Korsakova, Natalia Konstantinovna (1939–2025)
neuropsychologist and educator whose research focuses on studying learning difficulties in children and developing neuropsychological diagnostic strategies to correct them. Korsakova is often mentioned in conjunction with researcher Yuri Mikadze, with whom she made outstanding contributions to the study of children with learning disabilities, focusing on understanding individual differences in cognitive abilities and developing appropriate assessment and treatment programs. Among her most significant works is the chapter “Children with Learning Difficulties” in a book dedicated to the neuropsychological diagnosis of learning difficulties in schoolchildren. The chapter discusses methods for assessing the mental abilities and higher mental functions of children with learning difficulties, offers practical recommendations for rehabilitation and early intervention. Natalia Korsakova is one of the scientists who contributed to the development of practical and applied approaches in educational neuropsychology. By combining scientific research with neuropsychological analysis of children, she has empowered educators and therapists to develop individualized programs that take into account the cognitive and behavioral differences of children with special educational needs.