Epilepsy is a neurological condition that causes recurring seizures — sudden bursts of electrical activity in the brain that can affect movement, speech, awareness, or behavior. It’s one of the most common neurological disorders, impacting millions of people worldwide.

Landau-Kleffner Syndrome (LKS) is a rare form of epilepsy that mainly affects language. In LKS, children who once had normal language skills suddenly or gradually lose their ability to understand and speak. This happens because of unusual electrical activity in the brain, especially during sleep, even if outward seizures aren't always obvious.

Unlike typical epilepsy, LKS specifically targets language areas in the brain, leading to severe communication challenges. Seizures might be mild or even hidden, making LKS harder to recognize. While epilepsy usually focuses on controlling seizures, LKS also requires special therapies to rebuild language and communication skills.

Because LKS is so rare and its symptoms can be mistaken for other issues like autism or hearing loss, many families experience delayed diagnoses. Early awareness means earlier support — and that can make a huge difference in helping a child reconnect with the world around them.