Navigating Neuropsychology
Join John and Ryan as they explore the field of neuropsychology through the presentation of cutting edge scientific findings, discussion of important topic areas, and interviews with experts in a variety of relevant fields. The podcast aims to provide accessible information for students and professionals, work towards unification on debated topics, and act as an outlet for innovative ideas and breaking news in neuropsychology.
Episodes
192 | Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) for Brain Injury – A Conversation With Drs. Abigail Methley and Will Curvis
This conversation explores Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) for people with brain injuries. The discussion covers the philosophical and theoretical grounding of ACT, its six core therapeutic processes, examples of cognitive defusion, metaphors to use with patients, cultural considerations, the transdiagnostic nature of ACT, how to use ACT with patients and their families, and much more. Sho
191 | Motivational Interviewing Role Play 1
Today we give you a role play where Dr. Daniel Mullin takes on the part of a neuropsychologist who is engaging in motivational interviewing with a patient who is considering a behavior change. The patient is played by Ryan and the behavior change is whether or not to use a continuous positive airway pressure, or CPAP device, as a treatment for sleep apnea. Following the role play is a debriefing w
190 | Motivational Interviewing for Neuropsychologists – A Conversation With Dr. Daniel Mullin
This conversation explores Motivational Interviewing (MI), a clinical communication style designed to help patients resolve ambivalence and find internal motivation for healthy behavior changes. The discussion contrasts MI's collaborative guiding style with the counterproductive "fixing reflex," where providers mistakenly try to pressure or dictate solutions to patients. We outline the four core p
189 | Neuropsych Bite: Healthy Aging & Alzheimer's Research Care (HAARC) Center and SuperAging Update – A Conversation With Dr. Emily Rogalski
Today, we chat with Dr. Emily Rogalski about the Healthy Aging & Alzheimer's Research Care Center, or HAARC, at the University of Chicago. She also provides a brief update about her SuperAging research. Show notes are available at www.NavNeuro.com/189 _________________ If you'd like to support the show, here are a few easy ways: 1) Get CE credits for listening to select episodes: www.NavNeuro.com/
188 | Primary Progressive Aphasia (PPA) – A Conversation With Dr. Emily Rogalski
This episode is a conversation about primary progressive aphasia (PPA). We discuss the definition of PPA, the three widely used subtypes, common clinical symptoms, neuroanatomy and proteinopathies, epidemiology, overlap/differences between PPA and Alzheimer's disease, neuropsychiatric symptoms in PPA, neuropsychological assessment of PPA patients, and current available treatments. Show notes are a
187 | Neuropsych Bite: The Role of Editor-in-Chief of a Neuropsychology Journal – A Conversation With Dr. Yana Suchy
Today we give you our discussion with Dr. Yana Suchy about her role as Editor-in-Chief for the journal, The Clinical Neuropsychologist, or TCN. Show notes are available at www.NavNeuro.com/187 _________________ If you'd like to support the show, here are a few easy ways: 1) Get CE credits for listening to select episodes: www.NavNeuro.com/INS 2) Tell your friends and colleagues about it 3) Subscr
186 | Contextually Valid Executive Assessment (ConVExA) – A Conversation With Dr. Yana Suchy
Today we give you our discussion with Dr. Yana Suchy about executive functioning and everyday living, centering on her work with the Contextually Valid Executive Assessment (or ConVExA) model. Show notes are available at www.NavNeuro.com/186 _________________ If you'd like to support the show, here are a few easy ways: 1) Get CE credits for listening to select episodes: www.NavNeuro.com/INS 2) Te
185 | Demystifying the Scientific Process in Neuropsychology (Part 3): Scientific Writing – A Conversation With Dr. Steven Paul Woods
Today we give you part 3 of our discussion with Dr. Steven Paul Woods about the scientific process in neuropsychology. For this one, we get into a few specifics on high quality scientific writing. Show notes are available at www.NavNeuro.com/185 _________________ If you'd like to support the show, here are a few easy ways: 1) Get CE credits for listening to select episodes: www.NavNeuro.com/INS 2
