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Remediation of learning difficulties in children after treatment for a cerebellar medulloblastoma: A single-case study

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Pages 16-24 | Received 05 Jan 2007, Accepted 25 Apr 2007, Published online: 10 Jul 2009
 

Abstract

In the process of establishing a methodology for individualized remediation programmes in children treated for cerebellar tumour, this study followed prospectively over 11 years a young child treated for a medulloblastoma at 18 months of age throughout the rehabilitation process. Repeated neuropsychological and academic evaluations evidenced temporary disruptive behaviour, deficient manual and visual abilities, attention and working memory difficulties, but preserved language abilities, in relation with vermian and left cerebellar damage. However, the described remediation programmes and interventions allowed the child to have fluent progression in school. Limits and benefits of rehabilitation are discussed.

Con el propósito de establecer una metodología para los programas de remedio individualizados en niños tratados por tumores cerebelares, se estudiaron en forma prospectiva durante 11 años a niños de 18 meses de edad tratados por un meduloblastoma, a lo largo del proceso de rehabiitación. En relación al daño cerebelar y vermiano se pusieron en evidencia, a través de evaluaciones académicas y neuropsicológicas aplicadas en forma repetida, una conducta alterada en forma temporal, una deficiencia en las habilidades visuales y manuales, y la presencia de dificultades en la atención y en la memoria de trabajo, pero sin alteraciones en el lenguaje. Sin embargo, los programas de remedio y las intervenciones descritos le permitieron al niño tener una progreso correcto en la escuela. Se discuten los beneficios y los límites de la rehabilitación. Palabras clave: Cerebelo, meduloblastoma, remedio, resultado, rehabilitación en equipo

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