Anti-N-Methyl-D-Aspartate Receptor Encephalitis: A Review and Neuropsychological Case Study

Learning Objectives:

1. Discuss the complex symptomatology, diagnostic approach, potential cognitive and psychological impairments, and treatment and recovery trajectories of patients with NMDAR encephalitis.

2. Discuss the significant role that a neuropsychologist can play in case conceptualization and clinical care of patients with NMDAR encephalitis.

Loughan, A. R., Allen, A., Perna, R., & Malkin, M. G. (2016). Anti-N-Methyl-D-Aspartate Receptor Encephalitis: A Review and Neuropsychological Case Study. The Clinical Neuropsychologist, 30 (1), 150-163.