Misdiagnosed, a 5-year-old boy stopped talking. The culprit: a rare treatable brain disorder, shares neurologist

A five-year-old boy, Rishi, who lost his ability to speak and respond, was diagnosed with Landau-Kleffner syndrome. This rare neurological disorder, identified by Dr. Sudhir Kumar, caused him to appear deaf despite normal hearing. Prompt treatment with anti-seizure medication led to a remarkable recovery, restoring his speech and communication within months.

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