Neuropsychology and Language. Case Study
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language, neuropsychology, speech therapyAbstract
The language is fundamental for the development of human thought, acting as a means of expression and understanding of reality. This cognitive process requires the proper functioning of neuropsychological processes, such as attention, memory and intellectual abilities, as postulated by Alexander Luria. However, traumatic events, such as brain injuries, can compromise both language and other cognitive skills essential for daily life. This case study explores the neuropsychological processes in a 17-year-old patient with a history of traumatic brain injury, who presents with dysarthria and aphasia. Through clinical observation, it has been shown that language alterations are accompanied by deficits in various cognitive functions. This analysis is based on the theories of Luria and Alfredo Ardila, providing a guide to evaluate the interrelation between neuropsychological processes and language development from a speech therapy approach.
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