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Welcome from the Chair of the INS Global Engagement Committee (GEC), Melissa Lamar, PhD.
I would like to welcome you to the web pages of the INS Global Engagement Committee. I am honored to have been named the Board appointed Chair of this important committee having served as the Deputy Chair of the GEC from 2021 to 2024. Together with the new Deputy Chair, Leigh Schrieff-Brown, PhD of the University of Cape Town, I am pleased to introduce you to the worldwide regional representatives of the GEC (see GEC Members area below), and the work of our many members.
The mission of the INS Global Engagement Committee (GEC) is to support the development of neuropsychology throughout the world. Our particular focus is on regions of the world where neuropsychology is less well developed, including low-income and middle-income countries.
Our programs include: the Charles Matthews International Neuropsychological Development Fund which sponsors speakers, meetings, and webinars in countries where neuropsychology is less well developed; a Research and Editing Consultant Program wherein INS members volunteer to work with colleagues aiming to develop research and publish in English language journals; an International Resources section which will provide information and links to freely available resources that may be useful to colleagues around the world; and a Book and Journal Depository which supports the provision of donated books and journals. Until 2016 we produced a biannual newsletter (INSNET). Now, we contribute to the INS Newsletter.
We give special thanks to Natalia Ojeda del Pozo and Jon Evans (former Chair) and Alberto Fernandez (Deputy Chair) for their wonderful effort in developing the ILC/GEC over the years. We would not have this committee without their dedication.
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The Research and Editing Consulting Program (RECP) is designed to provide research design and statistical advice to colleagues who are planning research projects or want to develop international collaborations. In addition, the Program offers English language editing to colleagues for whom English is not their first language who wish to publish their research in English language journals. Members of the neuropsychology professional community are eligible to become consultants. To request RECP services, at least one author must be a member of a neuropsychological society and/or the manuscript must be under consideration for a journal in the field of neuropsychology. Our current consultants include:
If you would like to be put in touch with a consultant who can assist with research design, statistical advice or English language editing, or if you are willing to act as a consultant, please contact Dr. Anthony Risser at arisser@adler.edu.
In this space we share information and resources for the conduct of assessments and interventions for people with known or suspected cognitive impairments. If you have any materials that are (1) evidence based and (2) freely available that you would like to be considered for inclusion here, please email Skye McDonald, with the evidence source.
Neuropsychological adaptation of the International Test Commission (ITC) Guidelines For Translating and Adapting Tests: Members of a workgroup of the INS Cultural SIG have developed a document that presents a neuropsychological application of the International Test Commission (ITC) guidelines for translating and adapting tests. This application of the ITC guidelines aims to provide guidance for neuropsychological test translation, adaptation, and validation of existing tests for use in linguistic and cultural contexts that are different to those for which tests were originally developed, for consideration in the development of new neuropsychological tests, and other means of assessment where applicable. This document is solely the responsibility of the authors and does not necessarily represent the official views of the International Neuropsychological Society, the Global Engagement Committee or all Cultural neuropsychology Special Interest Group members. INS SIG Assessment Workgroup (2023) ITC Guidelines Neuropsychology Application.
The Addenbrookes Cognitive Examination- III (ACE III) is a freely available, cognitive screening tool for patients over the age of 50 who are suspected to suffer from dementia. It can be used by health practitioners and researchers and has been translated into a range of different languages. https://www.sydney.edu.au/brain-mind/resources-for-clinicians/dementia-test.html.
ASSBI Resources is a publisher of evidence based assessment and remediation packages. Many of these can be purchased and downloaded from the website. ASSBI Resources is a not-for-profit arm of the Australasian Society for the Study of Brain Impairment. https://assbi.com.au/
Cross Cultural Cognitive Test Norms: An advanced collaboration from Africa Shuttleworth-Edwards and Truter, Inter-Ed Publishers
Cysique et al 2022: Assessment of Neurocognitive Functions, Olfaction, Taste, Mental, and Psychosocial Health in COVID-19 in Adults: Recommendations for Harmonization of Research and Implications for Clinical Practice, JINS, 2022, 28, 642-660
Global Neuropsychology Incorporated (GNI) https://gninc.org/#. GNI is a non-profit organization that provides norms for tests of memory, attention, other mental abilities and mood obtained in different languages from around the world, The tests and norms are a global public health tool for researchers and clinicians to assess the cognitive functioning of persons from childhood through late life.
