Clinical Reference

Treatment for Functional Neurological Disorder: A Guide for Clinicians

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Print Resource — US Letter — 1 page

Population:

Adult

Discipline:

OTSLP

Diagnosis:

Nervous System Conditions

References:

  • Vassilopoulos, A., Mohammad, S., Dure, L., Kozlowska, K., & Fobian, A. D. (2022). Treatment Approaches for Functional Neurological Disorders in Children. Current treatment options in neurology, 24(2), 77–97.
  • Nielsen et al. (2020). Management of functional neurological disorder. Journal of Neurology 267: 2164-2172.

This document outlines general principles of treatment for someone with a functional neurological disorder (FND). This printable clinical reference 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:

  • How do I structure sessions for patients with FND?
  • What does an effective plan of care for FND look like?
  • How do I treat functional neurological disorder in therapy?

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