Luke: Landau Kleffner Syndrome

1
Luke Landau Kleffner Syndrome

• Early development normal
• Severe language regression at 7yrs
• Explosive behaviour
• Steroid responsive

2
Luke

• Follow up at 10 yrs
• Poor academic progress
• Outburst of disruptive behaviour
• Excluded from school
• No behavioural support
• No formal assessment of cognitive or language
  skills done locally
• Mother anxious, not coping

3
Luke

• Assessment
• Average verbal and non-verbal IQ
• Specific spelling and reading difficulties
• Problems with memory and concentration
• Low self esteem
• Recurrent breakdown of shared care

4
Luke 10 yrs LKS

• New school
• Supportive
• Good understanding (assessment)
• Specific strategies (repetition etc)
• Integrated therapy
• Behavioural programme (incl playgd)
• Improved self esteem
• Effective shared care