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According to the International Dyslexia Association, “Dyslexia is a specific learning disability that is neurobiological in origin. It is characterized by difficulties with accurate and/or fluent word recognition and by poor spelling and decoding abilities. These difficulties typically result from a deficit in the phonological component of language that is often unexpected in relation to other cognitive abilities and the provision of effective classroom instruction.
ADHD requires a multi-factorial treatment approach. Besides the traditional neuropsychological approach consisting of consultation, neuropsychological examination, treatment (Medical Adjustment Counseling), and Cognitive Rehabilitation, the following are supplemental approaches: Diet: Individuals with ADHD can be more sensitive to certain foods, meaning their symptoms worsen from consuming them.
HRV biofeedback is a unique service offered at NRS|Lifespan. While some patients seek out this treatment intentionally, others are referred for biofeedback by their medical doctors and, therefore, have little knowledge about this treatment and how it may be useful to them.
Neurodivergent describes people whose brain differences affect how their brain works The word “Neurodivergent” is not a medical term. It exists as a way to describe people using words other than “normal” and “abnormal” Some Neurodivergent people struggle because of systems or processes that limits their abilities to demonstrate their strengths or that create new or more intense challenges for them For someone who is Neurodivergent,
Major depressive disorder (MDD) is a common mental condition experienced by millions of people. Based on National Institute of Mental Health research, more than 17 million adults in the U.S. experienced a major depressive episode the previous year. While most people can manage depressive symptoms on their own,
Social Pragmatic Communication Disorder is a disorder in understanding pragmatic aspects of language. SPCD is characterized by reduced verbal and nonverbal communication abilities that cannot be explained by low cognitive ability, whereas ASD includes communication problems, but also has restricted, repetitive behaviors (RRB’s).
In the past, the major focus of neuropsychology has been largely diagnostic and primarily concerned with relationships between lesion localization and subsequent cognitive/behavioral alterations. Currently the primary issue, especially in forensic and clinical settings, is to determine an individual’s functional capacity.
The rapid rise of digital media use has been shown to worsen ADHD symptoms and the overall state of adolescents with ADHD. This phenomenon is called Problematic Digital Media Use (PDMU) which includes use of social media, video games, television shows,
Has your family member or partner been having increasing difficulty with independent living skills, including paying bills, food shopping, driving, or completing daily activities such as getting dressed, bathing, or eating? These difficulties, along with memory and other thinking problems, often bring families of the individuals affected by these symptoms to a neuropsychologist.
Psychotherapy today includes a number of different approaches. In order to be effective, it is important to understand the type of patient you are treating, and the ability of the neuropsychologist or mental health professional to deliver the appropriate care. First,