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[Congenital hemiparesis: complementary neuropsychological evaluation with computer]
M M Guerreiro1, M L Garcia, G M Ferraz
1Departamento de Neurologia, Faculdade de Ciências Médicas (FCM), Universidade Estadual de Campinas (UNICAMP), SP, Brasil.
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Computer-aided neuropsychological assessment revealed astereognosia in children with cerebral palsy. Right hemiparetic children showed a preference for the right side of the computer visor, contrary to visuo-spatial function expectations.
Area of Science:
- Neuropsychology
- Neurology
- Developmental Pediatrics
Background:
- Cerebral palsy (CP) can impact cognitive and motor functions.
- Parietal lobe injuries are common in CP and may affect spatial processing.
- Computer-aided assessments offer objective tools for evaluating neurological functions.
Abstract:
We present the neuropsychological assessment with computer aid of six cerebral palsy children. Three children had right hemiparesis and three, left hemiparesis. The tomographic examination showed parietal cavities (porencephalic cyst in 4 children, ischemic injury in 1 case and subarachnoid cyst in 1 case). We have proposed to assess the visuo-spatial function since we suspected the children could have disturbance of this function. We did not detect this disturbance. On the other hand, the children had astereognosia and the right hemiparetic children preferred to execute signs on the right part of the computer visor. We discuss and propose explanations for both findings.