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This collection primarily includes documents and video recordings relating to the study and diagnosis of Landau-Kleffner Syndrome. This syndrome is a rare disorder in which children lose the ability to speak and respond to language and was identified and described by Kleffner and William M. Landau, MD in 1957.

Of note are video recordings of diagnostic and follow-up interviews with a patient who was successfully treated for Landau-Kleffner Syndrome as a child (Series 2: Video Recordings, 1961-2007). Also noteworthy are correspondence and other documents relating to a symposium held in 2007 to mark the 50th anniversary of the identification of Landau-Kleffner Syndrome (Series 1: Documents relating to Landau-Kleffner Syndrome, 1957-2014).

The case of the patient interviewed in the recordings is included in Mantovani J.F. & Landau W.M. (1980). “Acquired Aphasia with Convulsive Disorder: Course and Prognosis.” Neurology, 30 (5), 524–529. In the article the patient is identified as Patient 7.

This series primarily includes correspondence, publications, and drafts related to the study and diagnosis of Landau-Kleffner Syndrome. Materials of note include correspondence and other documents relating to a symposium held in 2007 to mark the 50th anniversary of the identification of Landau-Kleffner Syndrome. Also noteworthy are several diagnostic instruments and photographs.

Patient’s name redacted from folder title. “Patient 7” refers to the case included in Mantovani J.F. & Landau W.M. (1980). “Acquired Aphasia with Convulsive Disorder: Course and Prognosis.” Neurology, 30(5), 524–529.

This series primarily includes video recordings in different formats of interviews with a patient who was successfully treated for Landau-Kleffner Syndrome as a child. The recordings include a diagnostic interview with the patient at six years old in October 1961, a demonstration of her progress in October 1962 after a year of therapy, and follow-up interviews with the patient and her mother in 2006.

The patient’s case is included as Patient 7 in Mantovani J.F. & Landau W.M. (1980). “Acquired Aphasia with Convulsive Disorder: Course and Prognosis.” Neurology, 30 (5), 524–529.

Recording of a diagnostic interview with Patient 7 at six years old.

Patient’s name redacted. “Patient 7” refers to the case included in Mantovani J.F. & Landau W.M. (1980). “Acquired Aphasia with Convulsive Disorder: Course and Prognosis.” Neurology, 30 (5), 524–529.

Recording of an interview with Patient 7 demonstrating her progress after a year of therapy.

Patient’s name redacted. “Patient 7” refers to the case included in Mantovani J.F. & Landau W.M. (1980). “Acquired Aphasia with Convulsive Disorder: Course and Prognosis.” Neurology, 30 (5), 524–529.

DVD converted from VHS copy, circa 2007. Approx. 32 min.

Includes “Part A, October 1961,” a diagnostic interview with Patient 7 at six years old, and “Part B, October 1962,” an interview with Patient 7 demonstrating her progress after a year of therapy.

Patient’s name redacted. “Patient 7” refers to the case included in Mantovani J.F. & Landau W.M. (1980). “Acquired Aphasia with Convulsive Disorder: Course and Prognosis.” Neurology, 30(5), 524–529.

DVD, including recordings converted from a VHS copy, circa 2007. Approx. 32 min.

Includes “October 1961,” a diagnostic interview with Patient 7 at six years old, “October 1962,” an interview with Patient 7 demonstrating her progress after a year of therapy, and “December 2006,” follow-up interviews with Patient 7, at 52 years old, and her mother.

Patient’s name redacted. “Patient 7” refers to the case included in Mantovani J.F. & Landau W.M. (1980). “Acquired Aphasia with Convulsive Disorder: Course and Prognosis.” Neurology, 30(5), 524–529.