Implementation of the Group of Studies and Researches in Neuropsychology as an extension project in a university in the countryside of São Paulo State

Abstract

Neuropsychology is a specialty area of psychology that aims to establish relationships between behavior and brain functioning. In the undergraduate psychology degree, students at Universidade São Francisco (USF) have a specific discipline whose objective is to present the main working contexts of neuropsychology, as well as the principles that guide clinical practice. However, some technical and practical aspects are superficially covered. This work aims to describe the implementation process of the extension project “Group of Studies and Research in Neuropsychology” and part of the results achieved until the present moment. The project started in October 2020 being composed of 15 psychology students and two professors. Fifteen virtual meetings were held with activities organized into three axes: (1) Theoretical (reading and discussion of topics related to Neuropsychology); (2) Practical (test administration, clinical case study, exercise planning an assessment and initiation of a child’s neuropsychological assessment at the School of Psychology Service); (3) Research (preparation of study proposals). The project has contributed to the training process in neuropsychology from the theoretical, practical and scientific points of view. In addition, it brings students closer to the demands of professional practice and meeting the needs of the community.