NYNG Social Hour
Ethical Practice of Clinical Neuropsychology
Joel Morgan, Ph.D., ABPP-CN
The New York Neuropsychology Group and Stony Brook University are proud to present Dr. Morgan who will discuss practical applications of the APA Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct as they apply to the practice of lifespan clinical neuropsychology, identifying potential ethical issues before they arise in clinical practice, as well as providing strategies for resolving ethical dilemmas.
LOCATION:
Stony Brook Manhattan Campus
110 East 28th Street, 2nd Floor
Between Park Ave. South and Lexington Ave
History and Uses of the Continuous Performance Test paradigm, and an introduction to the Test of Variables of Attention, Version 8.0
Steve Hughes, PhD, LP, ABPdN
Director of Education and Research — The TOVA Company
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics and Neurology
University of Minnesota Medical School
First described in the 1950s, the Continuous Performance Task (CPT) has a long history of use in research, diagnosis, and treatment in a wide range of neurological and psychiatric disorders. While efforts in the last century to frame the CPT as an “ADHD lab test” ultimately proved misguided, more recent work has begun to return the paradigm to its roots as a powerful tool to help understand neurological disease, brain injury, psychiatric disorders -- and ADHD.
This workshop presents an overview of the history and use of the CPT paradigm, and includes a review of the design goals, features, and uses of the new, Version 8.0 of the Test of Variables of Attention (T.O.V.A.). Attendees will learn how the CPT paradigm can be applied in research and clinical work with a wide range of disorders, see how to perform an in-depth interpretation of the all-new T.O.V.A. 8.0 data report, and learn about new and unique features that are being implemented in TOVA 8. Attendees will also learn how to apply for a grant from the T.O.V.A. Research Foundation, and how the TOVA can be used with a reduced-cost site license in clinical training and some non-profit settings.
Learning Objectives:Upon completion of the workshop, attendees will be able to:
- Describe the history and initial design intent of the Continuous Performance Test paradigm.
- Understand the importance of standardized administration procedures for any CPT, and identify recognize factors that can impact CPT test validity and performance.
- Demonstrate basic interpretation of results from the T.O.V.A. version 8.0 in persons with ADHD and other clinical disorders.
- Apply within-measure methods to detect response bias in patients referred for evaluation of head injury, attention problems or psychiatric disorders.
- Describe the rationale, theoretical foundations and utility of additions to the classic CPT paradigm, including movement detection, advanced analysis of reaction time distribution parameters, and Distributed Normative Data SharingTM.
LOCATION:
Rusk Institute of Rehabilitation Medicine
At Langone Medical Center / NYU - Enter at 400 East 34th Street
Room RR 111 / 112
New York, NY (Map)
Admission is free!
Controversies in Pediatric Bipolar Disorder: Neuropsychological Findings and Concepts Help Clarify the Issues
The Annual Arthur L. Benton Lecture
Steven Mattis, PhD, ABPP-CN
Dr. Mattis, past president of the ABPP, APA division 40 and INS, will discuss how the use of the traditional approach to psychiatric diagnosis has produced the current controversies in pediatric bipolar disorder. Further, he will show how the use of neuropsychological findings and a multi-dimensional approach to diagnosis may help clarify the issues.
LOCATION:
Stony Brook Manhattan Campus
110 East 28th Street, 2nd Floor
Between Park Ave South and Lexington Ave
Map
The Annual Arthur L. Benton Lecture is a joint meeting with the Psychology Section of the New York Academy of Sciences Co-Sponsored by Stony Brook University
Empathy Across Cultures and Contexts:
The Challenge of Scaling Social Barriers
Juris G. Draguns
Penn State University
Sponsored by: The New York Academy of Sciences and Psychology Section
Can empathy be communicated across cultural barriers, and what obstacles must be overcome in the process? These questions will be addressed in reference to assessment, counseling, and psychotherapy, and the potential role of empathy in fostering intercultural contacts and in investigating, and adjusting to, new and different cultures will be explored.
Juris Draguns is Professor Emeritus of Psychology at Pennsylvania State University. Born in Latvia, he graduated from high school in Germany and completed his undergraduate and graduate studies in the United States. He holds a Ph.D. degree in clinical psychology from the University of Rochester and was awarded an honorary doctorate from the University of Latvia. Draguns is a recipient of American Psychological Association's Award for Distinguished Contributions to the International Advancement of Psychology.
His interests in the relationship between culture and psychopathology and in improving communication between nations and cultures have coalesced into an abiding concern with how empathy may transcend cultural barriers.
