Looking for feedback for an 18 month old girl.

[Guest guest]

Aloha

Today we saw an 18-month-old girl who was recently diagnosed with

a " metabolic disorder " which has left her with some left side

paralysis and according to her mother a loss of overall motor

function and vitality, compared to her previous state of

development.

The child's current situation was preceded by 3 days of seizure

activity which came on without precipitating factors, and without

fever (though she had a cold a month or so earlier). Her doctor has

suggested the possibility of Leigh's Syndrome. There is also

mention of Basal Ganglia involvement.

Though I have a background in Neuropathology, this is over my head.

Also, this is the youngest child we have seen. We did a CZ EEG

baseline, and also a reading at T3 T4. We're artifacting the

measurements, but not sure what to look for. We would expect some

right side sensory motor involvement, but again the age of the child

leaves us unsure of norms, or expected values.

We probably will not do any training with the child, unless we have

some additional support. We have suggested that the mother contact

the Amen Clinic, and if possible take the child there for further

workup. We're just not quite sure where to go with this one and

thought it was worth looking for some suggestions.

Mahalo