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 Infantile spasms are an uncommon form of epilepsy that typically begins in infancy. 		 
 

When attacks first appear, they are often brief, infrequent and may not have the typical appearance of a cluster of flexor spasms. They may even look like suspiciously normal reflexes and behaviors. So it is quite common for infantile spasms to be overlooked or misdiagnosed, delaying the proper evaluation and early treatment.

When this happens the infant's long-term development is placed at risk, since the longer infantile spasms go untreated, the greater the chance of long term cognitive impairment.

We know that seizures can be alarming and confusing for parents, and that is why we developed infantilespasmsinfo.org. Our goal is to increase awareness and understanding of infantile spasms, and to provide trustworthy education and information about this rare syndrome for pediatricians and parents alike.

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