184 | Demystifying the Scientific Process in Neuropsychology (Part 2): The Peer Review Process – A Conversation With Dr. Steven Paul Woods
Today we give you part 2 of our discussion with Dr. Steven Paul Woods about the scientific process in neuropsychology. This time around we focus on the all-important peer review process, including big picture structural issues related to how this happens in academic journals, as well as specific advice for how to conduct a high quality peer review for a paper. Show notes are available at www.NavNe
183 | Clinical Insights #2: Testing
Today we have part 2 of a mini-series that we are calling clinical insights. The first episode was #175, on the clinical interview, while today we get into the testing process. Show notes are available at www.NavNeuro.com/183 _________________ If you'd like to support the show, here are a few easy ways: 1) Get CE credits for listening to select episodes: www.NavNeuro.com/INS 2) Tell your friends
182 | Demystifying the Scientific Process in Neuropsychology (Part 1): How Journals Work – A Conversation With Dr. Steven Paul Woods
Today we give you our discussion with Dr. Steven Paul Woods where we attempt to demystify the scientific process in neuropsychology, beginning with a focus on how our academic journals work. Show notes are available at www.NavNeuro.com/182 _________________ If you'd like to support the show, here are a few easy ways: 1) Get CE credits for listening to select episodes: www.NavNeuro.com/INS 2) Tell
181 | Neuropsych Bite: Alzheimer's Disease Research Centers (ADRCs) – A Conversation With Dr. David Wolk
Today we give you a neuropsych bite with Dr. David Wolk about ADRCs, or Alzheimer's Disease Research Centers, in the U.S. Show notes are available at www.NavNeuro.com/181 _________________ If you'd like to support the show, here are a few easy ways: 1) Get CE credits for listening to select episodes: www.NavNeuro.com/INS 2) Tell your friends and colleagues about it 3) Subscribe (free) and leave a
180 | Limbic-Predominant Age-Related TDP-43 Encephalopathy (LATE) – A Conversation With Dr. David Wolk
This episode is a conversation about the current state of knowledge with respect to the clinical-pathological entity of LATE. Topics covered include the relevant proteinopathy, pathologic overlap with FTLD and hippocampal sclerosis, the LATE clinical syndrome, similarities to and differences from Alzheimer's disease, the utility of clinical diagnostic criteria, neuroimaging markers, fluid biomarke
179 | Neuropsych Bite: Plans for the Updated Advanced Clinical Solutions and TOPF-2 – A Conversation With Drs. Jennifer Puig and Lisa Drozdick
Today we give you our conversation with Drs. Jennifer Puig and Lisa Drozdick on the update to the Advanced Clinical Solutions, including the Test of Premorbid Functioning, 2nd Edition, which are scheduled for release sometime in 2026. We previously spoke with Jenn and Lisa about the WMS-5, with the episode released on November 1st. We have no financial or other relationship with Pearson and The I
178 | The WMS-5 – A Conversation With Drs. Jennifer Puig and Lisa Drozdick
Today we give you our conversation with Drs. Jennifer Puig and Lisa Drozdick on the Wechsler Memory Scale, 5th Edition, or WMS-5. Jenn is a Research Director at Pearson, and Lisa is a Principle Research Director at Pearson. Together, they co-authored the Administration and Scoring Manual and the Technical and Interpretive Manual for the WMS-5. Show notes are available at www.NavNeuro.com/178 _____
177 | The (Non)Relationship Between Subjective and Objective Cognitive Functioning
Today's episode focuses on assessing and understanding the relationship between subjective and objective cognitive functioning, based on our recent umbrella review and meta-analysis. Show notes are available at www.NavNeuro.com/177 _________________ If you'd like to support the show, here are a few easy ways: 1) Get CE credits for listening to select episodes: www.NavNeuro.com/INS 2) Tell your fr
176 | The Minnesota Guidelines – A Conversation With Drs. Kathleen Fuchs and Anthony Stringer
Today, we give you our discussion with Drs. Kathleen Fuchs and Tony Stringer about the Minnesota Guidelines. Kathleen and Tony have served as co-chairs of the Minnesota Update Conference Steering Committee and have been intimately involved in the process that has led to the publication of the updated training guidelines for neuropsychology. On July 1st, 2022, we released a conversation with Dr. B
175 | Clinical Insights #1: The Clinical Interview
