Links Between Autism And Epilepsy Deepen, Karolinska Institute Study

Over recent years, medical research has uncovered a number of links between autism and epilepsy. The latest study investigating this relationship demonstrates that having a relative with epilepsy is a risk factor for autism.

Autism is a mental condition characterized by difficulty in communicating, forming relationships, and an altered way of perceiving the world.

Epilepsy is characterized by bursts of intense electrical activity in the brain and seizures.