Neuropsychology of the Frontal Lobes :
Clinical Implications
Francois Boller
INSERM
Paris, France
Prerequisites :
A basic knowledge of neuropsychology and of neurosciences, particularly
neuroanatomy.
Course Description:
In 1964, Hans-Lukas Teuber considered by many as one of the
founders of modern Neuropsychology evoked the "riddle" of frontal
lobe function in humans (1). This course will present the
advances and resolutions that have been achieved, as well as show the
many areas of remaining perplexity. Its emphasis will be on real life,
every day clinical situations.
Course Outline:
History of the Frontal Lobes : still a riddle ?
Evolution of ideas concerning cognitive changes and dementia
Clinical testing
Neuropsychological tests
Fronto Temporal dementia:
a) pathology
b) clinical picture
Other pathologies of the frontal lobes
Rehabilitation
Reading List
Handbook of Neuropsychology, particularly Vol 6, 7 and 9 of the second
edition as well as Vol 9 of the first edition which includes a landmark
chapter by Petrides and Pandya. (Please note that there is a paperback
edition which is quite affordable.)