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 to develop models of neuropsychological intervention have been expanding in recent years. In an effort to provide a framework for linking assessment to interventions, the Multistage Neuropsychological Assessment-Intervention Model is presented. Specific techniques for designing intervention programs addressing academic, psychosocial, and executive function (EF) deficits associated with various childhood and adolescent disorders are summarized.