Neuropsychological Intervention and Treatment Approaches for Childhood and Adolescent Disorders

Abstract

Information about the child’s neuropsychological, cognitive, academic, and psychosocial status forms the basis for designing integrated intervention and treatment plans for children and adolescents with brain-related disorders. Efforts in developing models of neuropsychological intervention have been expanding in recent years. Two models are described in this chapter: the Multistage Neuropsychological Assessment-Intervention Model and the developmental neuropsychological remediation/habilitation framework designed by Rourke (1994). Systematic rehabilitation procedures developed by Reitan and Wolfson (1992) are also briefly reviewed. This chapter presents the underlying features of each model.