Higher mental functions – speech, memory, attention and thinking – do not function independently or in isolation, but are part of a complex, interconnected system that interacts from within, determining the psychological and behavioral development of the child.
1) Impaired concentration affects not only the ability to concentrate, but also learning, reading comprehension, information processing and memory.
2) Moreover, any impairment of speech or goal-setting can affect results in other areas – problem solving or regulation – which indicates the structural and functional relationship of these psychological functions.
This concept reflects the fact that neuropsychological diagnosis and treatment should be complex and multidimensional – not limited to the assessment or correction of one function, but take into account the entire system of higher mental functions and their interaction. This approach provides an understanding of the child as a whole and helps to develop educational and therapeutic programs that promote the balanced development of all functions, using strengths to compensate for weaknesses, thereby achieving holistic and balanced neuropsychological development.