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.Β The Clinical Neuropsychologist,Β 31(1), 16-42.

Learning Objectives: Discuss the complex symptomatology, diagnostic approach, potential cognitive and psychological impairments, and treatment and recovery trajectories of patients with NMDAR encephalitis. 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). … Read more

Learning Objectives: Discuss the influences of age at stroke, time since stroke, lesion characteristics, sex, etiology, neurologic impairment, and seizures on cognitive outcomes following pediatric stroke. Discuss the interactive effects among demographic, neurological, etiological, and psychosocial variables on cognitive outcomes following pediatric stroke. Fuentes, A., Deotto, A., Desrocher, M., deVeber, G., & Westmacott, R. (2016). … Read more

McCrea, M. (2008).Β Mild traumatic brain injury and postconcussion syndrome: The new evidence base for diagnosis and treatment. Oxford University Press. This is the first neuropsychology book to translate exciting findings from the recent explosion of research on sport-related concussion to the broader context of mild traumatic brain injury (MTBI) and post-concussive syndrome (PCS) in the … Read more

Learning Objectives: 1. Discuss past and current cognitive training programs intended to remediate or prevent neurocognitive deficits among pediatric cancer patients and survivors. 2. Discuss training program strengths and weaknesses, as well as increase familiarity with future directions for clinical care and research. Olson, K., & Sands, S. A. (2016). Cognitive training programs for childhood … Read more

Learning Objectives: 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

Welcome to the AACN FNSIG! AACN Forensic SIG Forum As of the most recent count, we have over 500 members in the FNSIG, and we continue to grow every month. Interest in the practice of forensic neuropsychology among neuropsychologists has never been higher, and requests for our services related to legal and administrative proceedings is … Read more

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