The Compensatory Cognitive Training has been successful for people with psychiatric symptoms, brain injuries, and other brain-related conditions resulting in cognitive challenges. These manuals use compensatory cognitive training, rather than extensive drills and practice. In other words, they help teach people how to improve their cognitive skills by using strategies, have them practice their strategy use in the real world, and then troubleshoot any difficulties that come up. The goal is to help make these strategies become habits, so they can be used automatically when they are needed in the real world. You can Access the English versión here http://www.cogsmart.com/ and the Spanish versión here https://neurolab.deusto.es/563-2/
Neurobite is a database that catalogues over 5000 studies of cognitive, behavioural and other treatments for psychological issues arising after acquired brain impairment. It provides an exhaustive catalogue of all studies ever published in English. Studies are rated for their methodological quality and scientific rigour. The website is free and enables you to search for articles which might be relevant for your clinical practice or your research in a time-efficient way. https://neurorehab-evidence.com/web/cms/content/home
ASSBI Resources is a publisher of evidence based assessment and remediation packages. Many of these can be purchased and downloaded from the website. ASSBI Resources is a not-for-profit arm of the Australasian Society for the Study of Brain Impairment.
https://assbi.com.au/
Neuropsychological Assessment and Rehabilitation – Learning Materials In this resource you will find 15 presentations on the topics of neuropsychological assessment and rehabilitation. They were originally delivered as part of an INS Matthews funded workshop in Thailand in December 2020. The speakers are Professor Barbara Wilson, PhD and Professor Jonathan Evans, PhD. https://the-ins.org/global-engagement/global-engagement-video-library-learning-resources/
KnowNeuropsychology – Next Generation Neuropsychology Education KnowNeuropsychology was created by a team of neuropsychologist and neuropsychology trainees to meet the rapidly evolving needs of our professional community. We support the open and global exchange of scientific knowledge and advancement of neuropsychology as a specialty via equitable access to education. To this end, KnowNeuropsychology containS a library of open access educational lectures spanning a diversity of practice, science, and professional development topics.
In 2018 Erik Hessen and his colleagues published a study in The Clinical Neuropsychologist (TCN) that reviewed the main competencies likely to apply to clinical neuropsychology training regardless of regional and cultural context. With the kind permission of TCN this article is free to download from this link: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/13854046.2017.1413210
INS International Resources provides a book and journal depository, which supports the provision of donated neuropsychology and neuroscience books and journals. We accept copies of recent books and journals that are less than five years old. If you would like to donate books or journals please contact Dr. William Seidel, Coordinator at wtswts5@yahoo.com. Institutions from low- and middle-income countries who would like to request a shipment of books and journals should also contact Dr. Seidel.
The Justice and Equity Subcommittee has addressed its charge by focusing on education initiatives that will directly impact health equity.
Thus, since its inception in 2021, the subcommittee has focused on obtaining NIH funding to address the lack of neuropsychology training programs in Africa. The first grant application (under review) has the goal of starting the first doctoral level neuropsychology program at the University of Rwanda. It will focus on training primarily neuropsychology researchers although limited clinical training will also be supported. The second grant under review focuses on building a neuropsychology battery and collecting normative data in Rwanda.
Additionally, a team of volunteer faculty and staff, mostly from Emory University, have begun a 1-year professional education certification program in neuropsychological assessment in Rwanda for Masters-degree psychologists (the entry level degree for practice in Rwanda). The focus of this training is on epilepsy, stroke, and traumatic brain injury. Students are already licensed and employed as psychologists in several hospitals and clinics in Rwanda with patient populations that could benefit from neuropsychological services. If the program is successful, it will be used as a template from which to expand to other African countries.
A previously completed a survey of neuropsychology resources across the African continent (presented by Dr. Deb Attix at the INS Conference in Feb. 2023) is being written into a manuscript for peer-reviewed publication.
Below are some links to websites that may be relevant to members of the INS around the world. INS does not endorse any of the organizations listed below, we simply provide links that may be of interest and relevance to members. If you have ideas for other relevant links please email Melissa Lamar (melissa_lamar@rush.edu).
Acta Neuropsychologica is a peer-reviewed scientific quarterly, featuring original articles concerned with all aspects of the brain-behavior relationship. Published in English with an international scope, it is also the official publication of the Polish Neuropsychological Society.
The Asian Neuropsychological Association is a new professional neuropsychological organization whose mission is to facilitate the accessibility of competent culturally informed neuropsychological services to all Asians and develop a professional community for neuropsychologists of Asian descent.
