Journal of Child and Adolescent Behavior
Open Access

Abstract

The presentation will include the different components of the Attention and the executives functions that are assessed in neuropsychology in a clinical setting. The auditory attention selective and simultaneous, the visual attention, the denomination, the inhibition, the switching abilities are all components that affect the learning, can be assessed and treated. The functional treatment of these components will be reviewed. Four study cases will be presented showing the effect of the functional treatment in the Attention Deficit Disorder. The quantitative assessment using international tools comparing these skills pre and post-treatment will be exposed. Qualitative analysis of the improvement in the daily life will be presented. The difficulties faced in the arab world by the clients and the therapists to assess and treat the attention deficit disorder will be demonstrated.

Biography

Reine Bou Issa Ghafary is dedicating her time to best serve the community. She established Talking Brains Center FZE in DSO, Dubai, special needs center for learning disabilities and neurological cases. Having over 18 years of experience in the speech language therapy and Neuropsychology profession and holding several degrees including Masters in Neuropsychology (Clinical psychologist) from Angers University in France, Graduate Diploma in School Psychology and Master in Speech and Language Therapy from the Lebanese University. She is one of the founders and a board member in the Emirates SLP Society.

E-mail: reine@talkingbrainscenter.com