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Stroke effects
Hemispheric specialization
| Function | Left Hemiplegia | Right Hemiplegia |
|---|---|---|
| Language | Retains ability | Aphasia |
| Speech | Dysarthria | Difficulty choosing words |
| Behavioral | Overestimates physical ability; anosognosia | Underestimates physical ability |
| Perception | Unilateral neglect, decreased depth perception, poor righting & midline orientation | Normal body awareness |