Navigating Neuropsychology

Dr. Jennifer Puig, Research Director at Pearson, shares insights on the upcoming release of the Test of Premorbid Functioning, 2nd Edition, highlighting extensive demographic data collection to enhance scoring accuracy. Dr. Lisa Drozdick, Principal Research Director, discusses significant updates to Advanced Clinical Solutions, emphasizing a shift towards pediatric assessments, including a new WISC standardization. They delve into digital availability, test security measures, and the integration of demographic references into reports, offering a glimpse into the future of neuropsychological testing.

Today we give you our conversation with Drs. Jennifer Puig and Lisa Drozdick on the Wechsler Memory Scale, 5th Edition, or WMS-5. Jenn is a Research Director at Pearson, and Lisa is a Principle Research Director at Pearson. Together, they co-authored the Administration and Scoring Manual and the Technical and Interpretive Manual for the WMS-5. Show notes are available at www.NavNeuro.com/178 _________________ If you'd like to support the show, here are a few easy ways: 1) Get CE credits for listening to select episodes: www.NavNeuro.com/INS 2) Tell your friends and colleagues about it 3) Subscribe (free) and leave an Apple Podcasts rating/review: www.NavNeuro.com/itunes 4) Check out our book Becoming a Neuropsychologist, and leave it an Amazon rating Thanks for listening, and join us next time as we continue to navigate the brain and behavior! [Note: This podcast and all linked content is intended for general educational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of psychology or any other professional healthcare advice and services. No professional relationship is formed between hosts and listeners. All content is to be used at listeners' own risk. Users should always seek appropriate medical and psychological care from their licensed healthcare provider.]

The discussion explores the intriguing disconnect between how people perceive their cognitive abilities and their actual performance. They delve into the surprising reasons behind this gap, highlighting biases and everyday memory errors. A comprehensive umbrella review reveals consistent findings in subjective versus objective cognition. The hosts emphasize the clinical implications of these discrepancies and propose that both self-reporting and formal testing are vital in assessments. Mental health factors and age also play crucial roles in predicting cognitive decline.

Today, we give you our discussion with Drs. Kathleen Fuchs and Tony Stringer about the Minnesota Guidelines. Kathleen and Tony have served as co-chairs of the Minnesota Update Conference Steering Committee and have been intimately involved in the process that has led to the publication of the updated training guidelines for neuropsychology. On July 1st, 2022, we released a conversation with Dr. Brad Roper on an introduction to the Minnesota Conference . That initial discussion has a lot of background about the initial conceptualization, planning, and organization of the Conference, so we suggest checking it out if you'd like more context. Show notes are available at www.NavNeuro.com/176 _________________ If you'd like to support the show, here are a few easy ways: 1) Get CE credits for listening to select episodes: www.NavNeuro.com/INS 2) Tell your friends and colleagues about it 3) Subscribe (free) and leave an Apple Podcasts rating/review: www.NavNeuro.com/itunes 4) Check out our book Becoming a Neuropsychologist, and leave it an Amazon rating Thanks for listening, and join us next time as we continue to navigate the brain and behavior! [Note: This podcast and all linked content is intended for general educational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of psychology or any other professional healthcare advice and services. No professional relationship is formed between hosts and listeners. All content is to be used at listeners' own risk. Users should always seek appropriate medical and psychological care from their licensed healthcare provider.]

Dive into the intriguing world of clinical neuropsychological evaluations. Discover the art of the clinical interview, focusing on creating a welcoming atmosphere for patients. Learn effective strategies for building rapport, managing time, and navigating disagreements during interviews. Hear about the importance of involving family in discussions and the optimal sequence of interviews and testing. This journey equips both seasoned and new practitioners with valuable insights into enhancing patient care and communication.

In a riveting discussion, Dr. Doug Bodin, a board-certified clinical neuropsychologist and former president of the American Board of Clinical Neuropsychology, delves into the transformative role of clinical supervision. He emphasizes the need for formal training in supervisory roles and introduces competency-based frameworks for effective guidance. Dr. Bodin highlights the importance of individualized supervision and cultural sensitivity, while providing practical techniques like the Socratic method to enhance learning. His insights on mentoring future neuropsychologists are both enlightening and inspiring.

Today we give you the second portion of our discussion with Dr. Dean Delis about the development of the D-KEFS Advanced test battery. The first part of the conversation was released on August 1st. Show notes are available at www.NavNeuro.com/173 _________________ If you'd like to support the show, here are a few easy ways: 1) Get CE credits for listening to select episodes: www.NavNeuro.com/INS 2) Tell your friends and colleagues about it 3) Subscribe (free) and leave an Apple Podcasts rating/review: www.NavNeuro.com/itunes 4) Check out our book Becoming a Neuropsychologist, and leave it an Amazon rating Thanks for listening, and join us next time as we continue to navigate the brain and behavior! [Note: This podcast and all linked content is intended for general educational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of psychology or any other professional healthcare advice and services. No professional relationship is formed between hosts and listeners. All content is to be used at listeners' own risk. Users should always seek appropriate medical and psychological care from their licensed healthcare provider.]

Today we give you our conversation with Dr. Dean Delis about the recently released D-KEFS Advanced test battery. Show notes are available at www.NavNeuro.com/172 _________________ If you'd like to support the show, here are a few easy ways: 1) Get CE credits for listening to select episodes: www.NavNeuro.com/INS 2) Tell your friends and colleagues about it 3) Subscribe (free) and leave an Apple Podcasts rating/review: www.NavNeuro.com/itunes 4) Check out our book Becoming a Neuropsychologist, and leave it an Amazon rating Thanks for listening, and join us next time as we continue to navigate the brain and behavior! [Note: This podcast and all linked content is intended for general educational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of psychology or any other professional healthcare advice and services. No professional relationship is formed between hosts and listeners. All content is to be used at listeners' own risk. Users should always seek appropriate medical and psychological care from their licensed healthcare provider.]

Today we give you a neuropsych bite with Dr. Mark Barisa on sports neuropsychology broadly, with more of a focus on how to become involved in this niche within our field. Show notes are available at www.NavNeuro.com/171 _________________ If you'd like to support the show, here are a few easy ways: 1) Get CE credits for listening to select episodes: www.NavNeuro.com/INS 2) Tell your friends and colleagues about it 3) Subscribe (free) and leave an Apple Podcasts rating/review: www.NavNeuro.com/itunes 4) Check out our book Becoming a Neuropsychologist, and leave it an Amazon rating Thanks for listening, and join us next time as we continue to navigate the brain and behavior! [Note: This podcast and all linked content is intended for general educational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of psychology or any other professional healthcare advice and services. No professional relationship is formed between hosts and listeners. All content is to be used at listeners' own risk. Users should always seek appropriate medical and psychological care from their licensed healthcare provider.]

Dr. Mark Barisa, a board-certified clinical neuropsychologist and owner of Performance Neuropsychology, dives deep into the business side of neuropsychology. He discusses essential topics like billing complexities, strategic planning, and the various employment models within the field. Barisa emphasizes the need for financial literacy among clinicians and shares practical tips for mastering neuropsychological report writing. The conversation also highlights the importance of branding and professional presentation in ensuring sustainability and growth in practice.