A-129 Epilepsy, Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), and the Role of Internalization: A Twin Case Study

Abstract Objective: Children with a diagnosis of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) comorbid epilepsy have significantly poorer quality life and predominantly inattentive presentation, compared to children who solely ADHD or (Ozalp et al., 2017). The current case study considers neuropsychological evaluation ten-year-old twins, both ADHD, how emotional functioning internalization diagnoses contributes their life. Method: At age six, were diagnosed epilepsy, exhibited tonic–clonic seizures concurrently. nine, type. A was conducted for each child discover the unique strengths deficits present, despite congruent previous diagnosis. included battery intelligence, memory, achievement, attention, executive, (objective projective) tests. Results: Results confirmed type in children. They displayed verbal abilities, evidenced executive functioning, fine motor skills, attention. However, one twin consistently performed better most domains. Differences found as reported clinically significant scores regarding his perception cognitive impairment, feelings depression, psychological discomfort. Conclusions: addition studies literature is crucial, especially considering differences manifestation diagnoses. Clinicians must consider children, emotion has substantial influence on processes. further emphasizes need standard component batteries.