Navigating Neuropsychology

Today we are bringing you a podcast episode on the health benefits of sleep, which we created for the National Academy of Neuropsychology (NAN) Foundation as part of a larger brain health mini-series…

Research has repeatedly demonstrated the benefits of neuropsychological evaluations to patients and their families.  However, there is great potential for advancement and improvement in the field.  F…

Today we bring you the second part of our conversation with Lisa Eyler, Ph.D., on age-related changes in the functional connectivity of individuals with severe mental illness (SMI).  Dr. Eyler also s…

Severe mental illness (SMI) refers to mental disorders that result in significant functional impairment (e.g., schizophrenia and bipolar disorder).  In this episode, we bring you Part 1 of our conver…

There is a benefit to developing computerized test batteries that can be used across large, longitudinal epidemiologic studies and prevention/intervention trials to facilitate comparison and harmoniz…

Karen Postal, Ph.D., ABPP-CN, talked to us about neuropsychological feedback in episode 17 (www.NavNeuro.com/17).  Today, she graciously returns to continue the discussion of how to best deliver feed…

Although board certification is not currently required in the field of neuropsychology, the number of board-certified neuropsychologists is rapidly increasing, suggesting that this may become the sta…

We discussed INS leadership and research productivity with Keith Yeates, Ph.D., ABPP-CN, in episode 16.  As the most published investigator of pediatric traumatic brain injury (TBI) in the world over…

Last episode we spoke to Jacobus Donders, Ph.D., ABPP (CN, RP) about neuropsychological report writing (visit www.NavNeuro.com/25).  Today we provide commentary on that episode.  Specifically, we dis…

Writing effective reports allows neuropsychologists to share important insights and recommendations gleaned from a neuropsychological evaluation.  Although the format and length of reports may differ…

We discussed the cognitive and emotional effects of electrical injury with Neil Pliskin, Ph.D., ABPP-CN, in Episode 9.  As the former President of the Society of Clinical Psychology (SCN), a Program …

Today we bring you the conclusion of our conversation with epilepsy expert Nancy Nussbaum, Ph.D., ABPP-CN (listen to Part 1 here: www.NavNeuro.com/22).  We cover a range of topics including the role …

Epilepsy is a broad term used to describe various neurologic conditions that cause seizures.  According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the U.S. had approximately 3 million a…

Clinical neuropsychologists are currently using instruments that are derived predominantly from monolingual, monocultural, and homogenous populations.  According to U.S. Census projections, the U.S. …

Adam Brickman, Ph.D., returns to discuss the involvement of white matter disease in Alzheimer’s disease progression and clinical presentation.  Dr. Brickman discusses his research on the presence of …

Despite global efforts to understand and ultimately assess, diagnose, and treat Alzheimer's disease (AD) more effectively, a consensus definition of AD still does not exist.  In 2018, the National In…

Today we give an overview of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD), which includes a collection of disorders that occur when a fetus is exposed to alcohol.  We discuss this topic with Dr. Jeffrey Wo…

Effective communication of neuropsychological test results and recommendations is a nuanced practice that is considered both a science and an art.  Today we bring you our conversation with Karen Post…

Today we discuss a wide variety of topics related to leadership, professional development, and research productivity with Keith Yeates, Ph.D., ABPP-CN, the sitting International Neuropsychological So…

Compensatory Cognitive Training (CCT) is a growing area of research and clinical practice for neuropsychologists in academic and rehabilitation settings.  CCT leverages intact brain networks in order…