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Monday October 23, 2023 | 9:30am - 12:30pm EST
3 CE Credits
Live via Zoom
Program Description:
The presentation provides a comprehensive overview of neuropsychological assessment in the context of geriatric populations. It covers topics such as normal aging and distinguishing it from cognitive impairments, vascular-related cognitive decline, Alzheimer's disease pathology, and the assessment process itself. The importance of normative data, special considerations for geriatric individuals, and involving family members in the assessment process are also discussed. Additionally, the presentation explores the application of neuropsychological assessment in functional domains and highlights the ethical and legal considerations associated with using assessment results. It concludes by emphasizing the role of neuropsychological assessment in understanding cognitive changes in aging and if time allows, we will discuss ongoing research projects to help improve the evaluation process.
Level of Instruction:
Introductory
Learning Objectives:
1. Discuss the normal cognitive changes associated with the aging process. Explain normal age-related cognitive decline as part of natural aging that takes place in attention, processing speed and memory.
2. List at least 3 features that distinguish normal cognitive changes associated with the aging process versus vascular pathology versus Alzheimer’s disease pathology through neuropsychological assessment.
3. Describe the neuropsychological evaluation process with specific consideration for the geriatric population, including benefit from involving family members, assessment of “super ages,” and other culture and contextual factors.
4. Explain the importance of feedback sessions with family involvement and the application of assessment results to functional domains with ethical and legal considerations.
About the Presenters:
Irene Piryatinsky, Ph.D., ABPP-CN (she/her) is a board certified and licensed clinical neuropsychologist with years of clinical experience. She completed an American Psychological Association (APA) approved clinical psychology Ph.D. program, an APA approved internship at the Bedford VA, and two years of clinical neuropsychology fellowship at Brown University. She served as a pediatric neuropsychologist at the Brown University Baby Imaging Lab, where the focus of research was on developing and applying magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) techniques to study brain structure and development. The goal of the research was to provide the foundation from which to determine what happens in children who develop psychiatric disorders, such as autism, ADHD, or developmental delay. She specializes in neuropsychological evaluations for children presenting with developmental delays and / or possible autism spectrum disorder and chronic medical conditions. Among Dr. Piryatinsky’s primary clinical interests are geriatric neuropsychology and neurodegenerative disorders, including the assessment of mild cognitive impairment, differential diagnosis of dementia, and providing meaningful, evidence-based recommendations for patients and their families. Movement disorders, pre/post-surgical evaluations for deep brain stimulation candidates and normal pressure hydrocephalus are additional areas of expertise. Dr. Piryatinsky also supervises graduate level practicum students, William James College Internship Consortium trainees, as well as 2-year Postdoctoral fellows through an accredited American Psychological Association Postdoctoral Training Program.
Taylor Allard, PsyD (she/her) is a licensed psychologist who completed her APA approved clinical psychology program and APA approved internship at Hutchings Psychiatric Center in Syracuse, NY. She is currently at the end of her second year APPCN Resident in Clinical Neuropsychology and works with clients across the lifespan in the areas of assessment, individual and group psychotherapy. Dr. Allard focuses on assessment of children and adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder, language delays, intellectual disabilities, ADHD, and psychiatric conditions such as anxiety, mood disturbance, post-traumatic stress disorder, and other disruptive behaviors. Her focus on the adult population includes individuals referred for early detection of mild cognitive impairment and dementia. Dr. Allard also evaluates adolescents and adults referred for psychodiagnostic assessment and focuses on the evaluation of psychosis, bipolar disorder, depression and anxiety, OCD, PTSD and personality disorders. Clinically, Dr. Allard practices from a third wave cognitive behavioral perspective with an emphasis in Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for adolescents with depression, anxiety, suicidal thoughts, disordered eating habits, and emerging personality disorders.
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Group Rates Available:
3 - 5 people = $15 off individual rate (member/non-member)
6 - 8 people = $20 off individual rate (member/non-member)
8 + people = $25 off individual rate (member/non-member)
Please contact office@nhpsychology.org for more information. Please include first name, last name and email address for each participant in the group, along with a contact person for the invoice.
Paying with a check:
Checks must be received within one week of the event. If payment has not been received, registrant will still have option to pay online with a credit card up until the day before the program. If an invoice remains open on the day of the event, the registrant will not be allowed to attend.
Cancellation policy:
Refunds, minus a 10% cancellation fee, will be issued for all cancellations received two weeks prior to the start of the course. No refunds or vouchers will be made thereafter. No-shows are not refunded.
Attendance policy:
Full attendance is required to obtain CEs per NHPA policy. No partial credit will be given. Those who attend the workshop and complete the evaluation form will receive 3 continuing education credits. Please note that APA CE rules require that we only give credit to those who attend the entire workshop. Those arriving after the scheduled start time or leaving before the workshop is completed will not receive CE credits.
Registrations are Transferable:
Registrants can transfer an event confirmation to another individual. The NHPA office must be notified of the transfer at least 24 hours prior to the event.
This program is sponsored by the New Hampshire Psychological Association. NHPA is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. NHPA maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
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