OVERVIEW

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

AIMS AND CONTENT

LEARNING OUTCOMES

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.

AIMS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES

“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

TEACHING METHODS

Lectures (20 hours).

Lectures are performed in all the teaching location by owners teachers.

SYLLABUS/CONTENT

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.

RECOMMENDED READING/BIBLIOGRAPHY

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.

TEACHERS AND EXAM BOARD

Exam Board

MANUELA MOLLICA (President)

ROSARIA ANDREOTTI

FRANCESCA MARIA BATTAGLIA

PAOLA BONA

ALESSANDRA CAMPUS

ELENA CARABELLI

VITO MICHELE CORNACCHIA

GIUSEPPE CORVAGLIA

ELISABETTA CRISTIANI

SERGIO MUNGO

MAGDA RIZZARDI

CARLO SERRATI

TIZIANA TASSINARI

LEONARDO COCITO (President and Coordinator of Integrated Course)

LESSONS

LESSONS START

First semester, third year

Class schedule

The timetable for this course is available here: Portale EasyAcademy

EXAMS

EXAM DESCRIPTION

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.

ASSESSMENT METHODS

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.

Exam schedule