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On-line version ISSN 1886-1415Print version ISSN 0214-7823
Abstract
LOPEZ-CRUZ, Christian; CANO-LOPEZ, Irene; ALINO, Marta and PUIG-PEREZ, Sara. West syndrome and associated autism spectrum disorder: proposal for a neuropsychological assessment and intervention protocol. Pap. Psicol. [online]. 2022, vol.43, n.2, pp.125-132. Epub July 10, 2023. ISSN 1886-1415. https://dx.doi.org/10.23923/pap.psicol.2981.
Patients with West Syndrome and associated Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) have cognitive deficits (i.e., attentional, mnestic, visuoperceptive, executive function, and language impairments) that may affect their quality of life. After delimiting the cognitive profile of these patients, this study aims to design a specific neuropsychological assessment and intervention protocol, from a holistic and integrative approach. The program consists of 48 sessions planned over six months, including neuropsychological assessment sessions (before, halfway through, and at the end of the intervention) and intervention sessions focused on the affected cognitive domains, socioemotional aspects, and the improvement of autonomy and functionality. The proposed program is expected to be effective in improving cognitive functioning and quality of life in this population, contributing to optimize health care.
Keywords : West Syndrome; Epilepsy; Pediatric Epileptic Syndrome; Autism Spectrum Disorder; Neuropsychological Intervention.