Today we're bringing you a new type of episode on the process of clinical neuropsychological evaluations. This will be part 1 of a mini-series, called clinical insights. Here, we will be taking a deep dive into decisions and approaches that inform how we conduct patient care with respect to neuropsych assessment. Today's specific topic is the clinical interview. Show notes are available at www.Nav
174 | Clinical Supervision in Neuropsychology – A Conversation With Dr. Doug Bodin
Today we give you our conversation with Dr. Doug Bodin on clinical supervision in neuropsychology. Show notes are available at www.NavNeuro.com/174 _________________ If you'd like to support the show, here are a few easy ways: 1) Get CE credits for listening to select episodes: www.NavNeuro.com/INS 2) Tell your friends and colleagues about it 3) Subscribe (free) and leave an Apple Podcasts rating
173 | Neuropsych Bite: Developing the D-KEFS Advanced – A Conversation With Dr. Dean Delis
Today we give you the second portion of our discussion with Dr. Dean Delis about the development of the D-KEFS Advanced test battery. The first part of the conversation was released on August 1st. Show notes are available at www.NavNeuro.com/173 _________________ If you'd like to support the show, here are a few easy ways: 1) Get CE credits for listening to select episodes: www.NavNeuro.com/INS 2
172 | The D-KEFS Advanced – A Conversation With Dr. Dean Delis
Today we give you our conversation with Dr. Dean Delis about the recently released D-KEFS Advanced test battery. Show notes are available at www.NavNeuro.com/172 _________________ If you'd like to support the show, here are a few easy ways: 1) Get CE credits for listening to select episodes: www.NavNeuro.com/INS 2) Tell your friends and colleagues about it 3) Subscribe (free) and leave an Apple P
171 | How to Become Involved in Sports Neuropsychology – A Conversation With Dr. Mark Barisa
Today we give you a neuropsych bite with Dr. Mark Barisa on sports neuropsychology broadly, with more of a focus on how to become involved in this niche within our field. Show notes are available at www.NavNeuro.com/171 _________________ If you'd like to support the show, here are a few easy ways: 1) Get CE credits for listening to select episodes: www.NavNeuro.com/INS 2) Tell your friends and co
170 | The Business of Neuropsychology – A Conversation With Dr. Mark Barisa
Today we give you our conversation with Dr. Mark Barisa on the business of neuropsychology. There are so many important topics related to business that are not well covered in our training. For example, we frequently hear from trainees and neuropsychologists about how they wish they knew more about billing, budgeting, strategic planning, hospital pay structures, and many other related topics, whic
169| Clinical Pearls – A Conversation With Dr. Andrew Kiselica
Today we give you our final discussion with Dr. Andrew Kiselica regarding aspects of neuropsychological test interpretation. In this conversation, we end with some clinical pearls about integrating knowledge of psychometrics and strategies for test interpretation into our clinical practice. Show notes are available at www.NavNeuro.com/169 _________________ If you'd like to support the show, here a
168| Physical Activity and Brain Health – A Conversation With Dr. Kirk Erickson
This episode is a conversation about the complex and important relationship between physical activity and brain health. Topics covered include specific impacts of physical activity (including formal exercise) and sedentary behavior on brain health; measurement of physical activity; reduction in the risk of later life cognitive decline (including neurodegenerative diseases); findings from neuroimag
167| Cognitive Intraindividual Variability – A Conversation With Dr. Andrew Kiselica
Today we give you our fourth discussion with Dr. Andrew Kiselica regarding aspects of neuropsychological test interpretation, with the current episode focusing on cognitive intraindividual variability. Show notes are available at www.NavNeuro.com/167 _________________ If you'd like to support the show, here are a few easy ways: 1) Get CE credits for listening to select episodes: www.NavNeuro.com/I
166| WAIS-5 Deep Dive – A Conversation With Dr. Susan Raiford
This episode is a deep dive into the WAIS-5, including the goals of revision from WAIS-IV to WAIS-5, the theoretical foundations of the WAIS, aspects of test development for the battery, the Flynn effect, psychometric properties, norms, special group studies, critiques of the battery, and overall clinical utility. Show notes are available at www.NavNeuro.com/166 _________________ If you'd like to
