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Compensatory development through functional substitution

a concept based on the use of the brain’s ability to functional reorganization (neuroplasticity). When a child has a deficit in a particular function, such as auditory memory impairment or dysgraphia, he or she can be directed to develop alternative strategies based on other resources, such as visual memory or motor-perceptual resonance. Such compensation means not just overcoming the deficit, but creating a fundamentally new system that allows the child to function effectively in everyday life. This makes neuropsychological intervention more functionally applicable and humane, as it aims not only to restore what is missing, but also to ensure that the child can make the most of his or her strengths. This concept is fundamental to the rehabilitation of children with traumatic brain injuries or severe developmental disabilities as it helps them develop alternative methods of learning, communication and adaptation.

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