Learning Objectives: 1. Describe the nature and clinical significance of cognitive dysfunction in people with functional seizures (FS). 2. Discuss clinical implications of the relationships between objective cognitive testing and mental health symptoms in people with FS. Van Patten, R., Lu, M., Austin, T. A., Cotton, E., Chan, L., Bellone, J. A., … LaFrance, W. … Read more

Learning Objectives: 1. Describe the prevalence of neurocognitive impairment in patients with rheumatoid arthritis. 2. Understand the factors that moderate the prevalence of neurocognitive impairment in patients with rheumatoid arthritis. Pankowski, D., Wytrychiewicz-Pankowska, K., Pisula, E., & Fal, A. M. (2024). Prevalence of neurocognitive impairment in patients with rheumatoid arthritis – a systematic review and … Read more

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

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. 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

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 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: 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: Demonstrate working knowledge of the pediatric memory questionnaires’ evidence base. Explain the role of memory questionnaires in pediatric memory evaluations. Cecilia Law, Ilona Juraskova & Suncica Lah (2021) Systematic review of pediatric memory questionnaires, Child Neuropsychology, DOI: 10.1080/09297049.2021.1888908

Learning Objectives: Discuss why assessment of executive functioning (EF)  could be useful in the clinical management of children with stroke. Explain the impact of pediatric stroke on EF. Carlotta Rivella & Paola Viterbori (2021) Executive function following pediatric stroke: A systematic review. Child Neuropsychology, 27:2, 209-231, DOI: 10.1080/09297049.2020.1820472