Global Engagement

Global Engagement Committee (GEC) Welcome GEC Members Charles Matthews Funds Research and Editing Consultant Program International Resources Book and Journal Depository Related Links Justice and Equity Mentorship Initiative Welcome to the Global Engagement Committee Welcome from the Chair of the INS Global Engagement Committee (GEC), Melissa Lamar, PhD. I would like to welcome you to […]

Episode 84 | Behavioral Variant Frontotemporal Dementia – With Dr. Bruce Miller

This episode is a discussion of behavioral variant frontotemporal dementia (bvFTD). We first talk about overlap and differences between the various FTD spectrum conditions. Next, we cover the following topics specific to bvFTD: neuropathology, genetics, and neuroimaging, phenocopy syndrome, the classic clinical and behavioral syndrome, cognitive profile, and treatment options.

Past Related Meetings of Interest

View the meeting page here Past Related Meetings of Interest 11th IBRO World Congress of Neuroscience (IBRO 2023) View the meeting page here September 9-13, 2023 Granada, Spain 3rd Joint Congress of the INS European Chapters View the meeting page here August 31 – September 02, 2023 Hamburg, Germany 3rd CCD Symposium 2023 View the […]

Episode 70 | ADHD, with Dr. Robb Mapou

Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common neurodevelopmental disorder, with effects on academic and occupational performance, social relationships, and other aspects of functioning. Neuropsychologists frequently work with both children and adults with ADHD, and understanding the relevant scientific literature is an important part of training and continuing education in our field. In this episode, John and Ryan talk to Dr. Robb Mapou about ADHD, including conversations on developmental course, co-occurring symptoms, assessment, diagnosis, and treatment, among other topics.

Episodes 22-23 | Pediatric Epilepsy – With Dr. Nancy Nussbaum

Part I: https://www.navneuro.com/22
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 adults and 470,000 children with epilepsy in 2015. Children with epilepsy are more likely to report academic difficulties, experience cognitive impairment, and live in poverty. Today we bring you Part 1 of our conversation with epilepsy expert Nancy Nussbaum, Ph.D., ABPP-CN. We cover a range of topics including the definition of epilepsy, epileptic syndromes and etiologies that are common in childhood, assessment, treatments, outcomes, and much more.

Part II: https://www.navneuro.com/23
We cover a range of topics including the role of a clinical neuropsychologist on an interdisciplinary team, common academic challenges, various treatment options, providing psychoeducation for families, and much more. We also ask Nancy about her experience as President of the American Board of Clinical Neuropsychology (ABCN) and advice regarding leadership in the field.