title: Theory-based assessment of acquired dyscalculia.
abstract: This article describes a theory-based approach to assessment of acquired dyscalculia. A model of the normal cognitive number-processing/calculation system is presented, and methods are discussed for characterizing number-processing/calculation deficits in terms of functional damage to the mechanisms specified in the model.
authors.affiliation: Department of Cognitive Science, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD 21218.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: McCloskey
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Aliminosa
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Macaruso
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001930:Brain Injuries / Q000523:psychology; D003072:Cognition Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000523:psychology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008960:Models, Psychological; D011340:Problem Solving; D013647:Task Performance and Analysis