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APS Virtual Poster Showcase · 2020

Executive Functioning Differences Following Epilepsy Surgery in a Pediatric Cohort

Virtual · June 2020

Poster Sessions · Clinical Science

  • Molly Winston
    Northwestern University
  • Scott Hunter
    University of Chicago

Abstract

Differences in intellectual abilities and executive functioning skills were assessed following epilepsy surgery in a pediatric cohort. Results suggest that although there was a modest increase in overall intellectual abilities, there were mixed gains and losses in executive functioning skills across domains with notable differences dependent on assessment instrument.

Neuropsychology