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Abnormal movements can be identified in “atypical” populations

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  04 February 2010

J. G. Phillips
Affiliation:
Neuropsychology Research Unit, Psychology Department, Monash University, Clayton, Victoria 3168, Australia
J. L. Bradshaw
Affiliation:
Neuropsychology Research Unit, Psychology Department, Monash University, Clayton, Victoria 3168, Australia
M. J. Slavin
Affiliation:
Neuropsychology Research Unit, Psychology Department, Monash University, Clayton, Victoria 3168, Australia
C. Pantelis
Affiliation:
Mental Health Research Institute of Victoria, Parkville, Victoria 3052, Australia. psy193g@alpha1.cc.monash.edu.au

Abstract

Latash & Anson's discussion of movements of “atypical” populations is potentially topical but unhelpful. Abnormal movements can be distinguished from any compensatory adjustments in Parkinson's, Huntington's, and Alzheimer's diseases and schizophrenia. To suggest otherwise may do “atypical” populations and their caregivers a disservice. It would be more meaningful to discuss the relative modularity and separability of cognitive and motor processes.

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Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1996

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