Gerstmann’s syndrome

Topic 

Gerstmann’s syndrome

Instructions 

• Explain the symptoms of the disorder.
• Describe how the diagnosis is made (e.g., findings on brain imaging, laboratory testing, etc.).
• Discuss the neurobiological basis for the disorder (e.g., CNS structures involved and neurotransmitters).
• Describe the functional deficits associated with the disorder including how these may impact the patient’s ability to carry out activities of daily living (e.g., occupational, social, recreational).
• Cite your sources in APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.

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Gerstmann syndrome is a neurological disorder that occurs as a result of brain damage or as a natural developmental disorder (Rusconi & Kleinschmidt, 2011). The disorder is characterised by incapacity of the neurological functions such as inability to perform mathematical calculations, inability to write, inability to identify the right and the left side of the body and inability to identify one’s fingers. Classic syndrome occurs when all the four neurological dysfunctions occurs concurrently with mental retardation.

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