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Cognition and everyday life: The Science of Neurorehabilitation

Through readings, case studies, & observation students will examine specific cognitive abilities that are crucial for everyday activities.  Students will study brain functions in normal & brain-damaged populations & will learn about different cognitive rehabilitation approaches from a multidisciplinary perspective.  Students will also learn about theoretical approaches designed to address cognitive & perceptual impairments such as attention, orientation, executive functions & more.  Emphasis will be on cognitive problem identification: the evaluation process, & presentation of different treatment approaches in rehabilitation science. Course is appropriate for students interested in pre-health, nursing, speech pathology, education, psychology, linguistics, & neuroscience.
Liberal Arts Core/CORE Equivalent - satisfies the requirement for Natural Science

Course #
OT-UE 1011
Credits
4
Department
Occupational Therapy
Liberal Arts Core
Natural Science

Professors

Gerald Voelbel

Associate Professor of Occupational Therapy

gv23@nyu.edu