1. NINDS Gerstmann's Syndrome Information Page Information sheet compiled by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS).Category Health Conditions and Diseases gerstmann syndrome......Gerstmann's Syndrome information sheet compiled by the National Institute ofNeurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS). More about Gerstmann's Syndrome, http://www.ninds.nih.gov/health_and_medical/disorders/gerstmanns.htm

National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke Accessible version Science for the Brain The nation's leading supporter of biomedical research on disorders of the brain and nervous system Browse all disorders Browse all health organizations More about Gerstmann's Syndrome Studies with patients Research literature Press releases Search NINDS... (help) Contact us My privacy NINDS is part of the National Institutes of Health NINDS Gerstmann's Syndrome Information Page Reviewed 03-21-2003 Get Web page suited for printing Email this to a friend or colleague Table of Contents (click to jump to sections) What is Gerstmann's Syndrome? Is there any treatment? What is the prognosis? What research is being done? ... Organizations What is Gerstmann's Syndrome? Gerstmann’s syndrome is a neurological disorder characterized by four primary symptoms: a writing disability (agraphia or dysgraphia), a lack of understanding of the rules for calculation or arithmetic (acalculia or dyscalculia), an inability to distinguish right from left, and an inability to identify fingers (finger agnosia). The disorder should not be confused with Gerstmann-Sträussler-Scheinker disease

2. Special Needs, Gerstmann Syndrome Support Network Information about the organization, the services provided and contact details. http://www.iser.com/gerstmann.html

Internet Special Education Resources Gerstmann Syndrome Support Network A Member of the Parent Coalition of Michigan Gerald Olseski, Jr. Network Director/ Spec. Ed. Co-Director 14246 Heritage Drive Riverview, MI 48192 Tel: (734) 479-1517 (M-F 9am-4pm EST) Mutual Support and Education for Persons with Gerstmann Syndrome Gerstmann Syndrome Support Network is a National Non-profit Network which was founded in September 1997. The Network offers mutual support and education for persons with Gerstmann Syndrome, which causes an inability to do math, express thoughts in writing, distinguish between right and left, and distinguish one's own finger from another's. Gerstmann Syndrome Support Network provides the following services: Education about the disorder to professionals Pen-pal service to those with Gerstmann Syndrome Advocacy service to those with Gerstmann Syndrome (on a limited basis) Phone support for professionals and those with Gerstmann Syndrome Information and referrals to other groups that might be of additional help Bereavement and grief support for those with Gerstmann Syndrome only Gerstmann Syndrome Support Network has a Board of Directors. The requirements for board membership are that you must have Gerstmann Syndrome and be willing to share your ideas through letters to program questioners. Contact the Network for more information.

3. HONselect - Gerstmann Syndrome English gerstmann syndrome, Developmental gerstmann syndrome - Finger-Agnosia-Left-Right-Confusion-Acalculia-Agraphia- Acquired gerstmann syndrome http://www.hon.ch/HONselect/RareDiseases/C10.597.606.762.100.300.html

List of rare diseases: English Deutsch Language: MeSH term: Accepted terms: English: Gerstmann Syndrome - Developmental Gerstmann Syndrome - Finger-Agnosia-Left-Right-Confusion-Acalculia-Agraphia - Acquired Gerstmann Syndrome - Acquired Gerstmann's Syndrome - Developmental Gerstmann's Syndrome - Gerstmann's Syndrome Français: GERSTMANN, SYNDROME - SYNDROME GERSTMANN Deutsch: Gerstmann-Syndrom - Fingeragnosie-Rechts-Links-Störung-Akalkulie-Agraphie - Gerstmann-Syndrom im Erwachsenenalter Español: SINDROME DE GERSTMANN - SINDROME DE GERSTMANN DESARROLLADO - DEDO-AGNOSIA-IZQUIERDO-DERECHO-CONFUSION-ACALCULIA-AGRAFIA Português: SINDROME DE GERSTMANN - SINDROME DE GERSTMANN DE DESENVOLVIMENTO - AGNOSIA-DIGITAL-CONFUSAO-ESQUERDA-DIREITA-ACALCULIA-AGRAFIA HONselect ressources Definition: Yes Articles: Yes Images: No News: No Conferences: No Clinical trials: No Web sites: English Yes Français No Deutsch No Español No Português No Home About us Site map Feedback ... HONewsletter http://www.hon.ch/HONselect/RareDiseases/C10.597.606.762.100.300.html Last modified: Thu Jul 25 2002

4. Gerstmann's Syndrome (www.whonamedit.com) Gerstmann's syndrome Gyrus angularis syndrome with rightleft disorientation. Also known as gerstmann syndrome II Syndrome de Gerstmann (French) Gerstmann-Badal syndrome. http://www.whonamedit.com/synd.cfm/2267.html

