Eleonora Palmieri

Title : Executive Disorders. Functional analysis, habilitative treatments and early Prevention

Abstract:

Executive Disorders. Functional analysis, habilitative treatments and early prevention.

Today neurobiological and pedagogic convergences allow the development of  knowledge of Executive Functions  (E.F. ) and their  contributions to   the activation of useful forms of early intervention and habilitative treatment ( or interventions). The paradigm of Executive Functions, definable  a messy and not fluent execution of intentional actions in relationship to the environment, from a selective point of view, concerns a neurophysiological condition for the optimization of global human action: general coordination, activation of the incipit, self-regulation, spatial-temporal organization, lateral dominance, etc.

The approach and a long professional experience in the specialized pedagogic field regains theoretical concepts and intuitions expressed since 20^th century , to arrive at today’s neurophysiology which pays particularly attention to the phenomenon of neurological disorder/disorganization concerning dyspraxia ( motor coordination,language, ideation emotion , grapho – motor skill): space-time disorders, executive disorders and development disorders.The scientific and experiential contribution belongs to a theoretical model which is defined as Cognitive Motor Training and  develops an intense and ecological practice recording and documenting sensible instrumental developments, in the sense of fluidity and accuracy and a general improvement of cognitive participation and motor speed. In particular, the functional gains are related directly to  reading, writing and maths performance.

Biography:

Dr. Eleonora Palmieri is the Director of Psychological and Pedagogical Victor Center Macerata ( Italy) involved in dyslexia, dyspraxia, autism. She is a psychologist and she works as a  researcher at University in Macerata ( Italy)  concerning  Special Pedagogy and disability. She has been involved in international projects as a trainer  and she  often attends  as expert speaker at International Conferences.  She   has developed and coordinated partnerships with many experts in different countries, including universities ( Poland, England, Spain, Hong Kong), training organizations, research centre. She is  the  author of many articles, Video  Motor Training Itard , Working Method of Champion LIRM ( intensive reading and Speed Motor) and book Champion Pressing Training.

Piero Crispiani is  full professor of Special Education at the University in  Macerata (Italy),  Clinical Pedagogist and the  Scientific Director of the Italian  Dyslexia Center.  He is experts in  dyslexia, dyspraxia,  autism, special educational needs and  disability.  He is the scientific referent of Centro Studi Itard, a big association of clinical centers and professionals. Author of The Crispiani Method, (assessment , educational treatments and school guidance)  he has written many books and scientific articles both nationally and internationally, with contacts  with many universities (Spain, Poland, England) expert in training  and seminars for teachers, parents and professionals.