Acalculia in patient with split-brain syndrome - a case study

J. Except. People 2018, 7(2):43-52

Acalculia in patient with split-brain syndrome - a case study

Helena Červinková: Průběžná 94, Chleby, 289 31 Bobnice, Czech Republic

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.

Keywords: acalculia, speech and language assessment, speech and language therapy, split-brain syndrome, recent memory

Grants and funding:

The paper is dedicated to the following project: "Research of selected parameters of the production and perception of voice, speech and language in relation to specific aetiological determinants in the speech and language therapy insight (IGA_PdF_2016_019)."

Published: June 11, 2018 Show citation

Červinková, H. (2018). Acalculia in patient with split-brain syndrome - a case study. Journal of Exceptional People, 7(13), 43-52

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