Home List categories Eponyms A-Z Biographies by country ... Contact Gerstmann's syndrome Also known as: Gerstmann syndrome II Syndrome de Gerstmann (French) Gerstmann-Badal syndrome Synonyms: Angularis syndrome, gyrus angularis syndrome, angular gyrus syndrome, angular gyrus (left) syndrome, dyscalculia and right-left disorientation, bilateral asomatognosia syndrome, right-left apraxia. Associated persons: Jules Badal Josef Gerstmann Description: Disease of the association area of the dominant parietal lobe of the brain with characteristic clinical picture. Symptoms are finger agnosia (lacking or impaired ability to describe the fingers), agraphia (lacking or impaired ability to write), right-left disorientation, dysphragia; dyscalculia/acalculia (lack of ability to calculate). The patient has difficulty in recognizing, naming, selecting, and differentiating the fingers of either of his hands or those of others. In addition, there is inability to recognize the sides of his body, to write words or sentences, and to perform even simple calculations. Orientation for place and person is not affected, but time orientation may be somewhat disturbed. The general psychic condition of the patient is good. It is debated whether this is really an independent syndromic entity. Bibliography: J. Badal:

5. Mish Mash - Linking Judaism Worldwide - (Gerstmann Syndrome) gerstmann syndrome What is Gerstmann's Syndrome? Gerstmann's syndrome is a neurological disorder characterized by four primary symptoms a http://mishmash.virtualave.net/gerstmann.html

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6. NORD - Gerstmann Syndrome Offers synonyms, a general discussion and further resources. http://www.stepstn.com/cgi-win/nord.exe?proc=GetDocument&rectype=0&recnu

7. Special Education Resources Centers: Non-profit Organizations The Federation for Children with Special NeedsBoston, MA. gerstmann syndromeSupport Network, Riverview, MI, a member of the Parents Coalition. http://www.iser.com/nps.html

Internet Special Education Resources Special Education Non-Profit Resources Providing Nationwide Services AVKO Educational Research Foundation Center for Learning Disabilities Overland Park, KS The Federation for Children with Special Needs Boston, MA Gerstmann Syndrome Support Network , Riverview, MI, a member of the Parents Coalition The LEARN Center of the Illinois Masonic Medical Center The International Dyslexia Association (formerly known as the Orton Dyslexia Society). Parents Helping Parents the Santa Clara, CA, Family Resource Center The Riggs Institute referrals and information about The Writing Road to Reading / Spalding method The Schwab Foundation for Learning informational web site and phone consultations Providing Regional and Local Services Alabama Special Education Action Committee (SEAC) , The Alabama PTI Center Southeast Center , Montgomery-based center providing evaluations and intervention for LD's and ADD/ADHD Alaska P.A.R.E.N.T.S. Arizona PIMA Prevention Partnership A substance abuse prevention program for people with disabilities Arkansas Little Rock Easter Seal Society Technology Resource Center Bryant California Fresno Exceptional Parents Unlimited Garden Grove Comfort Connection/ Family Resource Center Los Angeles Etta Israel Center Napa Moving Forward, a postsecondary program for young adults with learning differences

8. The Complete Neurological Examination Very brief mention of gerstmann syndrome in the context of neurological examination. http://www.medinfo.ufl.edu/year2/neuro/neuroexam/neuroexm.html#GERSTMANN

The Complete Neurological Examination Organization of web-site Equipment The Mental Status Examination Background information ... Integrative sensation: Organization of web-site The entire neurological examination is on this page of the website. Except when self-evident, each segment of the examination has Objectives: why this examination is performed Exam or Observe: how to do it Interpretation: how to interpret it Record: how to record the results of the examination The red star indicates an item of the exam that is recommended for the screening neurologic exam (see also, screening neurologic exam Additional linked pages are provided as follows: click on to access [more] Information needed to understand the examination [supplement] Supplemental information beyond the scope of the 2nd year Introduction to Clinical Neurology course [demo] Video demonstration of the relevant segment of the normal neurological examination [video] Examples of abnormal responses Equipment Ophthalmoscope flashlight (penlight) reflex hammer cotton applicators with wooden shafts 128 Hz tuning fork The Mental Status Examination Background information Objectives: To gather information needed to interpret the mental status exam.

9. HON - List Of Rare Diseases Fusobacterium Infections. Gardner Syndrome, Gaucher Disease. gerstmann syndrome,Giant Lymph Node Hyperplasia. Gilbert Disease, Glycogen Storage Disease Type I. http://www.hon.ch/HONselect/RareDiseases/

List of rare diseases: English Deutsch Acrocephalosyndactylia Acrodermatitis ... HONewsletter http://www.hon.ch/HONselect/RareDiseases/index.html Last modified: Thu Sep 26 2002

10. Gerstmann-Sträussler-Scheinker Syndrome (www.whonamedit.com) Translate this page Also known as gerstmann syndrome I,Gerstmann-Sträussler-Scheinker syndrome,Sträussler’sdisease,Sträussler’s syndrome. Who named it? http://www.whonamedit.com/synd.cfm/2269.html

