Handout

Functional Neurological Disorder

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Print Resource — US Letter — 1 page

Population:

Adult

Discipline:

OTSLP

Diagnosis:

Nervous System Conditions

References:

  • Nielsen G. (2016). Physical treatment of functional neurologic disorders. Handbook of clinical neurology, 139, 555–569.

This document outlines what functional neurological disorder is and is written in a way that can be provided as a patient handout. This printable handout is for occupational therapists and speech-language pathologists working with adult patients, covering Nervous System Conditions. Print Resource, US Letter, 1 page. Members can view and print it.

Use this resource when a patient, family, or colleague asks:

  • What are common symptoms and patterns seen in FND?
  • How do I differentiate FND from structural neurological conditions?
  • What is functional neurological disorder and how do I explain it to patients?

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