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Can a Child Have Both Epilepsy and Developmental Delay?
Yes — epilepsy and developmental delay often occur together, sometimes from a shared cause and sometimes because frequent seizures disrupt learning. Both are addressable: a paediatric neurologist manages the seizures while developmental therapy builds skills. Seizure control is itself developmental care.
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Epilepsy with developmental delay is managed together: a paediatric neurologist controls seizures safely while a developmental team supports communication, movement and learning. Good seizure control often protects development, and the key is keeping medical and therapy teams coordinated.
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