Infantile Spasms
- Introduction
- What is an infantile spasm and what causes it?
- What are the symptoms of infantile spasms?
- How are they diagnosed?
- What is the prognosis?
- What is the risk for other family members or future babies?
- What treatments/therapies/medications are recommended or available?
- Is it safer to use vigabatrin or steroids?
Introduction
What is an infantile spasm and what causes it?
What are the symptoms of infantile spasms?
How are they diagnosed?
What is the prognosis?
What is the risk for other family members or future babies?
What treatments/therapies/medications are recommended or available?
Is it safer to use vigabatrin or steroids?
Resources
Information & Support
For Parents and Patients
Support
Epilepsy Foundation
A national organization that provides information about epilepsy; programs to improve epilepsy treatment; materials to assist
in helping people with epilepsy find jobs; activities in schools to educate the public; activities to educate policymakers;
funds for research; and news about conferences and other items of interest.
Epilepsy Association of Utah
For individuals with epilepsy, families, and friends, this site offers newsletters, events, links, local and youth support
groups, activities for kids, first aid for seizures, and more.
General
Infantile Spasms (NINDS)
Information from the National Institute of Neurological Disease and Stroke including diagnosis, treatment, and clinical trials
in progress.
Infantile Spasms (Epilepsy.com)
Several frequently asked questions and answers about infantile spasms.
Patient Education
Infantile Spasms (American Academy of Neurology) ( 355 KB)
Infantile Spasms (Epilepsy Foundation)
Parent focused information on infantile spasms.
Infantile Spasms Information (NINDS)
Let's Talk About Infantile Spasms (Primary Children's Medical Center) ( 27 KB)
Services in Nevada
Early Intervention for Children with Disabilities/Delays
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Occupational Therapy, Pediatric
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Pediatric Immunology/Rheumatology
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Speech - Language Pathologists
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