Current Updates on Visuospatial Working Memory in Cerebral Palsy: A Mini Narrative Review

Abstract

Cerebral Palsy (CP) can be defined as a group of disorders that lead to difficulties in motor functions, learning, communication and language. One of the major deficits in CP, in the cognitive realm, is the impairments to the visuospatial memory. Previous papers have failed to focus specifically on the visuospatial aspects of memory with respect to CP. Thus, the objective of this article is to review the latest findings pertaining to the deficits of visuospatial memory in CP and some closely related deficits such as topographical working memory as well as deficits in mathematical abilities in children diagnosed with CP. For the purpose of this review, 17 articles were chosen through the keywords ‘cerebral palsy’, ‘spatial memory’, ‘visuospatial working memory’ and ‘topographical working memory’. The findings of this review highlight the severity of visuospatial impairment in children diagnosed with CP while also giving emphasis to rehabilitative practices.