Barisnikov Koviljka

Biography

Qualifications Bachelor's degree equivalence in Clinical and School Psychology, University of Friborg (1997) Doctorate in Letters / Faculty of Letters, University of Friborg (1994) Degree in Psychology and Special Pedagogy, Faculty of Defectology, University of Belgrade (1977) Post-graduate training and diplomas 1977-1979: Specialization in Developmental Neuropsychology, University of Belgrade (under the direction of Prof. S. Bojanin) 1985-1988: Certificate of training in systemic therapy (under the direction of Dr. G. Salem) 1994-1997: Continuing education in neuropsychology, University of Liège (under the direction of Prof. M. Van der Linden) 2001-2002: Certificate of Continuing Education "Interactive Guidance and Interaction Therapies", University of Geneva (under the direction of Prof. C. Robert-Tissot) Research activities Her group conducts three main domains of on-going research: Study of social and emotional behaviour in neurodevelopmental disorders (Down syndrome; Williams syndrome, X-fragile, Autism). Inhibition and emotional regulation in children (preterm children, children with attentional disorders, hyperactivity). Study of specific neuropsychological disorders related to visuo-perceptual, visuo-spatial and executive fonctions deficits in children.

Research Interest

Psychology