Frequency of EEG abnormalities in age-matched siblings of autistic children with abnormal sleep EEG patterns.

doi:10.1016/j.yebeh.2003.11.019

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Frequency of EEG abnormalities in age-matched siblings of autistic children with abnormal sleep EEG patterns.

Epilepsy & behavior : E&B - 1 Apr 2004

Chez Michael G, Buchanan Thomas, Aimonovitch Mary, Mrazek Susan, Krasne Valerie, Langburt Wayne, Memon Shoaib

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Epileptiform activity in sleep has been described even in the absence of clinical seizures in 43-68% of patients with autistic spectrum disorders (ASDs). Genetic factors may play a significant role in the frequency of epilepsy, yet the frequency in normal age-matched controls is unknown. We studied overnight ambulatory electroencephalograms (EEGs) in 12 nonepileptic, nonautistic children with a sibling with both...

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