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Spatial abilities and calculation procedures in aphasic patients

Tatjana Prizl Jakovac ; University of Zagreb, Faculty of Education and Rehabilitation Sciences, Department of Speech and Language Pathology
Ana Leko ; University of Zagreb, Faculty of Education and Rehabilitation Sciences, Department of Speech and Language Pathology

Abstract

The purpose of the paper is to present the results obtained from the assessment of calculation and number processing which was conducted in four aphasic patients (2 patients with Broca’s aphasia, 2 patients with Wernicke’s aphasia). For the purpose of this research we selected 3 fields form the EC301 Calculation Battery: Calculation
procedures, Spatial abilities and Knowledge about numbers. Compared to the Broca’s patients, both Wernicke’s patients faced significant difficulties regarding calculation and spatial relations. All examinees have shown numerical knowledge and preserved abilities
to estimate magnitude and quantity, regardless of the type of aphasia. The importance of mathematical abilities should not be neglected since they are used in a wide range of everyday activities.

Keywords

spatial abilities; calculation processing; Broca's aphasia; Wernicke's aphasia; mathematical abilities

Hrčak ID:

123968

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/123968

Publication date:

1.7.2010.

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