Case series reveals early intervention improves communication and feeding safety in west syndrome patients, highlighting the role of speech-language pathology.
West syndrome is a rare epileptic encephalopathy of infancy marked by infantile spasms, hypsarrhythmia, and developmental delay. Children with this condition often present with feeding and communication difficulties, requiring multidisciplinary management. The present case series describes children diagnosed with West syndrome, presenting with an associated feeding disorder. Early and targeted SLP intervention significantly enhances feeding safety and supports early communication in children with West syndrome. These findings underscore the importance of integrating speech-language pathology into early multidisciplinary care for this population.
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