Neuropsicologia clinica
A.Y. 2025/2026
Learning objectives
The aim of the course is to provide students with both theoretical and practical fundamentals, as well as the methodology and tools necessary to carry out a neuropsychological assessment for diagnostic, prognostic, specialist, or rehabilitative purposes.
In addition to providing basic knowledge of neuropsychological practice, the course aims to encourage students to have a critical perspective and a comprehensive understanding of the patient and family with whom he works. This helps them manage patient requests effectively by compensating for weaknesses and remaining skills.
In addition to providing basic knowledge of neuropsychological practice, the course aims to encourage students to have a critical perspective and a comprehensive understanding of the patient and family with whom he works. This helps them manage patient requests effectively by compensating for weaknesses and remaining skills.
Expected learning outcomes
At the end of the course, the student will be able to:
- Collect a neuropsychological history;
- Understand neuropsychological signs and symptoms;
- Acquire techniques for conducting a neuropsychological interview;
- Familiarize yourself with the main Italian neuropsychological tests;
- Draw diagnostic conclusions based on the analysis of the presented case.
- Collect a neuropsychological history;
- Understand neuropsychological signs and symptoms;
- Acquire techniques for conducting a neuropsychological interview;
- Familiarize yourself with the main Italian neuropsychological tests;
- Draw diagnostic conclusions based on the analysis of the presented case.
Lesson period: Second semester
Assessment methods: Esame
Assessment result: voto verbalizzato in trentesimi
Single course
This course can be attended as a single course.
Course syllabus and organization
Single session
Course syllabus
Neuropsychological Assessment Methodologies
Standardized neuropsychological tools and tests.
Evaluation protocols for various conditions: dementia, stroke, traumatic brain injury, epilepsy, psychiatric disorders.
Interpretation and integration of clinical results.
Neuropsychology of Neurological Disorders
Cognitive impairments in Alzheimer's disease and other dementias.
Neuropsychological deficits following traumatic brain injuries and focal lesions.
Neuropsychology of neurodegenerative diseases: Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).
Cerebrovascular diseases and related cognitive consequences.
Neuropsychological Interventions and Rehabilitation
Approaches and techniques for cognitive rehabilitation.
Standardized neuropsychological tools and tests.
Evaluation protocols for various conditions: dementia, stroke, traumatic brain injury, epilepsy, psychiatric disorders.
Interpretation and integration of clinical results.
Neuropsychology of Neurological Disorders
Cognitive impairments in Alzheimer's disease and other dementias.
Neuropsychological deficits following traumatic brain injuries and focal lesions.
Neuropsychology of neurodegenerative diseases: Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).
Cerebrovascular diseases and related cognitive consequences.
Neuropsychological Interventions and Rehabilitation
Approaches and techniques for cognitive rehabilitation.
Prerequisites for admission
No prior knowledge is required.
Teaching methods
The teaching involves both lectures and hands-on activities (discussions, simulations, cases)
Teaching Resources
The reference material for the course will be provided by the professor in the classroom during the first lesson.
Assessment methods and Criteria
The written test includes closed questions.
M-PSI/02 - PSYCHOBIOLOGY AND PHYSIOLOGICAL PSYCHOLOGY - University credits: 6
Lessons: 36 hours
Professor:
Ferrucci Roberta
Professor(s)