Other Behaviours

Some parents report that their child seems very tearful and depressed, and this should be carefully monitored. Understandably, many children with LKS will require more reassurance than usual and may seek physical comforting or become anxious in social situations. Others may become more controlling of their environment.

A small proportion of children become passive and apathetic in their manner. In our experience, this is most commonly associated with a marked global regression and early onset (before two-and-ahalf years of age).

Some children are extremely irritable and aggressive with violent manic outbursts. Others may develop obsessional behaviour, anxiety or severe impulsivity. They need psychiatric review, and a few will require medication.