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Factors potentially affecting outcomes
| Demographic variables | Medical variables |
|---|---|
| Maternal age | Seizure type and frequency |
| Maternal IQ | Epilepsy type and syndrome |
| Maternal education level | AED dosage and blood level |
| Maternal race | Etiology of maternal epilepsy |
| Socioeconomic status | Alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs |
| Paternal IQ | Folate use |
| Gestational age and birth weight | |
| Hearing impairment | |
| Childhood illnesses |
