Acalculia in patient with split-brain syndrome – a case study
Journal Title: Journal of Exceptional People - Year 2018, Vol 2, Issue 13
Abstract
Aim of the contribution is to describe speech and language assessment and therapy of patient Jiří after removal of tumor in corpus callosum using a case study.Split-brain syndrome, cognitive impairment and acalculia occurred after tumor removal.Acalculia is an acquired disorder of processing and calculations skills following cerebral damage. Split-brain syndrome occurs in patients with damage to corpus callosum. Cognitive functions were assessed by an MoCA test and Addenbrook cognitive test, calculation was diagnosed by self-constructed test. After 1 month of therapy Jiří was retested using the same tests. Cognitive functions and calculation skills have improved however impairments in general numerical knowledge, place orientation and recent memory remained weak.
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Helena Červinková
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