%0 Journal Article %A Jekan, Mohsen %A Hosseini, Seyed Ali %T Child with Landau Kleffner Syndrome Misdiagnosed as Autism: A Case Report %J Iranian Rehabilitation Journal %V 11 %N 3 %U http://irj.uswr.ac.ir/article-1-334-en.html %R %D 2013 %K Landau kleffner syndrome, Acquired aphasia, Autism, Occupational therapy, Differential diagnosis, Autism treatment evaluation checklist, %X Objectives:The aim of this single case study is to describe a child with Landau Kleffner Syndrome who misdiagnosed as a child with autism spectrum disorder. We also explore occupational therapy`s role in correct process for diagnosis and treatment. Methods:Three times measurement with Autism Treatment Evaluation Checklist was performed to measure severity of symptoms and compare treatment outcomes. Results: The outcome showed great improvements after pharmacotherapy. Discussion: Results of this study indicated that correct diagnosis, early detection and early intervention in this disorder are essential to reach a proper treatment. Of course, therapeutic team work is crucial as well. Occupational and speech therapy interventions can also been recommended as a helpful treatment to improve social and sensory-motor and communicative skills. Parent`s consultation should not be ignored to decrease parental stress. %> http://irj.uswr.ac.ir/article-1-334-en.pdf %P 72-75 %& 72 %! %9 Case Reports %L A-10-289-1 %+ University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran. %G eng %@ 17353602 %[ 2013