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Course Prerequisites:  

Introductory course in Human Neuropsychology
    Course Description:  

The total course will take 20 hours, divided into two times, 2.5 hours during four weeks.  After an introduction in brain-behavior development, special attention will be devoted to topics where the neurological substrate is clear, (e.g. epilepsy, head trauma, CVA, hydrocephalus, brain tumor, dementia) and their consequences for the life span development of an individual.  In the second part, special attention will be devoted to neuropsychological aspects, diagnosis and treatment of learning disabilities, ADHD, dyslexia, BPPD, NLD, PDD.  In the third part, special attention will be given to the different aspects of neuropsychology in Europe in terms of training, requirements and licensing.  Finally, attention will be given to the translation problems of American Neuropsychological tests with the European context.  All of the above will be illustrated with clinical examples and ongoing research.  There will be ample time for discussion and exchange of ideas and experience.

Rourke, B.B., Bakker, Fisk, Strang. Child neuropsychology: An introduction to theory, research and clinical practice.  New York: Guilford Press, 1983.

Spreen, O., Risser, A.H., Edgell, D. Developmental neuropsychology. New York: Oxford University Press, 1995.

Anderson, V., Northam, Hendy, Wrennall. Developmental neuropsychology: A clinical approach.  Philadelphia: Taylor & Francis, 2001.

Rourke, van der Vlugt, Rourke. Practice of child-clinical neuropsychology.  Swets and Zeitlinger, 2002.

Other readings to be announced at the Institute.