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Why epilepsy is more frequent on people with an autism spectrum disorder?
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AUTISM: Perhaps because it is a neurodevelopmental disorder.
Answered 10/3/2016
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Autismspeaks.org: There is increased risk of seizures with any brain pathology, be it cerebral palsy, intellectual disability or autism. The more severe the pathology, the higher the risk. Children with autistic spectrum disorders have a 2% risk of clinical epilepsy by age 5 & an 8% risk by age 10.If the child with autism also has intellectual disability, the risk is 35% at age 5 and 67% by age 10.
Answered 12/9/2013
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