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Anne Castles1, Saskia Kohnen, Lyndsey Nickels
1Department of Cognitive Science, ARC Centre of Excellence in Cognition and its Disorders, Macquarie University, , Sydney, New South Wales 2109, Australia.
Cognitive neuropsychology can aid in understanding developmental disorders by examining cognitive deficits and their causes. Analyzing patterns in both developmental and acquired cases reveals crucial insights into cognitive impairments.
Area of Science:
- Cognitive neuropsychology
- Developmental psychology
- Neuroscience
Background:
- Cognitive neuropsychology has informed cognitive theories and acquired disorders.
- Its application to developmental disorders remains debated.
- Previous research has questioned the utility of cognitive neuropsychology in a developmental context.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the applicability of cognitive neuropsychology to developmental disorders.
- To determine how the cognitive neuropsychological approach can be used to study developmental disorders.
- To address challenges in applying cognitive neuropsychology to developmental contexts.
Main Methods:
- Outlining key features of the cognitive neuropsychological approach.
- Considering challenges to the approach from a developmental perspective.
- Distinguishing methodological and conceptual challenges.
Main Results:
- The cognitive neuropsychological approach offers valuable methods for studying developmental disorders.
- Investigating patterns of associations and dissociations is key.
- Examining both developmental and acquired cases provides a comprehensive view.
Conclusions:
- Cognitive neuropsychology can effectively describe cognitive deficits in developmental disorders.
- This approach aids in delineating potential causal pathways for these disorders.
- Integrating findings from developmental and acquired cases strengthens understanding.
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