Cognitive functions in children with cerebellar malformations
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Disorders of cognitive and affective development in cerebellar malformations.
Acquired cerebellar lesions in adults and children can lead to the development of a complex behavioural pattern termed 'Cerebellar Cognitive Affective Syndrome' (Schmahmann and Sherman, Brain, 1998; 121: 561-79), which is characterized by reduced cognitive efficiency associated with specific neuropsychological deficits (executive and visuospatial disorders), expressive language disorders (mild ...
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عنوان ژورنال: Developmental Medicine & Child Neurology
سال: 2011
ISSN: 0012-1622
DOI: 10.1111/j.1469-8749.2011.03925.x