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Neuropsychological Development and Assessment From Infancy to Adolescence

Neuropsychological Development and Assessment From Infancy to Adolescence
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Author(s): Evanthia Smyrli (City College, University of York, Greece)and Kalliopi Megari (City College, University of York, Greece & University of Western Macedonia, Greece)
Copyright: 2025
Pages: 20
Source title: Clinical Applications of Pediatric Neuropsychology from Infancy to Adolescence
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Kalliopi Megari (City College, University of York, Greece)
DOI: 10.4018/979-8-3693-9689-6.ch002

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Abstract

Significant changes in developmental, cognitive, linguistic, affective, and behavioural domains characterise the continuous process of neuropsychological development from birth to adolescence. This chapter focusues on the stages of neuropsychological development from birth to adolescence outlined in Jean Piaget's Cognitive Development Theory (1936), as well as major contributions in the field by Lev Vygotsky and Alexander Luria. In addition, it describes how some well-known neuropsychological disorders, such as attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism spectrum disorder (ASD), and intellectual disabilities, including Down syndrome can be diagnosed using the milestones of typical child development found in the Cognitive Development Theory. The chapter discusses important factors to consider when deciding whether interventions would be suitable for children with cognitive difficulties.

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