Neurosabagh Cerebro, Neurociencia y Más

There is a reality for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), which is that approximately 35 out of every 100 of them have comorbidity with Intellectual Disability, and 25 out of every 100 have an IQ between 71 and 85 (borderline), according to prevalence studies. However, it is essential to emphasize the word COMORBIDITY because, although the DSM-5-TR (2023) has improved its description of ASD and now the levels are linked to the need for support, it does not emphasize that ASD is not the same as Intellectual Disability. What establishes a diagnosis of ASD has nothing to do with intellectual capacity. As indicated in the DSM-5-TR (2023), the criteria for diagnosis are: impairments in Communication and Social Interaction, Repetitive and Restrictive Patterns (behaviors, interests, and/or activities), the presence of these impairments in the Early Stages of Neurodevelopment which might not have been noticeable until social demand appeared, or were masked by the person's compen...

Lately, I’ve been asked frequently about neuropsychology. I try to keep as many people as possible informed about my field, especially through my Instagram @neurosabagh. However, even on my account, I get asked, so I believe this blog is the perfect opportunity to tell you a bit more and better about this fascinating area that I’m passionate about. Personally, I love my unique mix of being a neuropsychologist who had the privilege of earning a Ph.D. in Applied Cognitive Neuroscience. I know that few people get this great opportunity, which makes me feel grateful, pleased, and has given a completely different touch to my work. Starting with what neuropsychology is, and then talking about neuroscience, I can tell you that neuropsychology is a field that studies the brain. But the most interesting part is not just that it studies the brain, because while it’s true that we need to know and understand the anatomy and functioning of the brain as an organ, the most captivating part is that we...

Últimamente me han preguntado con mucha frecuencia sobre la Neuropsicología. Trato de mantener informadas a todas las personas que puedo sobre mi área, especialmente a través de mi Instagram @neurosabagh, pero incluso en mi cuenta también me han preguntado, por lo que creo que quizá este Blog es la oportunidad perfecta para contarles un poco más y mejor sobre esta fascinante área que me apasiona.  A mí en lo particular me encanta mi propia mezcla de ser una Neuropsicóloga que tuvo el privilegio de poder hacer un doctorado en Neurociencia Cognitiva Aplicada, porque sé que pocas personas logran esa gran oportunidad, con lo cual me siento agradecida, complacida y me ha dado un toque en mi quehacer completamente diferente.  Empezando por ¿qué es la Neuropsicología?, para luego hablarles de la Neurociencia, les cuento que la Neuropsicología es un área que estudia el Cerebro, pero lo más interesante no es solamente que estudia el Cerebro, porque sí es cierto que debemos saber y ente...