Abstract

SANTOS, Flávia Heloísa dos. Paediatric neuropsychological rehabilitation. Psicol. cienc. prof. [online]. 2005, vol.25, n.3, pp.450-461. ISSN 1414-9893.

Neuropsychology investigates behavioural expression of cerebral dysfunctions, i. e., the interaction between preserved and impaired brain structures and cognitive functions such as language, memory, attention and others. Paediatric neuropsychology has specificities: maturation, cognitive strategies, school and cultural learning, and intrinsic characteristics related to brain reorganisation. The objective of neuropsychological rehabilitation in children is to establish strategies to adapt impaired cognitive functions in contrast to environmental demands. Pediatric cognitive rehabilitation helps children with learning disabilities, epilepsy, traumatic brain injury, autistic syndrome, brain tumours, cerebral palsy, etc. The investigation of the rehabilitation program effectiveness depends on many factors. The neuropsychologist must contribute to develop new strategies of cognitive rehabilitation, be qualified to use them and share with the interdisciplinary staff the effective techniques and experiences.

Keywords : Developmental neuropsychology; Cognitive rehabilitation; Children.

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