Knowledge of cognitive and emotional-motivational deficits associated with brain injury or dysfunction in the adult patient.
Understanding the neural basis of motivated behavior and human cognitive processes.
At the end of the course and laboratory activities, the student will learn the basics of neuropsychological assessment and rehabilitation.
Attendance at lessons is not compulsory, but recommended; attendance at the laboratory is mandatory
Main causes of acquired brain damage.
The method in clinical neuropsychology.
Main tools for neuropsychological assessment.
Approach to cognitive rehabilitation techniques.
Alterations of cognitive and emotional abilities as a result of brain injury.
Amnesias, frontal syndromes, dementias and mild cognitive impairment, neglect, visual-spatial disorders, acquired speech disorders, apraxia, agnosia.
#1. Grossi D., Trojano L. (2011). Lineamenti di Neuropsicologia Clinica. Roma: Carocci Editore
#2. Zettin M., La Foresta S., Quattropani MC. (2017). L'intervento neuropsicologico olistico nelle cerebrolesioni acquisite. Manuale introduttivo. Roma: Alpes Italia.
Author | Title | Publisher | Year | ISBN |
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Grossi D., Trojano L. | Lineamenti di Neuropsicologia Clinica | Carocci | 2011 | 9788843057245 |
Zettin M., La Foresta S., Quattropani MC. | L'intervento neuropsicologico olistico nelle cerebrolesioni acquisite. Manuale introduttivo. | Apes Italia | 2017 | 9788865313794 |
Subjects | Text References | |
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1 | Main causes of acquired brain damage. | Book #1 |
2 | The method in clinical neuropsychology. | Book #1 |
3 | Main tools for neuropsychological assessment. | Book #1 |
4 | Amnesias, frontal syndromes, dementias and mild cognitive impairment. | Book #1 |
5 | Alterations of cognitive and emotional abilities as a result of brain injury. | Book #2 |
6 | Approach to cognitive rehabilitation techniques. | Book #2 |