Tag: neurological impairments

  • LGS

    LGS Definition and Description of LGS Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome (LGS) is a severe form of epilepsy that typically emerges in childhood, characterized by multiple seizure types, including tonic seizures, atonic seizures, and atypical absence seizures. This condition presents challenges both in terms of seizure control and cognitive functioning. Diagnosis often occurs between the ages of two…

  • Dysmyelogenic Leukodystrophy

    Dysmyelogenic Leukodystrophy Definition and Description of Dysmyelogenic Leukodystrophy Dysmyelogenic Leukodystrophy is a rare neurodegenerative disorder characterized by abnormal development or maintenance of myelin, the protective sheath surrounding nerve fibers in the central nervous system. This dysfunction affects the brain’s ability to transmit signals efficiently, leading to a range of neurological impairments. The condition is typically…