Susan, a 28-year-old female with intractable epilepsy, under…

Susan, a 28-year-old female with intractable epilepsy, underwent a surgical procedure to reduce seizure spread between her cerebral hemispheres. Following surgery, she demonstrates difficulty coordinating tasks that require information from both sides of her body, though language and memory remain intact. Which structure was most likely severed during the procedure?

A 3-year-old child is brought to a pediatric clinic for a ro…

A 3-year-old child is brought to a pediatric clinic for a routine check-up. The parents mention that the child has been exposed to a rich language environment at home, with frequent reading sessions and conversations. The child is developing language skills rapidly and is able to form simple sentences. Which type of neural plasticity is represented in this scenario?

A 62-year-old man is referred for occupational therapy. His…

A 62-year-old man is referred for occupational therapy. His wife reports, “He used to work in the garage, play golf with his friends, and keep up with house projects. Lately, he just sits most of the day.”  The therapist considers this may represent an early sign of Parkinson’s disease though on examination, he shows no tremor, rigidity, or slowed movement.  Which phase of motor control is most likely affected?

You are working with a client who had a left middle cerebral…

You are working with a client who had a left middle cerebral artery cerebral vascular accident (CVA). During your initial evaluation, they ask you, “Now that my brain has damage, will I ever get those parts back?”. You explain to your client that undamaged brain areas that know how to handle the same functions as the damaged areas can take over those functions. Which neurorehabilitation principle did you describe?