LOCATION:
The New York Academy of Sciences
7 World Trade Center
250 Greenwich St. at Barclay St., 40th fl.
30th Annual Conference of the New York Neuropsychology Group
Joint Meeting with the Psychology Section of the New York Academy of Sciences Psychology Section
Mentation after Medication: An Update
In an era of rapidly developing pharmacological treatment approaches, it is important to develop a clear understanding of the relationship between medications and cognitive functioning. Pharmacological approaches to improving cognition are increasingly being used in a wide variety of patient populations, from Alzheimer’s disease, traumatic brain injury, and schizophrenia to more mildly impaired individuals such as those with greater than expected age‐related cognitive decline that do not meet criteria for dementia (i.e., Mild Cognitive Impairment). Clinicians diagnosing and treating cognitive impairment need to develop improved awareness of the risks and benefits of pharmacological treatments on both cognition and behavior.
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Donna Palumbo, Ph.D. Assistant Director, Neuroscience Therapeutics Pfizer Adjunct Associate Professor of Neurology, Pediatrics and Psychiatry University of Rochester School of Medicine |
The Impact of ADHD therapies on Cognitive Functioning |
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Denise D. Correa, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Neuropsychology in Neurology Weill Cornell Medical College |
Cognitive Dysfunction Related to Cancer Treatment |
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Lawrence Honig, MD, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Clinical Neurology Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons |
Medications in Alzheimer's Disease: indicated, contraindicated, and investigational |
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David Loring, Ph.D. Professor, Department of Neurology Emory University |
Cognitive and Behavioral Effects of Antiepileptic Drugs |
LOCATION:
Weill Medical College of Cornell University
Uris Auditorium
1300 York Avenue (at 69th Street)
New York, New York
The New York State Psychological Association &mdash
Neuropsychology Division presents:
Neuropsychological Use and Applications
of The WAIS-IV/WMS-IV
Peter C. Entwistle, PhD
Assessment Consultant, Pearson and PsychCorp
The Neuropsychology Division of NYSPA is sponsoring a half day workshop on WAIS-IV/WMS-IV specifically oriented toward neuropsychologists. This workshop will integrate data and discussion of ACS, D-KEFS, WIAT-III, and more. (brochure)
Registration Fees:
$30 – NYSPA, Neuropsychology Division Member
$50 – NYSPA member, not Neuropsychology Division Member
$70 – Non-NYSPA member
CE Credits (pending):
$10 - NYSPA Member
$20 – Non-NYSPA Member
$15 – Student Neuropsychology Division Member of NYSPA
$20 – Student Non-Neuropsychology Division Member
Pre-registration available at www.nyspa.org
or call (800) 732-3933 for information.
Onsite registration available beginning at 8am.
Space will be limited.
LOCATION:
Stony Brook Manhattan Campus Building
Main Hall, 110 East 28th Street
(enter between Park Avenue South and Lexington Avenue
directly beneath the blue Stony Brook Manhattan banner classroom entrance)
New York, NY 10016 (Map)
Program Planning Committee
Chair: Sejal K. Vyas, Ph.D., President Neuropsychology Division of NYSPA
Co-Chairs: Brian K. Lebowitz, Ph.D. and Chris Morrison, Ph.D.
Sponsored by: The Department of Neurology at Stony Brook University Hospital.
The Foundation of the New York State Psychological Association is approved by the American Psychological Association to offer continuing education for psychologists. The Foundation of NYSPA maintains responsibility for the program and its content.
Neuropsychology Student Training Fair
Join us to learn about training in Neuropsychology meet fellow students and talk to directors from the top New York training sites. (brochure)
LOCATION:
Archibold Commons
Weill Medical College
of Cornell University
1300 York Avenue
Enter at 69th Street & York Avenue (map)
New York, NY 10065 (Map)
Additional Information: Elise Caccappolo Ph.D.
New York Neuropsychology Group Social Hour
LOCATION:
Maker's Bar
405 3rd Ave
(btwn 28th & 29th St.)
New York, NY 10016 (Map)
Bilingual Task Force:
Sociocultural Factors in Neuropsychological Evaluation
Dr. Monica Rivera-Mindt
Fordham University
NYNG is pleased to announce an upcoming Bilingual Task Force meeting featuring a presentation by Dr. Monica Rivera-Mindt. Mark your calendars! The topic of Dr. Rivera-Mindt's presentation: "Sociocultural Factors in Neuropsychological Evaluation."
LOCATION:
Rusk Institute of Rehabilitation Medicine
At Langone Medical Center / NYU - Enter at 400 East 34th Street
Room RR 111/112
New York, NY (Map)
Admission is free!
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Please contact Heidi Bender (heidibender@aol.com)
or Luba Nakhutina (luba.nakhutina@nyumc.org)