Making Sense of Neuropsych Testing and Reports: What to Look for and How to Use Results in Practice
Presented by Michele Mannering, Ph.D.
2 CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS
BASE is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. BASE maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
DESCRIPTION
Neuropsychological testing reports can often be lengthy and complex for the reader (Baum et al. 2018). Because of these factors, parts of the report often go unread even though there is relevant and pertinent information (Postal et al. 2018). Further, there is often uncertainty about recommendations and how best to implement them (Elias et al. 2018). This course is designed to present clinicians with a deeper understanding of the content included in neuropsychological testing reports. The goal is to help break down different types of testing, understand how to interpret results, and learn to incorporate findings into clinical practice in a way that is easy to digest and meaningful.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Based on the content of this workshop, you will be able to:
·Describe the major areas (cognition, academics, executive functioning) commonly assessed in neuropsychological testing reports.
·Identify common diagnoses rendered from neuropsychological testing and articulate relevance of these diagnoses into clinical practice.
·Compare types of scores used in various tests (i.e., standard scores, scaled scores, T scores and v scores) and how to interpret these scores both quantitatively and qualitatively.
·Critique why testing reports are often unreadable by clinicians and patients, and what changes can be made to make them more understandable.
AUDIENCE
This program is appropriate for licensed psychologists and other mental health practitioners who encounter neuropsychological testing reports in their practice. Training is at an introductory level.
RESOURCES
Baum, K. T., von Thomsen, C., Elam, M., Murphy, C., Gerstel, M., Austin, C. A., & Beebe, D.W. (2018). Communication is the key: the utility of a revised neuropsychological report format. The Clinical Neuropsychologist, 32 (3), 345-367. https://doi.org/: 10.1080/13854046.2017.1413208
Doners, J. (1999). Pediatric neuropsychological reports: Do they really have to be so long? Child Neuropsychology, 5 (1), 70-78. https://doi.org/10.1076/chin.5.1.70.7071
Elias, J., Zimak, W., Sherwood, A., MacDonald, B., Lozano, N., Long, J., & Laresen, A.D. (2020). Do parents implement pediatric neuropsychological report recommendations?, The Clinical Neuropsychologist, 1-17. https://doi.org/10.1080/13854046.2020.1720298
Fisher, E.L., Zimak, E., Sherwood, A.R., & Elias, J. (2020). Outcomes of pediatric neuropsychological services: A systematic review, The Clinical Neuropsychologist, 1-25. https://doi.org/10.1080/13854046.2020.1853812
Postal, K., Chow, C., Jung, S., Erickson-Moreo, K., Greier, F., & Lanca, M. (2018). The stakeholders’ project in neuropsychological report writing: a survey of neuropsychologists’ and referral sources’ views of neuropsychological reports. The Clinical Neuropsychologist, 32(3), 326-344. https://doi.org/10.1080/13854046.2017.1373859
PROFESSIONAL AND ETHICAL ISSUES
There is no commercial support for this CE program, instructor, content of instruction, or any other relationship that could be construed as a conflict of interest. There is no endorsement of products.
CANCELLATION POLICY
Cancellations will be accepted and payments refunded in full up to two (2) weeks prior to any training event. Following two weeks prior to the event, a credit for future trainings matching the amount already paid for that event’s registration will be given to registrants who cancel their registration, for whatever reason, up to two (2) days prior to the event date. This credit can only be applied to one future training, regardless of its cost. If the cost of the future training is less than the amount paid, the difference will be lost. If the cost of the future training is greater than the credit, then the balance will become due at registration time. If a registrant cancels or no-shows within two days of the event date, a refund will not be given.
LOCATION
This CE will be virtual. A link will be sent to you in an email prior to the event.
ACCESSIBILITY
BASE strives to ensure that each CE program is accessible to all participants. If you would like any accommodations, please contact us at 704-910-8381.
QUESTIONS
Please contact us at info@findyourbase.com or 704-910-8381 if you have any questions or grievances about the program.
WAITLIST
If this program is full, please email us at info@findyourbase.com to indicate your interest. If someone cancels we will contact you.