The implications of EEG abnormalities in children with learning disabilities are considered. Groups of children with specific types of EEG abnormalities were compared on a variety of psychological tests. Paradoxical differences were found and these results were discussed. The EEG is of value only with other neurological data in evaluating specific neurological disorders.
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