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Bilateral Gray Matter Heterotopia, Behavioural Issues. What Does It Sound Like?
I have a first grade student that has bilateral gray matter heterotopia. This is the first time I have ever heard of this and I'm wondering how to deal with her. She does have behavior issues and I don't know how much to expect from her. I don't want to push her beyond her limits however I also don't want to let her just get away with everything and not help her learn as much as she is capable of. She likes to pretend she is in a fairy land world or sometimes it is a princess. Any advice you can give to help me understand will be greatly appreciated.
Tue, 27 Aug 2013
Hi,
Thank you for posting your query.
Heteropia in brain is a risk factor for epilepsy in children, however, her behavioural issues may not be directly related. Behaviour issues can be tackled in the same manner, how it would be done in any other child.
However, one needs to exclude seizures. An EEG may be useful for that.
I hope it helps.
Best wishes,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD DM (Neurology)
Senior Consultant Neurologist
Thank you for posting your query.
Heteropia in brain is a risk factor for epilepsy in children, however, her behavioural issues may not be directly related. Behaviour issues can be tackled in the same manner, how it would be done in any other child.
However, one needs to exclude seizures. An EEG may be useful for that.
I hope it helps.
Best wishes,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD DM (Neurology)
Senior Consultant Neurologist
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