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Academic Underachievement in Children with Epilepsy

Wendy G. Mitchell, MD

Department of Pediatrics, Childrens Hospital of Los Angeles, Department of Neurology, University of Southern California School of Medicine, Los Angeles, CA

John M. Chavez, PhD

Department of Pediatrics, Childrens Hospital of Los Angeles

Hang Lee, MS

Division of Biometry, University of Southern California School of Medicine, Los Angeles, CA

Bianca L. Guzman

Division of Biometry, University of Southern California School of Medicine, Los Angeles, CA

Academic achievement was studied in 78 children with epilepsy, ages 5 to 13 years, to determine how seizures, treatment of seizures, and sociocultural factors influence academic achievement. Cognitive abilities were assessed with either the McCarthy Scales of Children's Abilities or the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children-Revised. Achievement was measured with the Peabody Individual Achievement Tests. Achievement scores were corrected for cognitive ability (IQ), and underachievement was defined as achievement score 1/2 standard deviation or more below IQ. Information regarding seizure history (severity, duration) and treatment with anticonvulsant drugs was obtained. In addition, the family was extensively interviewed regarding the child's environment, behavior, and demographic background. The Home Observation for Measurement of the Environment (HOME) scale was completed on a home visit.

Underachievement was frequent, ranging from 16% (Reading Recognition) to 50% (General Knowledge), but there was no relationship between severity or duration of seizure disorder or total exposure to anticonvulsant medications and achievement. Major determinants of achievement included subscales of the HOME scale, age (older children more likely to be underachieving), and parental education. An equal proportion of newly diagnosed and/or untreated subjects were underachieving compared to those with longstanding epilepsy and anticonvulsant drug treatment. (J Child Neurol 1991;6:65-72).

Journal of Child Neurology, Vol. 6, No. 1, 65-72 (1991)
DOI: 10.1177/088307389100600114
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