The proposed exploratory clinical trial will also provide key information needed to properly design and conduct a future double blind Phase III randomized clinical trial (RCT) children aimed at improving language outcome through elimination of CTS. Using an open-label dose-ranging design and 1-year follow up, we will determine the best dose of levetiracetam to control seizures, eliminate CTS and be well tolerated. We will also examine the extent of changes in language function and neural circuitry of language with 1-year follow-up neuropsychological testing and fMRI in LEV-treated and untreated BECTS compared to controls (which will document the natural history of neuropsychological function in untreated BECTS children and give additional information about the effect of LEV). The current study will provide crucial information for a future double blind RCT that will the compare the selected dose of levetiracetam to carbamazepine (the current standard of care) in BECTS. This would change clinical practice by demonstrating the need for AED treatment in BECTS to eliminate CTS, in turn improving long term language and cognitive outcome.