RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
A1 Červinková, Helena
T1 Acalculia in patient with split-brain syndrome - a case study
JF Journal of Exceptional People
YR 2018
VO 7
IS 2
SP 43
OP 52
UL https://jep.actavia.cz/artkey/jep-201802-0005.php
AB 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.