Journal article
Evidence for a right-hemisphere developmental learning disability
Developmental neuropsychology, Vol.3(2), pp.113-127
01/01/1987
DOI: 10.1080/87565648709540369
Abstract
Eleven patients demonstrated striking neuropsychological evidence of right-hemisphere dysfunction, including severe deficits in nonverbal intellect, visual memory, and visuospatial functions. Verbally mediated abilities were relatively intact. Poor paralinguistic skills, shyness, and chronic emotional and social maladjustment were also characteristic findings. This pattern of cognitive and behavioral functioning was lifelong. Computed tomography studies showed no structural abnormalities in any of the patients' brains. Our data support the conclusion that this constellation of symptomatology represents a developmental learning disability of the right hemisphere. Early detection of this syndrome, particularly with respect to the social deficits, may facilitate specific and efficacious interventions.
Details
- Title: Subtitle
- Evidence for a right-hemisphere developmental learning disability
- Creators
- Daniel Tranel - Department of Neurology Division of Behavioral Neurology , University of Iowa Hospitals and ClinicsLaurie E Hall - University of IowaSteve Olson - Department of Psychiatry , University of IowaNed N Tranel - The Children's Clinic Billings
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Publication Details
- Developmental neuropsychology, Vol.3(2), pp.113-127
- DOI
- 10.1080/87565648709540369
- ISSN
- 8756-5641
- eISSN
- 1532-6942
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Group
- Language
- English
- Date published
- 01/01/1987
- Academic Unit
- Neurology; Psychological and Brain Sciences; Iowa Neuroscience Institute
- Record Identifier
- 9984002354502771
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