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We investigated the application of dynamic assessment in examining
learning potential for adults with right hemisphere stroke and unilateral
neglect. METHODS: Forty adults with right cerebrovascular accident were randomly
assigned to a control or dynamic group. Both groups were administered standard
pretests and posttests of unilateral neglect. The dynamic group received cues,
strategy training, and feedback during an object search task. RESULTS:
Multivariate analysis of covariance indicated significant differences between
groups on the object search task, with reduced unilateral neglect in the dynamic
group. Greater initiation of left-sided search, strategy use, and near and
intermediate transfer of learning were observed in the dynamic group.
CONCLUSIONS: The brief dynamic assessment, developed for this study, provided an
opportunity to observe the client's ability to incorporate strategy training and
feedback across visual search tasks. This assessment approach has the potential
to characterize learning profiles and to guide intervention decisions.

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