Abstract

STRAVOGIANNIS, Andrea Lorena et al. Neuropsychological assessment and differential diagnosis of bipolar disorder and conduct disorder: a case study. Psicol. hosp. (São Paulo) [online]. 2016, vol.14, n.2, pp. 02-17. ISSN 2175-3547.

Objective: Describe a case study of 10-year-old- girl referred for neuropsychological evaluation to clarify the differential diagnosis (conduct disorder, bipolar disorder and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder). Method: The child was evaluated in 5 sessions. Additional data were collected with parents and with school´s pedagogical coordinator. The protocol was composed by tasks and tests assessing intellectual functioning, memory, cognitive flexibility and, executive functions using Wechsler Intelligence Scale for children, Rey Complex Figure, Stroop Test, Trail Making Test, Hanoi Tower, SNAP-IV scale and, Attention Deficit Disorder Scale for Teachers - ADHD. Results: The results showed evidence of conduct disorder, as well as impairment in cognitive performance, academic abilities and even decreased executive functions. Conclusion: Patient showed borderline intellectual functioning, traits of conduct disorder and bipolarity. ADHD diagnosis could not be verified.

Keywords : Conduct disorder; Neuropsychological evaluation; Child.

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