What can Infantile Spasms look like?
Infantile Spasms can be mistaken for another condition or seen as not harmful, but knowing what to look for, followed by prompt diagnosis and appropriate treatment are critical for a child’s best developmental outcome.
We thank the Infantile Spasms Project for sharing these videos.
See It in Action
Real videos from families and clinicians show the different ways infantile spasms can appear—sometimes obvious, sometimes subtle, but always urgent to recognize.
Typical Spasm Cluster
Eyes widen, arms lift, and the infant pauses—movements repeat every few seconds in a short series.
Asymmetrical Spasms
Movements are stronger on one side of the body, suggesting a possible focal point in the brain.
Spasms with Crying
A cluster of spasms accompanied by crying, followed by calm—showing how emotional changes can be part of the episode.
Before Treatment
Symmetrical spasms occur in repeated clusters before medical therapy begins.
After Treatment
Spasms become focal and less symmetrical, demonstrating how therapy can change seizure presentation.
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