La Asociación Latinoamericana de Neuropsicología (ALAN) se creó formalmente en 1999 en Cartagena (Colombia) durante la realización del “Congreso Internacional Cerebro-Mente: La Integración”. Su objetivo fundamental es el desarrollo y fortalecimiento de la neuropsicología en Latinoamérica. La ALAN se fundó como una federación de sociedades de neuropsicología, lo cual quiere decir que todas las sociedades de neuropsicología existentes en Latinoamérica pueden en principio considerarse como parte de la ALAN. Más que una sociedad, es una asociación de sociedades.
La Asociación Mexicana de Neuropsicología es una asociación civil sin fines de lucro que congrega a los profesionales de la neuropsicología en el país y a los estudiantes de ese campo. Cada dos años realizan un congreso nacional y a lo largo del año organizan cursos, talleres y seminarios orientados a la formación y profesionalización de los recursos humanos en esta área.
ASSBI is a multidisciplinary society dedicated to improving the quality of life of people with brain impairment and their families. Its mission is to:
ASSBI runs an annual conference each year. These are usually in Australia but it has also held meetings in New Zealand and China (Macau).
AUSTRALASIAN SOCIETY FOR THE STUDY OF BRAIN IMPAIRMENT (ASSBI)
A web log of news about the brain and behavior from Anthony H. Risser, Ph.D.
El SBNP es una sociedad científica fundada en 1989 con el objetivo de apoyar y divulgar cualquier iniciativa relacionada con el estudio de las funciones cognitivas humanas y sus trastornos en los pacientes con lesiones cerebrales. Su cuerpo se compone de médicos asociados, psicólogos, logopedas, terapeutas ocupacionales, educadores, psicólogos, lingüistas, biólogos, profesores universitarios y estudiantes de la zona.
The BPS is the representative body for psychology and psychologists in the UK. It is responsible for the development, promotion and application of psychology for the public good. The Division of Neuropsychology (DoN) supports its members with training and advice, holds regular conferences and events, and contacts members with updates and news about the professional field throughout the year.
BRITISH PSYCHOLOGICAL SOCIETY (BPS) DIVISION OF NEUROPSYCHOLOGY
The Canadian Psychological Association is a voluntary organization which represents the interests of all aspects of psychology in Canada and which promotes unity, coherence and a sense of identity across the diverse scientific and professional interests.
CIRRIE facilitates the sharing of information and expertise in rehabilitation research between the U.S. and other countries. It offers an international rehabilitation research database and a list of electronic bulletin board and discussion groups on rehabilitation research.
CENTER FOR INTERNATIONAL REHABILITATION RESEARCH INFORMATION AND EXCHANGE
The Czech Association for Neuropsychology (CANP) is a professional neuropsychological society, which is based on democratic principles and cooperation shared among academic and clinical professionals and students interested in the field of neuropsychology. The mission of the CANP is to promote comprehensive education in neuropsychology (graduate, postgraduate and lifelong), to set standards of professional ethics and support research in neuropsychology in an effort to establish neuropsychology as an independent professional discipline in the Czech Republic.
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Paving the Path to Global Equity in Brain Health Research Across Low- and Middle-Income Countries
Join the International Neuropsychological Society (INS) and the Davos Alzheimer’s Collaborative (DAC) for an important announcement on our efforts to advance neuropsychology worldwide, with a special focus on low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Following this update, research partners from DAC cohorts in Kenya, the Caribbean, Colombia, and Chile will lead a discussion on fair and scalable cognitive testing in LMICs.
This event will explore the development of culturally fair neuropsychological assessments and strategies for meaningful community engagement and participation. The discussion builds on insights from DAC’s cohort partners’ contributions to INS 2025: Translational Science for Brain Health Equity, our 53rd annual meeting—a topic of great relevance to stakeholders across healthcare, industry, philanthropy, and advocacy.
This online event highlights the global pipeline of research and innovation that INS fosters through international collaboration. The Davos Alzheimer’s Collaborative’s cohort partners are at the forefront of advancing neuropsychology, working to improve our understanding of Alzheimer’s disease and cognitive health across diverse populations worldwide.
The EthnoMed site contains information about cultural beliefs, medical issues and other related issues pertinent to the health care of recent immigrants to Seattle or the US, many of whom are refugees fleeing war-torn parts of the world.
EBBS promotes the exchange of information between European scientists interested in the relationship of brain mechanisms and behaviour. Membership is open to all European scientists and Associate Membership is available for non-Europeans.
ECNP, established in 1986 on the initiative of European Scientists working in the field of neuropsychopharmacology, aims to encourage research and facilitate communication of ideas in the convergent disciplines.
Launched in 1997, the European Dana Alliance for the Brain works to make information about brain research accessible to the general public in Europe. It is part of the Dana Alliance for Brain Initiatives, a nonprofit organization and the Dana Foundation, a private philanthropic organization.
