ABSTRACT
The behaviour, words and self-portraits of stroke patients with body schema disorders are very different from those of patients devoid of such disorders. The patients may speak of their paralysed limbs as heavy, cumbersome, etc. In some cases, patients speak of their paralysed hand as having a personal will or character. These patients draw asymmetrical portraits with unilateral lacks. This is partly due to visual neglect. However, many portraits are also completely disorganised. Contrary to other patients, those with left hemiplegia and body schema disorders may handle their paralysed hand with harsh and aggressive gestures.
