Clinical Neuropsychology: Historical Notes, Theoretical-Methodological Foundations and Guidelines for Professional Training

Authors

José Roberto Wajman Universidade Federal de São Paulo - Escola Paulista de Medicina (UNIFESP-EPM), São Paulo, SP, Brasil http://orcid.org/0000-0002-9296-2498

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Keywords:

Neuropsychology, History of psychology, Professional education

Abstract

Neuropsychology focuses on disciplines arising from the interface between neuroscience and cognitive psychology, and its research converges on the relationship between the brain and behavior. As has been observed in several reference centers in Brazil, the spread of Neuropsychology has been occurring in a dizzying way, although the establishment of education and training guidelines are still out of standard. This article describes the historical development of Neuropsychology, focusing on its theoretical and methodological foundations, its current regulatory condition, as well as future perspectives in the creation of guidelines for professional training. Studies have shown a tendency to characterize the activity of the neuropsychologist in the most diverse fields in which it is taught, practiced, and diffused. In Brazil, it is necessary a taxonomy about the profession of the specialist in neuropsychology, whether in relation to his training or his professional performance.

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