165| WAIS-5 Essentials – A Conversation with Dr. Susan Raiford
This episode is a discussion about essential knowledge for the WAIS-5, including the altered composite index structure, the new subtests, changes to test administration, the purpose and utility of ancillary indices, the potential for remote administration, new normative data, and the use of digital methods of assessment with the WAIS-5. Show notes are available at www.NavNeuro.com/165 ____________
164| The Boston Process Approach – A Conversation With Dr. Lee Ashendorf
Today we give you our conversation about the Boston Process Approach with Dr. Lee Ashendorf. Lee is a neuropsychologist at the University of Massachusetts. He has extensive experience with the Boston Process Approach, including mentorship from Edith Kaplan and serving as editor on a book focused on the subject. Show notes are available at www.NavNeuro.com/164 _________________ If you'd like to sup
163| Summary Scores – A Conversation With Dr. Andrew Kiselica
Today we give you our third conversation with Dr. Andrew Kiselica regarding aspects of neuropsychological test interpretation, with the current discussion focusing on summary scores. Show notes are available at www.NavNeuro.com/163 _________________ If you'd like to support the show, here are a few easy ways: 1) Get CE credits for listening to select episodes: www.NavNeuro.com/INS 2) Tell your fr
162| Bilingualism in Pediatric Neuropsychology – A Conversation With Dr. Veronica Bordes Edgar
This episode is a conversation about the neuropsychology of bilingualism, with a focus on children and the developing brain. We review concepts including language acquisition during fetal and early life development, sequential versus simultaneous bilingualism, L1 versus L2, BICS and CALP, cognitive effects of bilingualism (particularly executive functions), neuroanatomy and neuroimaging, and impac
161| Multivariate Base Rates – A Conversation With Dr. Andrew Kiselica
Today we give you our second conversation with Dr. Andrew Kiselica regarding aspects of neuropsychological test interpretation, with the current discussion focusing on multivariate base rates. Show notes are available at www.NavNeuro.com/161 _________________ If you'd like to support the show, here are a few easy ways: 1) Get CE credits for listening to select episodes: www.NavNeuro.com/INS 2) Te
160| Introduction to Neuropsychological Test Interpretation and Regression-Based Norms – A Conversation With Dr. Andrew Kiselica
Today we give you our conversation with Dr. Andrew Kiselica about neuropsychological test interpretation. Andrew is a board-certified clinical neuropsychologist and Associate Professor in the Institute of Gerontology at the University of Georgia. He recently first authored a review paper providing clinically relevant guidance regarding neuropsych test interpretation. In the paper they cover a vari
159| Neuropsych Bite: Board Certification Study Strategies
Last month we announced our new online board study resource, where we link specific NavNeuro episodes to chapters in the Clinical Neuropsychology Study Guide and Board Review textbook. You can find the webpage by going to navneuro.com/boardstudy. In keeping with the theme, today we will be sharing advice for how to study for the exam. Also, check out the show notes for additional resources. Show
158| Intraoperative Brain Mapping – A Conversation With Dr. Vigneswaran Veeramuthu and Dr. Dave Sabsevitz
In this episode we highlight topics such as the meaning and evolution of the term "eloquent cortex," localized versus distributed models of brain functioning, aggressiveness versus conservatism of neurosurgeons during resections, the "onco-functional balance," electrocorticography and stereo EEG procedures, the Wada procedure, the clinical and functional utility of brain mapping, the availability
157| Neuropsych Bite: NavNeuro Board Study Webpage Announcement
Today's episode is a quick announcement about a new resource for using NavNeuro content to study for board certification in clinical neuropsychology. We now have a web page that links specific NavNeuro episodes to chapters in the Clinical Neuropsychology Study Guide and Board Review textbook, authored by Stucky et al. You can find it at https://www.navneuro.com/boardstudy/ Show notes are availab
156| Updated Diagnosis and Staging Criteria for Alzheimer's Disease – A Conversation with Dr. Cliff Jack and Dr. Kevin Duff