Home List categories Eponyms A-Z Biographies by country ... Contact Gerstmann-Sträussler-Scheinker syndrome Also known as: Gerstmann syndrome I Gerstmann-Sträussler-Scheinker syndrome Sträussler’s disease Sträussler’s syndrome Synonyms: Amyloid dependent subacute spongioform encephalopathy, spinocerebellar ataxia syndrome, amyloidosis cerebral-spongioform encephalopathy syndrome, cerebellar ataxia-progressive dementia syndrome, transmissible spongiform encephalopathy. Associated persons: Josef Gerstmann I. Scheinker Ernst Sträussler Description: A an extremely rare familial form of Creutzfeldt-Jakob syndrome, similar to familial insomnia, another prion disease. A widespread degeneration of the nervous system, starting usually in the fourth or fifth decade of life with slowly developing dysarthria and cerebellar ataxia and then dementia, accompanied by spinocerebellar and corticospinal tract degeneration. Absence of leg reflexes. Death follows 2 to 10 years after the onset of symptoms. Occurrence is one in a million people a year. Autosomal dominant inheritance. Bibliography: J. Gerstmann, E. Sträussler, I. Scheinker:

11. Gerstmann Syndrome Articles, Support Groups, And Resources gerstmann syndrome articles, support groups, and resources for patientsfrom Med Help International (www.medhelp.org). gerstmann syndrome. http://www.medhelp.org/HealthTopics/Gerstmann_Syndrome.html

[Health Topics A-Z] A B C D ... Z Gerstmann Syndrome Support Groups: Gerstmann Syndrome Support Network [Med Help Home] [Library Search] [Medical Forums] ... [Patient Network] Revised: 3/30/2003

12. Gerstmann Syndrome Support Network gerstmann syndrome Support Network. Write gerstmann syndrome Support Network,c/o Gerald Olseski, Jr., 14246 Heritage Dr., Riverview, MI 48192. http://www.medhelp.org/amshc/amshc370.htm

Title: The Genetic Alliance Description: Consortium of support groups, professional organizations, industry and governmental agencies dedicated to helping individuals and families affected by genetic disorders. Information and referrals to support groups and genetic services. Scope: International network Number Groups: 350 chapters Founded: Address: 4301 Connecticut Ave. Suite 404 Washington, District of Columbia, 20008 United States Telephone: 1-800-336-4363 or (202)966-5557 Fax: Email: info@geneticalliance.org Web Address: http://geneticalliance.org This information has been generously provided by The American Self Help Clearinghouse and hosted by Med Help International . Please send corrections/updates to ed@selfhelpgroups.org Updated: 02/2003

13. Health Library - Gerstmann Syndrome gerstmann syndrome. gerstmann syndrome is a rare neurological disorder that canoccur as the result of a brain injury or as a developmental disorder. http://yalenewhavenhealth.org/library/healthguide/IllnessConditions/topic.asp?hw

14. Health Library - Gerstmann Syndrome gerstmann syndrome. Self Help Clearinghouse. gerstmann syndrome SupportNetwork. National network. Founded 1997.Mutual http://yalenewhavenhealth.org/Library/HealthGuide/SelfHelp/topic.asp?hwid=shc29g

15. Health Library - Gerstmann Syndrome gerstmann syndrome. gerstmann syndrome is a rare neurological disorder that canoccur as the result of a brain injury or as a developmental disorder. http://www.laurushealth.com/library/healthguide/illnessconditions/topic.asp?hwid

16. Health Library - Gerstmann Syndrome gerstmann syndrome. Self Help Clearinghouse. gerstmann syndrome SupportNetwork. National network. Founded 1997.Mutual http://www.laurushealth.com/library/healthguide/selfhelp/topic.asp?hwid=shc29ger

17. Health Library - Gerstmann Syndrome Saint Luke's Health System eLibrary. gerstmann syndrome. Self Help Clearinghouse.gerstmann syndrome Support Network. National network. http://hvelink.saint-lukes.org/library/healthguide/SelfHelp/topic.asp?hwid=shc29

18. Health Library Genetic Alliance InformationHealth Helpline. Genetic Disorders. GerstmannSyndrome. gerstmann syndrome Support Network-gerstmann syndrome. http://hvelink.saint-lukes.org/library/healthguide/SelfHelp/_SearchResults.asp?l

19. Health Library - Gerstmann Syndrome Past Topics. gerstmann syndrome. Self Help Clearinghouse. GerstmannSyndrome Support Network. National network. Founded 1997 http://uhcs.universityhealth.org/library/healthguide/selfhelp/topic.asp?hwid=shc

20. Health Library - Gerstmann Syndrome TOLL FREE. gerstmann syndrome. Self Help Clearinghouse. gerstmann syndromeSupport Network. National network. Founded 1997 http://hvlib.integris-health.com/Library/HealthGuide/SelfHelp/topic.asp?hwid=shc

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