Neuropsychological diagnostics in childhood and adolescence

Author(s): Lehmkuhl, G.

Journal/Book: Z Kinder Jugendpsychiat Psych. 2000; 28: Langgass-Strasse 76, CH-3000 Bern 9, Switzerland. Verlag Hans Huber. 177-187.

Abstract: Among a number of issues and disorder pictures neuropsychological diagnostics should occupy a solid position, both in the initial assessment, as well as in that of the course. With an eye towards its use in child and adolescent psychiatry, a descriptive definition of this area of psychological diagnostics must be provided. In SO doing, several essentially different approaches arise, whose effects on psychometrics and interpretation must be examined. Regardless of the fact that the current availability of standardized neuropsychological diagnostics is satisfactory only in certain areas, the methods used in clinical parctice and/or research presented, In addition to the individual test batteries, individual test methods for the areas Of visual and auditory memory functions. Attention functions, functions associated with speech, and executive functions are discussed. The current status of neuropsychological diagnostics generates essential tasks towards its further development. This is true with regard to goals attainable in the short term, such as adaptation or standardization of available instruments, as well as for long-term research tasks.

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Keyword(s): neuropsychology; tests; assessment; psychometrics; children; RELIABILITY; CHILDREN

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