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Long-term neurodevelopmental outcome after prenatal exposure to maternal hematological malignancies with or without cytotoxic treatment

Learning Objectives:

  1. Describe how hematological malignancies during pregnancy may affect the neurocognitive development of the offspring.
  2. Describe comorbidities of hematological malignancies and explain how these factors can affect the development of the offspring.

Mathilde van Gerwen, Evangeline Huis in ‘t Veld, Martine van Grotel, Marry M. van den Heuvel-Eibrink, Kristel Van Calsteren, Charlotte Maggen, Vit Drochytek, Giovanna Scarfone, Camilla Fontana, Robert Fruscio, Elyce Cardonick, Elisabeth M. van Dijk-Lokkart & Frédéric Amant (2021) Long-term neurodevelopmental outcome after prenatal exposure to maternal hematological malignancies with or without cytotoxic treatment, Child Neuropsychology, DOI: 10.1080/09297049.2021.1902489

AACN 2021 consensus statement on validity assessment: Update of the 2009 AACN consensus conference statement on neuropsychological assessment of effort, response bias, and malingering

Learning Objectives:

  1. Update the 2009 AACN consensus statement that addressed the need to proactively and thoroughly evaluate the validity of neuropsychological testing responses.
  2. Integrate the large and burgeoning scientific literature that provides guidance and supports the need to assess the validity of each test result in all clinical and forensic examinees.

Jerry J. Sweet, Robert L. Heilbronner, Joel E. Morgan, Glenn J. Larrabee, Martin L. Rohling, Kyle B. Boone, Michael W. Kirkwood, Ryan W. Schroeder, Julie A. Suhr & Conference Participants (2021) American Academy of Clinical Neuropsychology (AACN) 2021 consensus statement on validity assessment: Update of the 2009 AACN consensus conference statement on neuropsychological assessment of effort, response bias, and malingering, The Clinical Neuropsychologist,35:6, 1053-1106, DOI: 10.1080/13854046.2021.1896036

Supervision in Neuropsychology: Practical, Ethical, and Theoretical Considerations

Learning Objectives:

  1. Discuss theoretical and practical considerations when providing supervision in clinical neuropsychology.
  2. Identify and describe diversity and disability issues in neuropsychology supervision.
  3. List and discuss ethical and legal issues in neuropsychology supervision.
  4. Describe some difficult issues in supervision and strategies for managing them.

Bodin, D., Stucky, K. J., & Bush, S. S. (Eds.). (2022). Supervision in Neuropsychology: Practical, Ethical, and Theoretical Considerations. Oxford University Press.

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Tele-Assessment of Cognitive Functions in Children: A Systematic Review

Learning Objectives:

  1. Describe the cognitive functions that are most frequently measured by cognitive tele-assessment in children, the procedures used, and the characteristics of the samples investigated.
  2. Explain the agreement between cognitive tele-assessment and in-person assessment scores in children.

Costanza Ruffini, Christian Tarchi, Monica Morini, Gabriella Giuliano & Chiara Pecini (2022). Tele-assessment of cognitive functions in children: a systematic review, Child Neuropsychology, 28:6, 709-745, DOI: 10.1080/09297049.2021.2005011

Examining parent and clinician views of a hospital-based pediatric neuropsychological service: A Canadian perspective

Learning Objectives:

  1. Assess parent and clinician perceived outcomes following pediatric neuropsychological assessments.
  2. Examine the impact of social risk factors on parent perception of a pediatric neuropsychological assessment.

Dragana Ostojic-Aitkens, Meghan K. Ford, Todd Cunningham, Anna Gold, Laura A. Janzen, Katia J. Sinopoli, Robyn Westmacott & Tricia S. Williams (2022). Examining parent and clinician views of a hospital-based pediatric neuropsychological service: a Canadian perspective, Child Neuropsychology, 28:1,61-81, DOI: 10.1080/09297049.2021.1945567

Neuropsychological outcomes in children and adolescents following anti-NMDA receptor encephalitis

Learning Objectives:

  1. Identify the most common cognitive concerns in pediatric patients after anti-NMDA receptor encephalitis (ANMDARE).
  2. Describe the areas of a difficulty typically reported by the caregivers of pediatric patients after ANMDARE.

Alison Wilkinson-Smith, Laura S. Blackwell & Robyn A. Howarth (2022). Neuropsychological outcomes in children and adolescents following anti-NMDA receptor encephalitis, Child Neuropsychology, 28:2, 212-223, DOI: 10.1080/09297049.2021.1965110

The Role of Distinct Executive Functions on Adaptive Behavior in Children and Adolescents with Down Syndrome

Learning Objectives:

  1. Describe the association between isolated executive functions and adaptive behavior, across communication, daily living, and socialization domains, in adolescents with Down syndrome.
  2. Characterize how impairments in executive functions may hinder the development of adaptive behaviors and what facets of executive function may serve as targets for invention to improve adaptive outcomes in Down syndrome.

Elizabeth A. Will, Emily K. Schworer & Anna J. Esbensen (2021). The role of distinct executive functions on adaptive behavior in children and adolescents with Down syndrome, Child Neuropsychology, 27:8, 1054-1072, DOI: 10.1080/09297049.2021.1917531