[Neuropsychologically oriented examination of preschool children. Practical consequences]

A random sample of the neuropediatric patients in our department, i.e. pre-school children of normal intelligence with brain injuries or suspected brain injuries, was investigated using a neuropsychological test system and compared with an age-standardized population of uninjured children. The results clearly indicate that is possible to register partial disorders of performance achievement already at the pre-school age. These disorders have special relevance for success at school, particularly in the initial stages. Practicable psychological-diagnostic possibilities and consequences for the care of such children have been derived from this study.