Autism, Electrical Status Epilepticus in Sleep, and a Likely Pathogenic SEMA6B Variant.

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This case report describes a boy aged 8 years with autism spectrum disorder who was diagnosed with electrical status epilepticus in sleep (ESES) and found to have a likely pathogenic variant in the SEMA6B gene. The patient presented with developmental regression and cognitive decline. An electroencephalogram demonstrated continuous spike-and-wave discharges during sleep, a hallmark of ESES. Genetic testing...

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