How to carry out cognitive stimulation in children with NeuronUP

The neuropsychology team at INANP tells us how they work on cognitive stimulation in children with neurodevelopmental problems with NeuronUP

At INANP we receive a large number of underage patients who suffer from disorders
related to neurodevelopment. When they arrive at our center, the first step is to carry out an assessment to detect the problems they present.

From there, an intervention plan is established, in which, in most cases, cognitive stimulation is carried out.

Profiles to which the intervention is applied

The profiles treated at the center are very diverse. In addition, it should be noted that each case presents a series of specific characteristics. This means that the intervention process is continuously adapted to the needs of the case.

However, there are a number of profiles that are often candidates for work through cognitive stimulation, which we list below:

• Attention Deficit and/or Hyperactivity Disorders (ADHD)
• Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)
• Learning Disorders

Depending on the requirements we find, some areas or others will need to be addressed. However, we always choose to apply tools and processes in accordance with the patient’s progress and situation.

How is cognitive stimulation carried out?

The first point is the specification of the professional’s work objectives, taking into account the patient’s needs. Therefore, the professional’s participation in adapting their intervention and considering non-therapeutic variables, such as the emotional state, the context, etc., is fundamental.

From there, it is necessary to establish the tools that will be used by the professional to address the different difficulties presented by the patient in question.

What tools can be used?

Currently, there are various options available to carry out cognitive intervention. As already mentioned, it is important to take into account the patient’s circumstances, and therefore the tools that may be useful for their needs.

In our case, the neuropsychology team uses NeuronUP, among others, to complement this process.

NeuronUP in three words

Our team describes the tool with the following adjectives:

Versatile

It helps us adapt to different environments and profiles. This means that within the same tool, we can cover many types of cases. In addition, it allows for a personalized selection of exercises in line with what the professional wants to work on in each session.

Diverse

It has many variables, which allow work on different cognitive areas, such as attention, memory, language, orientation, praxis and gnosis, among others. This makes it an option suitable for the center’s daily work, since we must adapt to very diverse cases.

Intuitive

We consider that one of the strongest points of the application is its ease of use. It is very simple to work with for both the professional and for the patient and the families we serve.

This is a fundamental characteristic, since in our team we prioritize making the entire intervention process with families easier and avoiding potential issues.

Advantages of using NeuronUP

With the foundations of the tool defined, from our point of view, NeuronUP has a number of benefits that fit within the work carried out as far as cognitive stimulation is concerned:

Personalization

This allows the team to adapt exercises and games to each patient specifically. In this way, a variety of activities and levels are offered that are useful for progressing in the patient’s process.

Possibility of blended work

Another convenience it offers is the ability to design a plan with families, in which work can be done both in person at the center and by establishing online sessions, allowing them to carry out the activities from their own homes.

At our center, we treat cases from different parts of the country, as well as from other countries, so this option facilitates the cognitive intervention work.

Generates motivation in patients

Being a digital application makes it a very attractive tool to work with the youngest patients. This also leads to greater adherence, since the intervention process has a more playful and entertaining approach.

Reliability

NeuronUP is designed on a solid theoretical basis, which makes the professional feel confident using it. It is important to work with validated material, as this provides reassurance both to the team and to the families.

Facilitates communication

A strong point of the tool is its NeuronUP Score functionality. This option allows us to obtain patient data, observing strengths and weaknesses. This enables the professional to quantify progress and convey it to the families more easily.

Continuous evolution

It should be noted that this platform has evolved a lot since its beginnings. There are continuous improvements and we increasingly find more features and advances within it.

Adequate support

It is also essential to have good user support when an issue arises. From our experience we can assure that the support has always been quick and effective.

Conclusion

There are many advantages that our team perceives in NeuronUP. Therefore, we trust this platform to be able to offer the best to the families who come to our center.

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