The Japanese journal of neuropsychology

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ArticleTitle	Perspectives in neuropsychological rehabilitation
Language	J
AuthorList	Toshiko Watamori
Affiliation	Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders Hiroshima Prefectural College of Health Sciences
Publication	Japanese Journal of Neuropsychology: 21 (1), 2-8, 2005
Received
Accepted
Abstract	Recent developments in neuropsychological rehabilitation were described using the International Classification of Functioning (ICF), Disability and Health-framework. Two rehabilitation techniques that stem from neural plasticity research, errorless learning and constraint-induced therapy, were explained. Several topics in aphasia rehabilitation were introduced with emphasis on activity and participation levels of the ICF. It was proposed that database resource will assist further development of the theory of rehabilitation and guide clinicians in the selection and implementation of treatment strategies for people with brain damage. Public education is an important duty for us to promote understanding of the invisible problems encountered by people with neuropsychological disorders.
Keywords	neuropsychological rehabilitation, ICF, errorless learning, constraint-induced therapy, internet training