Learning Objectives: Identify constituent components and indicators of overall parent satisfaction with pediatric neuropsychological evaluations (NPEs). Identify variables that may either bolster or hinder the rate of recommendation implementation and appreciate their correlation with overall parent satisfaction. Paul Spano, Nicole Katz, Tara DeLuco, Christina Octavia Martin, Helen Tam, Daniela Montalto & Cheryl R. Stein (2021). Parent … Read more

Learning Objectives: Learn how research examining naturalistic tasks (e.g., cooking) performed in realistic environments relates to cognition and everyday functioning. Discuss the advantages and challenges for using naturalistic tasks in neuropsychological assessment. Robertson, K., & Schmitter-Edgecombe, M. (2017). Naturalistic tasks performed in realistic environments: a review with implications for neuropsychological assessment. The Clinical Neuropsychologist, 31(1), 16-42.

Learning Objectives: 1. Describe the characteristics of virtual reality-based neuropsychological interventions in patients with mild cognitive impairment. 2. Explain the effectiveness of virtual reality-based neuropsychological interventions in improving the cognitive functioning of patients with mild cognitive impairment, as well as the modulating factors of this effectiveness. Bárbara Gómez-Cáceres, Irene Cano-López, Marta Aliño & Sara Puig-Perez … Read more

Learning Objectives: 1. Discuss the epidemiology, mechanisms, and pathophysiology of pediatric TBI. 2. Explain the process of assessing pediatric TBI from the acute through residual phases. 3. Describe evidence-based outcomes and their predictors following pediatric TBI. 4. Identify evidence-based strategies for managing and treating pediatric TBI. Catroppa, C., Anderson, V., Beauchamp, M., & Yeates, K. … Read more

1. Compare a contemporary conceptualization of Functional Cognitive Disorder (FCD) to prior theoretical models. 2. Explain how neuropsychological evaluation uniquely contributes to FCD case formulation. Noah D. Silverberg & Beth K. Rush (2023) Neuropsychological evaluation of functional cognitive disorder: a narrative review, The Clinical Neuropsychologist, DOI: 10.1080/13854046.2023.2228527

Learning Objectives: 1. Describe the neuropsychological outcomes associated with pediatric demyelinating diseases, including multiple sclerosis (MS), acute disseminated encephalomyelitis (ADEM), neuromyelitis optica (NMO), and transverse myelitis (TM). 2. Explain the influences of clinical and psychosocial factors on neuropsychological outcomes in pediatric demyelinating diseases. Tan, A., Hague, C., Greenberg, B. M., & Harder, L. (2018). Neuropsychological … Read more

Learning Objectives: 1. To evaluate the utility of methylphenidate as a treatment option for neurocognitive late effects (namely sustained attention) in childhood survivors of brain injury. 2. To explore the variability in the effectiveness of methylphenidate based upon ABI subgroup. Alexander J. Hagan & Sarah J. Verity (2023) The influence of methylphenidate on sustained attention in pediatric … Read more

Learning Objectives: 1. Explain how processing speed difficulties might manifest in terms of functional outcomes in daily life for children and adolescents with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (AD/HD). 2. Describe the potential clinical implications of slow processing speed among children and adolescents with AD/HD. Cook, N. E., Braaten, E. B., & Surman, C. B. (2018). Clinical and … Read more

Learning Objectives: 1. Describing the clinical characteristics of Acquired Childhood Aphasia (ACA), highlighting the possible linguistic symptomatology. 2. Describing the salient facets of clinical management: assessment, diagnosis, prognosis, intervention. Giulia Gilardone, Mauro Viganò, Dario Cassinelli, Francesca Maria Fumagalli, Irene Calvo, Marco Gilardone, Matteo Sozzi & Massimo Corbo (2022) Post-stroke acquired childhood aphasia. A scoping review, Child Neuropsychology, DOI: 10.1080/09297049.2022.2156992

Learning Objectives: 1. Describe the role of domain-general factors, especially executive function (working memory, inhibitory control, and cognitive shifting), in understanding cognitive deficits in developmental dyscalculia. 2. Describe the role of domain-specific factors (number sense ability, especially approximate and symbolic number abilities) in understanding cognitive deficits in developmental dyscalculia. Ankit Mishra & Azizuddin Khan (2022) Domain-general and domain-specific cognitive correlates of … Read more