Understanding Language Delay in Children with Epilepsy
Epilepsy is a neurological condition characterized by recurrent seizures. In many children, epilepsy—especially certain severe types such as Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome (LGS)—is associated with developmental delays, including speech and language disorders. These difficulties may result from abnormal brain activity, seizure frequency, medication side effects, or the underlying neurological condition itself.
Moreover, language delays can significantly impact a child’s ability to communicate, learn, and engage socially.
Common Speech and Language Challenges
Children with epilepsy-related language delay may experience:
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Limited vocabulary development
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Difficulty forming sentences
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Impaired comprehension
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Slow processing of spoken language
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Articulation and pronunciation difficulties
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Regression of speech skills after seizures
In addition, some children may show uneven skill profiles, performing well in some language areas while struggling in others.
How Speech Therapy Helps
Fortunately, early and consistent epilepsy language delay therapy in Dubai can help improve communication outcomes. At our clinic, Dr. Azizreza Ghasemzadeh develops individualized therapy plans tailored to each child’s medical history, cognitive profile, and family needs.
Therapy may include:
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Language stimulation activities to expand vocabulary
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Structured sentence-building exercises
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Play-based therapy to improve comprehension and expression
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Speech sound training for articulation clarity
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Strategies for parents to support language at home
Our Expertise in Neurological Speech Disorders
Because epilepsy-related language delay often requires specialized knowledge, our clinic integrates speech therapy with close collaboration with neurologists, psychologists, and occupational therapists. This multidisciplinary approach ensures that therapy addresses both communication skills and broader developmental needs.
Furthermore, therapy is adapted for children with additional challenges such as attention deficits, sensory processing issues, or autism spectrum disorder.
Culturally Sensitive, Multilingual Support
Our clinic provides therapy in English, Arabic, and Persian, ensuring that children from Dubai’s multicultural community receive support in their most comfortable language.
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Selected Published Articles by Dr. Azizreza Ghasemzadeh
You may refer to the following peer-reviewed articles authored by Dr. Ghasemzadeh et al., to explore further research in clinical psychology, cognitive therapy, speech disorders, and neurological rehabilitation:
- Cognitive Mastery in Sports
- CBT on Dysmenorrhea in Iranian Girls
- Psychosomatic Manifestations in Speech Disorders
- Cultural Considerations in Autism
- Life Enrichment for Women with MS
- Parentification in Girls from Single-Parent Families
- Postpartum Depression and Mindfulness
- Fatigue in ALS Patients
- Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy on Reducing the Depression As a Dysmenorrhea Symptom
- Group Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in Treating Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Book an Appointment
If you are seeking epilepsy language delay therapy in Dubai, early intervention can greatly improve a child’s communication skills and quality of life. Contact us to schedule a comprehensive evaluation.
Dr. Azizreza Ghasemzadeh
Speech Therapist & Consultant Psychologist
WhatsApp: 0555 600 641
www.speechtherapy.ae
✉️ info@speechtherapy.ae
Armada Medical Centre, JLT – Dubai
Lifeworks Centre, Al Quoz – Dubai
