NEUROPSYCHOLOGICAL INTERVENTION IN DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS

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There is an increase of children identifi ed with developmental disorders, which is why it is necessary to have knowledge of the neuropsychological and cultural-historical psychological approach, which will allow the specialist to approach the cause of different alterations, expand the diagnostic possibilities and to create intervention programmes. The neuropsychological diagnosis obtained from a qualitative analysis makes it possible for the neuropsychological assessment to consider not only the causes of the clinical picture but also to determine the objectives and methods for neuropsychological correction. One of the main challenges of child neuropsychology consists in elaborating and not selecting the methods of intervention (Solovieva and Quintanar, ). The remediation and teaching programmes are personalized, as they are aimed at functional integration of weak neuropsychological mechanisms by relying on strong mechanisms. The programme contains a particular sequence of stages, in the initial phase the objectives to be developed through the different tasks are explained to the parents, the work agreement is presented and rapport with the child is established. In each of the stages, the child’s motivation, desire and willingness to work on different activities is guaranteed. During the therapy sessions, neuropsychologist provides the child with the necessary physical and verbal guidance. The participation of the family and the social context is fundamental throughout the process of neuropsychological correction, with the objective of improving the child’s quality of life and his or her integral development.