MRI results

[mjstarrett]

My step-son had a MRI done because he had a second seizure. They did not find anything in the results to explain the seizures but they found mild generalized decreased white matter. What does this mean? Will this affect his abilities? He is 6 yrs old and just diagnosed with ADHD, his older brother has aspergers and ADHD. Are these issues related?
Thanks

[Abhijeet Deshmukh, MD]

Hello.

You should consider Asperger's syndrome in your son. he has a family history. You can observe his behaviors and find out if he fits in the criteria for Asperger's syndrome or any other Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD) like autism.

About 10 - 15 % children with autism have seizures. And the brain size is smaller then normal children of their age.

Have you taken him to a pediatrician or a pediatric neurologist ?

Regards

[JainMD]

Hi,
I am sorry to hear that your step-son is suffering from seizures. Decrease in white matter suggests that his abilities to co-ordinate things, gross motor activity and fine motor activity might be affected.
Yes there are incidences where in there is an association between ADHD, Aspergers and your step-sons decreased white matter.
Keep me informed if you have any queries.
Bye.