Abstract

CARVAJAL-CASTRILLON, Julián et al. Clinic characterization of children and adolescents treated and evaluated in the neuropsychology ward in Medellin, Colombia. CES Psicol [online]. 2014, vol.7, n.1, pp.48-57. ISSN 2011-3080.

Introduction: In the neuropsychology ward of the Neurological Institute of Colombia (INDEC), children and adolescents's care with neurodevelopmental disorders is one of the main reasons for consultation about diagnosis and neuropsychological rehabilitation. Aim: Characterize both adolescent and children patients who have consulted in the neuropsychology ward INDEC. Patients and methods: 5.747 patients under 18, who were evaluated or received neuropsychological rehabilitation in the INDEC between the years 2009 and 2012 were selected. Also, the variables of age, sex and diagnosis were studied. Results: Disturbance of activity and attention were diagnosed in children, as well as mild mental retardation, mixed anxiety disorder and depression. International Classification of Diseases (ICD -10) was used. The diagnosis was made on the neuropsychology ward. Conclusion: the main consulted types of childhood neurological disease in Antioquia population were identified, in order to implement control strategies, diagnosis and treatment mechanisms that allow children with neurodevelopmental disorders are incorporated into society, family and school.

Keywords : Autism; Depression; Mental Retardation; Pediatric Neuropsychology; Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity.

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