Visuospatial processing skills following unilateral arterial ischemic stroke in childhood

• DOI: 10.1016/j.ejpn.2023.01.008
• Publication Date: 2023-01-10T01:36:22Z
• Authors: Sophie Mandl; Astrid Novak; Kathrin Kollndorfer; Rainer Seidl; Lisa Bartha-Doering
• Keywords: Stroke; Pediatric Stroke; Affect

Due to the rare occurrence of childhood stroke, its impact on later cognitive functioning remains unclear. While it is often assumed that children recover better than adults, recent studies suggest stroke can negatively affect a wide range domains, such as attention, language, and processing speed, among others. We examined effect unilateral children's visuoconstructive ability visual memory. Seventeen with left- or right-sided arterial ischemic were tested using subtests Hamburg-Wechsler Intelligenztest für Kinder Rey-Osterrieth Complex Figure (ROCF). The ROCF was evaluated both quantitatively qualitatively help two separate scoring methods. found lesion laterality age at impacted patients' recall certain elements figure. Regarding laterality, left-sided patients had more difficulties recalling internal details patients. In terms age, onset before 5 years remembered fewer structural after did. Moreover, qualitative method differentiated between individuals groups commonly used quantitative method. results this study not only highlight importance assessment but could also aid clinicians in testing accurately tailoring subsequent therapy patient's individual needs.