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Patterns of memory performance in children with controlled epilepsy on the CVLT-C. Child Neuropsychol 2001 Mar;7(1):15-20

Date

01/30/2002

Pubmed ID

11815877

DOI

10.1076/chin.7.1.15.3148

Scopus ID

2-s2.0-0035707350 (requires institutional sign-in at Scopus site)   28 Citations

Abstract

Decreased memory skills have been reported in children with epilepsy. However, standardized instruments to evaluate learning and memory in children have been unavailable until recently. The present study was designed to assess memory patterns in children with epilepsy based on the California Verbal Learning Test-Children's Version (CVLT-C). The test was administered to 44 children with complex partial seizures and 21 children with generalized seizures between 8 and 13 years of age. Children in the study had been treated for epilepsy for at least 6 months, had well-controlled seizures on monotherapy, and had no evidence of anticonvulsant toxicity. Children with head injuries, learning disabilities, or hyperactivity were excluded. Test results did not reflect differences in memory performance based on seizure type. Scores for the entire sample indicated intact new learning, decreased intrusions and perseverative responses, and better short-term than long-term delayed recall. Recognition skills were stronger than long-term delayed recall skills and suggested that memory performance may be improved for these children when a multiple-choice format is available in academic settings.

Author List

Williams J, Phillips T, Griebel ML, Sharp GB, Lange B, Edgar T, Simpson P

Author

Pippa M. Simpson PhD Adjunct Professor in the Pediatrics department at Medical College of Wisconsin

MESH terms used to index this publication - Major topics in bold

Child
Cues
Epilepsy, Complex Partial
Epilepsy, Generalized
Female
Humans
Male
Memory
Memory, Short-Term
Mental Recall
Models, Educational
Neuropsychological Tests
Verbal Learning