Neuropsychological Rehabilitation

Presentation

With this module the student is expected to acquire a comprehensive knowledge of the main neuropsychological rehabilitation techniques used in a behavioral approach.

Part of this Programme

Applied Neuropsychology

Level of Qualification|Semesters|ECTS

| Semestral | 5

Year | Type of course unit | Language

1 |Mandatory |Português

Code

ULHT789-10988

Recommended complementary curricular units

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Prerequisites and co-requisites

n/a

Professional Internship

Não

Syllabus

Principles of Neuropsychological Rehabilitation
     The historical perspective of Neuropsychological Rehabilitation
     Theoretical bases and intervention models in Neuropsychological Rehabilitation
Rehabilitation / Stimulation / Function Training: Common and Divergent Points

Neuroanatomy and Neuropathology

Neuronal plasticity and synaptic reorganization

Neuropsychological Assessment vs Neuropsychological Rehabilitation / Post Rehabilitation Review

Factors associated with neurological and neurobehavioral recovery

Neuropsychological Intervention in the various areas:

Attention

Memory

Executive Functions

Communication and Language

Praxias

Gnosias

Calculation

Visuospatial and visuoconstructive

Psychopathology associated with neuropsychological disorders

Neuropsychological Assessment and Rehabilitation in childhood

The multidisciplinary team and family work

Socio-Professional Reinsertion

Study and analysis of clinical cases

Training in the elaboration of Neuropsychological Rehabilitation programs

Objectives

With this module the student is expected to acquire a comprehensive knowledge of the main neuropsychological rehabilitation techniques used in a behavioral approach.

Teaching methodologies and assessment

Exposure and training (simulated) of the main rehabilitation techniques of the superior nervous functions. The evaluation consists of the analysis of an article and a frequency with case study analysis.

References

• Abrisqueta-Gomez, J. & Santos, F. H. (Eds.; 2006). Reabilitação neuropsicológica: da teoria à prática. S. Paulo: Artes Médicas

• Banich, M.T. (2004). Cognitive Neuroscience and Neuropsychology. Houghton Mifflin Company. ISBN-10: 061812210

• D¿Amato, R.C.  & Hartlage, L.C. (2008). Essentials of Neuropsychological Assessment: Treatment Planning for Rehabilitation. New York: Springer Pub Co. ISBN-10: 0826144713

• Ekman, L.L. (2007). Neuroscience: Fundamentals for Rehabilitation. Saunders. ISBN-10: 1416025782

• Gregor, P.  & Newell, A. (2007). A Special Issue of Neuropsychological Rehabilitation. NY: Taylor & Francis. ASIN: B000OT7Z3M

• Halligan, P.W., Wade, D.T. (2005). The Effectiveness of Rehabilitation for Cognitive Deficits. Oxford University Press, NY . ISBN-10: 0198526547

• Hill, R.D., Backman, L. & Stigsdotter-Neely, A. (2000). Cognitive Rehabilitation in Old Age. NY: Oxford University Press. ISBN-10: 0195119851

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