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It is possible that the main title of the report Gerstmann Syndrome is not the name you expected. Please check the synonyms listing to find the alternate name(s) and disorder subdivision(s) covered by this report.
General Discussion
Gerstmann syndrome is a rare neurological disorder that can occur as the result of a brain injury or as a developmental disorder. The syndrome is characterized by the loss or absence of four sensory abilities. These include the loss of the ability to express thoughts in writing (agraphia, dysgraphia), to perform simple arithmetic problems (acalculia), to recognize or indicate one's own or another's fingers (finger agnosia), and to distinguish between right and left.
The disorder has not been found to run in families. Children who are bright and functioning intellectually at a high level may be affected by the disorder as well as those with brain damage.
Resources
Learning Disabilities Association of America
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Fax: (412)344-0224
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Email: info@ldaamerica.org
Internet: http://www.ldaamerica.org
CJD Voice
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Last Updated: 10/17/2002
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