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Neuropsychological informed Psychotherapy and Tutoring
Learners who perceive the world differently often find themselves trapped in a menacing feedback loop resulting in a self-perception, that the way they understand the world, is somehow erroneous. This can lead to tenuous coping strategies, resulting in a snowballing effect of depression and anxiety.
For these learners, it’s pivotal to untangle these destructive mental edifices of anxiety and depression by directly working on learning tasks that reveal cognitive weaknesses and, subsequently, trigger these emotional storms.
In educational therapy, learners are taught to anticipate and notice learning challenges and their subsequent emotional derailments. They are taught to tolerate dysregulation, disallowing task abandonment, enabling stay- on-task behaviors when confronted with their learning difficulties.
Having a trusted mentor who understands the root of a learning problem and corresponding emotional confusion allows for stabilization when a similar learning task is confronted in the future. Confidence gleaned from confronting and creatively managing learning challenges generalizes rippling throughout the child’s life.
Neuropsychological Evaluation
A neuropsychologist, similar to a detective, works to understand the mysteries of the brain. The brain’s functions, e.g., cognitive, motor, behavioral, linguistic, attention, and so on are assessed with special measures to identify strengths and weaknesses caused by an illness, injury, or developmental disorders resulting in diagnosing conditions like ADHD, brain injuries, and learning disabilities. The resulting neuropsychological report,i.e., a brain cartography, provides insights that guide treatment, rehabilitation, and educational planning.
No two neurophysiological assessments are the same because no two brains are the same! It’s a personalized approach to understanding one’s unique cognitive blueprint.
Steps in a neuropsychological assessment:
1. Clinical Interview: a detailed conversation, discussing medical history, symptoms, and any presenting concerns. This interview provides the crucial context for the entire assessment.
2. Standardized measures: neuropsychologists utilize series of tests that measure various cognitive abilities such as memory, attention, problem-solving, and language skills. These tests are carefully chosen based on the unique presenting symptoms and history.
3. Behavioral Observations: Throughout the assessment, the neuropsychologist observes behaviors like how the learner approaches and solves problems. This helps in understanding cognitive processes beyond what standard tests can show.
4. School observation
5. Screen recordings of a learner managing a multistep learning task or project.
6. Feedback Session: After completing the tests, a feedback session is conducted. Here, the neuropsychologist discusses the findings providing insights into the learner’s cognitive strengths and weaknesses.
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Common Reasons for Referral
* Learning and Developmental Disorders: Children and adults may be assessed to identify specific learning disabilities or developmental disorders, aiding in educational planning and support.
* Memory Concerns: Individuals who experience memory lapses or difficulties may undergo an assessment to determine the cause, be it age-related changes, dementia, or other factors.
* Attention and Concentration Issues: Those struggling with attention, whether in academic or work settings, might be assessed for conditions like ADHD.
* Brain Injuries: Following a head injury, assessments can help understand the impact on cognitive functions.
* Neurological Disorders: Conditions like epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, or Parkinson’s disease often require cognitive assessments to manage the illness effectively.
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