Yet there isn't complete recovery, of course. After hemispherectomy, their speech is severely affected, they often have to learn to talk again and they lose the function of that side of their body - typically walk with a severe limp and lose most function of the arm.
Beth Benoit -----Original Message----- From: Gerald Peterson [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, April 13, 2008 5:59 PM To: Teaching in the Psychological Sciences (TIPS) Subject: RE: [tips] Split-Brain question As I recall, the criteria are the severity and frequency of the seizures, and the degree to which they can be controlled. Children show greater plasticity and better recovery than older folks. I wonder what the current data are on frequency of either procedure? Gary --- To make changes to your subscription contact: Bill Southerly ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) --- To make changes to your subscription contact: Bill Southerly ([EMAIL PROTECTED])
