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Landau-Kleffner syndrome (LKS) is a rare disorder that affects children between the ages of 3 to 7. A major feature of LKS is the gradual or sudden loss of the ability to understand and use spoken language. Dr. Josiane LaJoie, Assistant Professor of Neurology and Pediatrics at New York University Medical Center, discusses her research into what this syndrome tells us about the human brain.