Abstract

Background: Most children seem to be slow in the initial days of learning language but some children continue to have problems. Studies show that speech and language development affects 5–10% of preschool children. A high proportion of electroencephalogram (EEG) abnormalities and epileptic syndromes has been found in children with severe language impairments in western studies.

Aims and Objectives: This study aims to look at the rate of occurrence of EEG abnormalities in preschool children with language disorders in the local population.

Materials and Methods: Fifty two preschool children (

Key words: Preschool Children; Language Delay; Electroencephalogram; Antiepileptic