Syndromes of Related Development of Higher Mental Functions

ABSTRACT

The paper is aimed to develop Luria’s theory of the syndrome analysis to developmental neuropsychology through qualitative and quantitative studies of higher mental functions underdevelopment. A neuropsychological study of the development of higher mental functions in preschool children is considered primordial to prevent a risk of further learning problems. A comprehensive program of neuropsychological remediation effectively helps to overcome revealed difficulties and is a means for prevention of learning problems at school.

Keywords:

A.R. Luria, developmental neuropsychology, underdevelopment of higher mental functions, qualitative assessment.