Left vs. Right Brain Injury Guide
The human brain is divided into two sides (called cerebral hemispheres)–AKA the “left brain” and “right brain”–that work together to control most aspects of the human experience, from emotion to cognition to movement. They can work in tandem due to the corpus callosum, a thick bundle of nerves that allows brain signals to travel between the two sides of the brain. However, each brain hemisphere does have specialized functions that differentiate it from the other.
The right side of the brain is especially important for:
- Organizing information
- Abstract meaning
- Context
- Spatial relationships (like map reading or shape recognition)
- Visual information
- Face recognition
- Intuition
- Emotion
- Imagination
- Detecting motion
- Music & art awareness
- Controls left side of body
The right side of the brain is especially important for:
- Speaking
- Reading
- Writing
- Listening
- Grammar
- Number skills
- Computation skills
- Analyzing information
- Reasoning
- Logic
- Sequential thinking
- Time awareness
- Controls right side of body
Get the guide
Latest from the Brainwire blog
5 Adaptive Exercises Tips to Stay Active on World Stroke Day
October 29 marks the annual celebration of World Stroke Day; a day to honor individuals who have experienced stroke(s) in their lifetimes and raise awareness about stroke prevention, stroke symptoms, and needs of survivors. This year, the World Stroke Day theme is...
5 Best Aphasia Apps for Adults to Try
Aphasia affects a person’s ability to communicate and understand language properly. When recovering from a stroke, it can be challenging to interact with friends and family due to issues such as not being able to find the right words or understand what is being said in conversation.
Hemiparesis vs Hemiplegia: What’s the Difference?
Two common conditions can develop after surviving a stroke: hemiparesis and hemiplegia. You may be asking yourself, “Are hemiparesis and hemiplegia the same thing?” Since these two medical conditions sound similar, people often confuse or use them interchangeably. But they are not the same.
Watch how-to videos
FOR PATIENTS
$
Need help? Contact the Support team
$
