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Carlson has periods of nonresponsiveness, and sometimes stares off into space for brief periods of time. These spells are beginning to interfere with his performance at school. After consulting with a neurologist, it was suggested that Carlson be tested for which seizure disorder?

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Absence Seizure

Step-by-step explanation:

An absence seizure is a disorder that makes the victim’s mind to blank out or look into space for some moments. Another name of absence seizure is petit mal seizures.

These disorders are more seen with children, however it has also been observed that this disorder does not carry for long in the children. One treatment of this disorder is hyperventilation.

The conditions stated in question statement refer to Absence disorder

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