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Arch Hellen Med, 23(1), January-February 2006, 9-15

SPECIAL ARTICLE

The cognitive functioning of children with developmental disorders
through the theoretical approaches of Piaget and Vygotsky.
Thoughts on the implementation of comprehensive, psycho-educational intervention programmes

Å. BONÔI
1st Psychiatric Clinic, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, "G. Papageorgiou" General Hospital, Thessaloniki, Greece

This article analyses various aspects of the cognitive functioning of children with learning and behavioral difficulties, through the theoretical approaches of Piaget and Vygotsky. The overall exploration shows that the ideas and principles of both Piaget and Vygotsky regarding children's development can be used in combination for structuring and organizing educational and psychological intervention programs. Within this context, it is considered necessary to include the contribution of additional, more modern theoretical approaches, which take into consideration different parameters of child development.

Key words: Developmental disorders, Piaget, Psycho-educational intervention, Vygotsky.

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