Cognitive Rehabilitation bases its theoretical assumptions on the plasticity of the brain; from Behavioral Analysis, specific rehabilitation interventions can be programmed for functions that are compromised. Most of the interventions are based on functional and learning reorganization hypotheses
Cognitive impairment has implications for autonomy in daily life activities and on learning new strategies for motor performance recovery. The objective of cognitive rehabilitation is to improve the functional adaptation of the patient and his subjective well-being Prerequisite is the patient's ability to learn and generalize new strategies to solve daily problems.
“Neuropsychological rehabilitation is the study of the re-organizing opportunities of the damaged brain; it starts from the assumption that the neuroplastic capabilities of our brain are present. After injury, can be guided to optimize rehabilitative treatment aimed at achieving the highest degree of autonomy and independence through recovery and / or compensating for cognitive and behavioral impairments; this provision is aimed at improving the quality of life of the patient and his reintegration in his family and social environment.”Mazzucchi 1999
Lectures (20 hours).
Lectures are performed in all the teaching location by owners teachers.
The course provides the basis for understanding the cognitive rehabilitation methodologies. Recovery of brain functions and Brain plasticityFunctional Recovery and Neuropsychological Disorders Prognosis of functional recovery of neuropsychological disorders Neuropsychological tests and functional recovery Aphasia Rehabilitation of visual disturbance disorders Emotional disorder and its rehabilitation Rehabilitation of the constructive apraxis Disturbances of attention: treatment Functional alterations: Methodological aspects.
The slides used during lectures and other educational materials (such as in-depth tutorial, E-book) will be provided by teachers; they may also indicate books, articles and scientific journals.
The notes taken during the lectures and material provided by teachers are sufficient for the exam.
LEONARDO COCITO (President)
ROSARIA ANDREOTTI
ALESSANDRA CAMPUS
ELENA CARABELLI
GIUSEPPE CORVAGLIA
ELISABETTA CRISTIANI
SUSANNA FRASCONI
CRISTIANA GHIRARDI
MARIA LAURA INGLESE
MAGDA RIZZARDI
CARLO SERRATI
TIZIANA TASSINARI
CARLA ZAT
First semester, third year
Oral interview; the oral examination will be mainly directed to ensure a proper understanding of the theory discussed in the course.
Available 6 examination dates.
The assessment method is explained during the lessons.
The exam consists of an oral interview based on the lectures and on the program, to evaluate knowledge and critical thinking of the student.