EFPA is the leading Federation of National Psychology Associations, providing a forum for European cooperation in a wide range of fields of academic training, psychology practice and research. The 31 member organizations, representing about 150,000 psychologists, are concerned with promoting and improving psychology as a profession and as a discipline, particularly, though not exclusively, in applied settings and with emphasis on the training and research associated with such practice. The psychologists in the member associations include practitioners as well as academic and research psychologists. The Federation has as one of its goals the integration of practice with research and the promotion of an integrated discipline of psychology.
FENS was founded with the goal of advancing research and education in neuroscience and representing neuroscience research in the European Commission, IBRO, and other granting bodies.
ESN was founded in August 2008 and adopted its constitution in January 2009 at its first official congress in Edinburgh. The goals of the organization are to further scientific and professional issues within the field of neuropsychology, including cognitive neuropsychology, clinical neuropsychology, behavioural neurology, neuroimaging and neuropsychological rehabilitation. Additional goals are to encourage and help develop European programmes of clinical and experimental neuropsychological research along with pre- and postgraduate teaching and to put forward any instances related to neuropsychology to the relevant political or beaurocratic bodies. The Federation may also engage in other activities which contribute to the advancement of neuropsychology and related topics within Europe and will liaise with other relevant scientific and clinical bodies. Contact Erik Hessen at erik.hessen@nevropsykologi.no.
FEDERATION OF THE EUROPEAN SOCIETIES OF NEUROPSYCHOLOGY (ESN)
HINARI provides free or very low cost online access to the major journals in biomedical and related social sciences to local, not-for-profit institutions in developing countries.
THE HEALTH INTERNETWORK ACCESS TO RESEARCH INITIATIVE (HINARI)
HNS is a group of clinical and research neuropsychologists seeking to promote training and research which will yield high standards in neuropsychological practice with the ethnically diverse Hispanic population.
This Academy offers advanced training programs and seminars for all interdisciplinary professionals working in the neurological rehabilitation sector. The team is composed of Simone Eisenbacher, Kirsten Wander, Julia Riegler, Gerhard Müller, and Herbert König. They have been offering international courses in English within the associated “International Academy of Applied Neuropsychology” since 2008 and have hosted symposia and conferences in Austria, Germany, Switzerland, Lichtenstein, Spain and Brazil. For a list of upcoming training institutes, go to https://www.neuroraum.de/. Email: akademie@koenigundmueller.de
INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY OF APPLIED NEUROPSYCHOLOGY AKADEMIE BEI KÖNIG & MÜLLER
The International Association for Cross-Cultural Psychology [IACCP], founded in 1972, has a membership of over 800 persons in more than 65 countries. The aims of the Association are to facilitate communication among persons interested in cross-cultural psychology and to examine more effectively the universal validity of psychological theories in all branches of psychology and related disciplines.The official publication of IACCP is the Journal of Cross-Cultural Psychology.
INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR CROSS-CULTURAL PSYCHOLOGY [IACCP]
IBANGS, founded in 1996, works to promote the field of neurobehavioural genetics. With 500 members in Europe, North and South America, and Australasia, IBANGS welcomes established scientists, students and any other persons interested in the field of behavioural neurogenetics.
INTERNATIONAL BEHAVIOURAL AND NEURAL GENETICS SOCIETY (IBANGS)
IBIA is dedicated to the development and support of multidisciplinary medical and clinical professionals, advocates, policy makers, consumers and others who work to improve outcomes and opportunities for persons with brain injury.
IBRO is an independent, international organization dedicated to the promotion of neuroscience and of communication between brain researchers in all countries of the world.
The International Test Commission (ITC) is an association of national psychological associations, test commissions, publishers and other organizations committed to promoting effective testing and assessment policies and to the proper development, evaluation and uses of educational and psychological instruments. The ITC produces a wide range of guidelines relating to psychological assessment, including Guidelines on Adapting Tests.
This is an interactive training program for patients with schizophrenia. It consists of 8 downloadable modules currently available in English, German, Dutch, French and Spanish. Versions in Polish, Farsi, Hindi, Chinese, Portuguese and Korean are being prepared. All programs are available cost-free on the above web site.
METACOGNITIVE TRAINING FOR PATIENTS WITH SCHIZOPHRENIA (MCT)
The mission of the National Association of Psychometrists (NAP) is to promote the education and training of individuals who are employed to administer neuropsychological, psychological and educational tests under the supervision of Neuropsychologists, Psychologists and other authorized users. The Association advocates the careful application of standardized procedures for administration and scoring as set forth by the test developer. The goals desired from this mission are to be achieved in cooperation with professional psychological organizations and as a service to the general public. NAP now has members in nearly every US state as well as Canada, Norway and Australia.
