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11777
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| Year |
1
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| Semester |
S1
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| ECTS Credits |
5
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| Workload |
T(15H)/TP(30H)
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| Scientific area |
Psychology
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Entry requirements |
Not applicable.
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Mode of delivery |
Presencial Attending
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Work placements |
Not aplicable
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Learning outcomes |
1. Know the theoretical and practical models underlying neuropsychological assessment;
2. Characterize the main neuropsychological syndromes and neuropsychological assessment methods;
3. Demonstrate competence in administering, quoting and interpreting the results of neuropsychological tests.
4. Demonstrate the ability to articulate and communicate information obtained from the interview, clinical history and neuropsychological test's results in the context of a neuropsychological report.
5. Understand the complexity of neuropsychological assessment work.
6. Demonstrate competence in planning and implementing neuropsychological rehabilitation techniques.
7. Demonstrate the ability to monitor, articulate and communicate information on intervention outputs.
8. Understand the complexity, potential and limits of intervention work in neuropsychological stimulation and rehabilitation.
9. Know current research topics in this area.
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Syllabus |
1. Multidimensional model of neuropsychological assessment
2. Ethical issues in the context of neuropsychological assessment of adults and elderly adults
3. Clinical interview
4. Pre-morbid intelligence and cognitive reserve: TeLPI
5. Cognitive screening and general cognition: MMSE, MoCA, TDR, ACE-R, ADAS-Cog, CDR
6. Memory: WMS-III, FCSRT, CFT, RAVLT, CVMT, SMC, EQDC
7. Attention and Executive Functions: Toulouse & Pieron Dam, D2, Trail Making Test, Stroop, Tower of London, Wisconsin, Verbal fluency, BRIEF
8. Functional Capacity: IAFAI, CAI-Health
9. Performance validity: Rey 15-IMT
10. Multidimensional model of neuropsychological rehabilitation
11. Relationship between neuropsychological assessment and the design of a neuropsychological stimulation and / or rehabilitation program
12. Techniques of stimulation and / or neuropsychological rehabilitation: theoretical and empirical basis, exemplification of application in various clinical conditions, associated ethic
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Main Bibliography |
D’Amato, R. C. & Hartlage, L. C. (2008). Essentials of neuropsychological assessment: Treatment planning for rehabilitation (2nd ed). Springer.
Kolb, B & Whishaw, I. (2008). Fundamentals of Human Neuropsychology (5th ed). Worth Publishers Inc.
Lezak, M., Howieson, D., Bigler, E., & Tranel, D. (2012). Neuropsychological assessment (5th ed). Oxford University Press.
Simões, M. R., Santana, I., & Grupo de Estudos de Envelhecimento Cerebral e Demência (Eds.) (2015). Escalas e Testes na Demência (3ª. edição) [Scales and Tests in Dementia, 3rd ed.]. Novartis.
Strauss, E., Sherman, E.M.S. & Spreen, O. (2006). A Compendium of neuropsychological tests: Administration, norms, and commentary. Oxford University Press.
Smith, G. E. & Farias, S. T. (2018). APA Handbook of Dementia. American Psychological Association
Wilson, B., Winegardner, J., van Heugten, C., & Ownsworth, T. (2017). Neuropsychological Rehabilitation: The International Handbook. Routledge
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Teaching Methodologies and Assessment Criteria |
Expository classes with availability of current and representative bibliography of the themes, including studies for the Portuguese population. Training of testing / practical skills in the application, quotation and analysis and interpretation of results, as well as case formulation, based on the realization of a practical work based on a neuropsychological assessment manual / protocol for adults and / or elderly adults to be made available students. Training in planning skills for a neuropsychological stimulation and / or rehabilitation program adapted to clinical conditions. Training of practical skills for implementation, monitoring and integration of information / outputs of cognitive rehabilitation. Tutorial guidance is also foreseen in carrying out these works.
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Language |
Portuguese. Tutorial support is available in English.
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