve social and sensory-motor and communicative skills. parent`s consultation should not be ignored to decrease parental stress.

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