Grounded in Luria's functional systems of the brain.
Evaluates planning, problem-solving, and foresight.
Rey’s Auditory Verbal Learning Test (RAVLT), Bender Gestalt Test. Motor Speed: Finger Tapping Test. Slide 6: Administration & Scoring Setting: Requires a quiet, distraction-free environment.
India is a land of many languages. The NNB allows for testing in multiple regional languages (Hindi, Kannada, Tamil, etc.) while keeping the norms standardized. This ensures a patient is being tested on their cognitive ability , not their English proficiency. nimhans neuropsychological battery ppt
Assesses visual-motor integration and organic brain damage.
The NIMHANS Neuropsychological Battery: A Comprehensive Approach to Brain-Behavior Assessment in the Indian Context
: Separate slides for Attention, Memory, and Executive Function. Case Study : A brief example of a patient profile. Grounded in Luria's functional systems of the brain
If a deficit is suspected, specific tests are administered to pinpoint the location and severity of brain damage.
One of the greatest strengths of the NIMHANS Neuropsychological Battery is its rigorous standardization within the Indian context.
Screening for expressive speech, comprehension, repetition, and naming capabilities. Motor Speed: Finger Tapping Test
– Stroop Test and Tower of London (explain the concept of response inhibition and planning).
D. Visuospatial and Perceptual Abilities (Parietal Lobe Functions)
Limitations: