Perceptual Deficits
Tips from survivors: “I slow down and look carefully—taking an extra moment helps my brain figure things out.”
What it is
Difficulty interpreting or making sense of sensory information from the environment.
How it shows up
Trouble recognizing objects, judging distance, navigating spaces, or understanding spatial relationships between things.
Why it happens
Stroke affects the brain areas responsible for processing and interpreting sensory input, often in the parietal or occipital lobes.
How common
Possible management
Occupational therapy, visual and spatial retraining exercises, using visual cues, and practicing tasks in structured environments.
Fairly common after stroke, particularly when spatial or sensory processing areas are involved.
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