Epilepsia de Ausência na Infância e seu Impacto na Aprendizagem Childhood Absence Epilepsy and Its Impact on Learning

Introduction. The childhood absence epilepsy is a neurological dis order that causes a significant biopsychosocial difficulties and a delay in development of learning. Objective. To describe the importance of early diagnosis and identify factors that impact on learning in children with absence epilepsy. Method. Review of literature about childhood absence epilepsy, its impact and effects on learning. Conclusions. Although absence epilepsy can be a common condition found in children, usually the diagnosis is not easy, which can lead to difficulties in learning performance. Therefore, it is essential that parents and professionals involved with the child should be fully aware of its condition on biopsychosocial aspects and to be alert to warning signs of absence epilepsy.