Improvement of deficits in mnemonic rhyme for multiplication in Japanese aphasics.
Neuropsychologia
; 25(2): 443-7, 1987.
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ABSTRACT
Since Japanese learn the multiplication tables by means of mnemonic rhymes called kuku, i.e., via the auditory-speaking route, it is hypothesized that aphasics who have a deficit in kuku might relearn it via the visual-writing route. After having ordinary language therapy for more than 3 months, eight patients were admitted to this special kuku training. The comparisons of scores on multiplication tests showed that the visual-writing route improved most after a 1- or 2-month training period while the auditory-speaking route improved least. These results, suggesting that the visual processor can take on the new role in conducting multiplication, can be considered a realization of functional reorganization in the brain.
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Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Afasia
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Rememoração Mental
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Idioma
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Matemática
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Memória
Limite:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Neuropsychologia
Ano de publicação:
1987
Tipo de documento:
Article