METACOGNITIVE TRAINING FOR PATIENTS WITH SCHIZOPHRENIA (MCT)
Founded in 1995 and edited by Jeff Browndyke, Ph.D., this website offers resources, links, and an e-mail discussion list dedicated to neuropsychology.
The New York Neuropsychology Group is a multidisciplinary, nonprofit scientific and educational organization founded in 1979 to provide a forum for the discussion of brain-behavior relationships.
The APA Office of International Affairs publishes a quarterly newsletter, coordinates APA participation and representation in international meetings, and administers journal donation programs, travel grants, and other projects to facilitate exchange between U.S. and international psychologists.
The OFPN’s objective is to ensure the organization of psychologists specializing in neuropsychology. It aims to bring the word of these psychologists and their groups together at the national and even international level. The OFFP also sets itself the objectives of stimulating, encouraging and initiating any action to defend and promote neuropsychological practice by psychologists.
ORGANISATION FRANÇAISE DES PSYCHOLOGUES SPÉCIALISÉS EN NEUROPSYCHOLOGIE (OFPN)
PsycBITE™ is a free-access database that catalogues studies of cognitive, behavioural and other treatments for psychological problems and issues occurring as a consequence of acquired brain impairment (ABI).
La Revista Argentina de Neuropsicología es el órgano oficial de la Sociedad de Neuropsicología de Argentina. La Revista Argentina de Neuropsicología is the official journal of the Neuropsychological Society of Argentina.
REVISTA ARGENTINA DE NEUROPSICOLOGIA (ARGENTINIAN JOURNAL OF NEUROPSYCHOLOGY)
Free, weekly e-mail journal of Spanish-language articles with an emphasis upon practical applications of neuropsychological principles to medicine. Sponsored by the Federacion Centroamericana de Medicina Neuropsicologica, based in Tegucigalpa, Honduras. To subscribe, send e-mail to Ramiro Coello-Cortes, MD, at drcoello@amnettgu.com.
La Revista Latinoamericana de Psicología fue publicada por primera vez en 1969 en Bogotá (Colombia). Publica artículos en todas las áreas de la psicología como ciencia y como profesión. The Latin Americana Review of Psychology, published for the first time in 1969 in Bogotá, Colombia, publishes articles in all areas of psychology as a science and as a profession.
REVISTA LATINOAMERICANA DE PSICOLOGIA (LATIN AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PSYCHOLOGY)
SACNA is a peer-credentialed association of psychologists in South Africa, who aim to promote and stimulate interest in the field of neuropsychology, while maintaining standards in neuropsychological practice. This is achieved by ensuring that its full members have demonstrated knowledge and competence in the field, by way of examination and peer review.
SAR is an international network of universities and colleges working to promote academic freedom and to defend the human rights of scholars worldwide. SAR works to arrange short-term, emergency visits to Network member institutions. SAR also offers counseling and referral, help in securing fellowships, a job board and other services.
SLAN is an organization of neuropsychology professionals from all regions of Latin America, including Canada, Mexico, Central America, and South America. It sponsors a biennial congress with a website in Spanish, Portuguese, and French.
Created in 1990, the Revue de Neuropsychologie got a makeover in 2009. The Revue de Neuropsychologie, the official organ of the Société de Neuropsychologie de Langue Française (SNLF), is a privileged witness to the progress of knowledge in the French-speaking community. It publishes scientific articles, reviewed by peers, in the form of original contributions, reviews and methodological notes. The Journal covers all areas of neuropsychology, from its most theoretical aspects to its practical applications. It constitutes the privileged communication tool of the life of our Company.
FANPSE is currently the largest association of Neuropsychologists in Spain, with 12 regional societies being represented and more than 800 members. It is part of the Federation of the Euripean Societies of Neuropsychology (ESN) and works to promote the development of the professional field in Spain. FANPSE celebrates a scientific congress annually in the month of March.
The World Federation for NeuroRehabilitation (WFNR) is a multidisciplinary organisation open to any professional with an interest in neurological rehabilitation. The organisation exists to act as a forum of communication between those with an interest in the subject. The WFNR produces a regular newsletter (WFNR Update) that is produced twice a year. The WFNR organises a World Congress in NeuroRehabilitation every two years.
The World Health Organization is the United Nations specialized agency for health. WHO’s objective is the attainment by all peoples of the highest possible level of health.
