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Laura Carbonero Sancho, a speech therapist with clinical experience in the treatment of adults with neurological disorders, explains in this article what aphasia is and the characteristics of each of its clinical profiles, while referring to speech therapy intervention methods. What is aphasia? Every year, an average of 4.5 million survivors of a stroke who …
The neuropsychologist Andrea Cristina Alvarado Rodas explains in this article where Broca’s area and Wernicke’s area are located and their function. She also explains the characteristics of Broca’s aphasia and Wernicke’s aphasia. Language is the tool used by human beings to communicate. It is closely related to thinking and often works in conjunction, although they …
Today we present a new generator to work on pre-reading in children called Rotated Letters. What does this activity to work on pre-reading in children consist of? The children will have to look for the indicated letter among a group of rotated letters and point out those that are the same as the requested model, regardless of whether the …
The speech therapist specializing in neurological disorders Valeria Bondarenko Gabets explains in this article how to help a person with aphasia through a caregiver’s guide. It provides guidelines for caregivers of people with aphasia and emphasizes the behaviors that should be avoided. Aphasia, a condition that affects communication ability, can present unique challenges for both …
The neuropsychopedagogue Juan Carlos Cancelado Rey explains in this article the neuropsychology of aphasias from a processing model, focusing on the definition, characteristics, symptoms, and affected processes of Broca’s aphasia and Wernicke’s aphasia. Neuropsychology of aphasias from a processing model: “I never thought that speaking would be so difficult” – Broca, “What’s wrong with them, …
The neuropsychologist specialized in child development Carmen Miranda explains in this article the child neuropsychological intervention for specific language impairment that she has carried out in her center NKI Neuropsicológica with NeuronUP. Within the field of child neuropsychological intervention, Specific Language Impairment (SLI) represents a challenge that requires specialized attention. This disorder affects language development …
The learning process begins from the moment of birth for all children. The beginning of interaction with the physical and social environment sends constant stimuli to the newborn’s body, especially the brain. The influence of the family and the people who interact with the children will be fundamental to stimulate the development of all the …
The field of neuropsychological profile research in dementias is a prolific field, more and more interest is placed in knowing what are the defining characteristics of this nosological entity, understanding in depth how the different cognitive abilities are affected will help us to make early diagnoses in order to intervene in subjects and slow down …
Definition of the mirror neuron system Neuroanatomy of the mirror neuron system motor/imitation : There are two main neuronal networks that make up the mirror neuron system (Cattaneo & Rizzolati, 2008): one formed by areas of the parietal lobe and the premotor cortex, as well as by the caudal part of the lower frontal rotation; and another …
