How word semantics and phonology affect handwriting of Alzheimer's patients: A machine learning based analysis

Nicole Dalia Cilia, Claudio De Stefano, Francesco Fontanella, Sabato Marco Siniscalchi

Abstract: Highlights•We investigated the handwriting of people affected by Alzheimer’s disease (AD).•We investigated the impact of word semantics and phonology.•Investigating handwriting in AD patients holds significant clinical relevance.•Dysgraphia can serve as an additional indicator for timely diagnosis.•Results confirmed AD harms brain areas processing visual feedback.