This episode is a conversation with Drs. Clifford Jack and Kevin Duff about recent updates to the diagnosis and staging of Alzheimer's disease (AD). We discuss biological versus clinical/pathological approaches to diagnosing AD, analogies between AD and other medical conditions, the predictive validity of amyloid PET in asymptomatic older adults, the specific purpose of the recent Alzheimer's Asso
155| Advice for Aspiring Neuropsychologists – A Conversation With Philip Sarpong
Today we bring you the audio from a recent discussion with Philip Sarpong, a clinical psychology doctoral candidate at Wheaton College who spoke to us for his YouTube channel and podcast, called Phil's Guide to PsyD. Show notes are available at www.NavNeuro.com/155 _________________ If you'd like to support the show, here are a few easy ways: 1) Get APA-approved CE credits for listening to select
154| Long COVID – A Conversation With Dr. Lucette Cysique
This episode is a conversation with Dr. Lucette Cysique about long COVID. We discuss terminology, symptom profiles, epidemiology, biological mechanisms, psychological and sociocultural factors, overlap with chronic fatigue syndrome, overlap with functional neurological disorder, neuropsychological evaluations, and treatment recommendations. Show notes are available at www.NavNeuro.com/154 ________
153| Pediatric Fact-Finding Case 2 – Drs. Jennifer Reesman (Examiner) and Veronica Chang (Examinee)
Today we give you our second pediatric fact finding case. For this one, we have Dr. Jennifer Reesman playing the role of examiner and Dr. Veronica Chang playing the role of examinee. Jen is board certified in clinical neuropsychology and pediatric neuropsychology through ABPP and works at the Chesapeake Center in Maryland. Veronica is a postdoctoral fellow at the Chesapeake center. Show notes are
152| Cancer Therapies and Brain Health – A Conversation with Dr. Mike Parsons and Dr. Jorg Dietrich
In this episode on systemic, non-CNS cancer therapies and brain health, with Drs. Michael Parsons and Jorg Dietrich, we discuss basic concepts in cancer biology, the impact of cancer therapies on cognition, mechanisms by which non-CNS treatments impact brain health, the role of the immune system in treatment, immune system overactivation and cognitive side effects, the burgeoning field of cancer n
151| Performance Validity Tests – A Conversation With Dr. Kyle Boone
Today we give you our conversation about performance validity tests with Dr. Kyle Boone. Kyle is a board certified clinical neuropsychologist in private practice in Torrance, California. This episode represents an extension of our prior discussion with Kyle about test security, so listen to that one if you can, although it's not a prerequisite for this one. Show notes are available at www.NavNeuro
150| Test Security in Neuropsychology – A Conversation With Dr. Kyle Boone
This episode covers the issue of test security in neuropsychology. Topics covered include forensic neuropsychology, the potential harm of breaches to test security, how clients or patients may invalidate cognitive test scores, the role of attorney coaching, ways in which test security can be breached (and methods to prevent breaches), teleneuropsychology and test security, guidance from the APA E
149 | Pediatric Fact-Finding Case 1 – Drs. Danielle Ransom (Examiner) and Lauren Irwin Harper (Examinee)
Today we give you our first pediatric fact finding case, with Dr. Danielle Ransom playing the role of examiner and Dr. Lauren Irwin Harper playing the role of examinee. Danielle is an Assistant Professor at John's Hopkins University School of Medicine; she is board certified in clinical neuropsychology and the pediatric subspecialty. Lauren is a Neuropsychology Fellow at John's Hopkins All Childre
148| Perioperative Cognitive Decline in Older Adults – A Conversation With Dr. Cate Price
This episode is a conversation with Dr. Catherine Price about perioperative cognitive decline (including delirium), particularly in older adults. Various topics are covered, including the frequency of cognitive problems post-surgery, predisposing and precipitating factors for post-surgical cognitive impairments, surgery as a biological stress test for the brain, the mechanisms by which non-CNS sur
147| Neuropsych Bite: Redefining Traumatic Brain Injury and Concussion – A Conversation With Dr. Noah Silverberg
Today we give you another conversation with Dr. Noah Silverberg. This brief episode is on terminology related to the diagnosis of traumatic brain injury and concussion, based on guidance from the American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine. Show notes are available at www.NavNeuro.com/147 _________________ If you'd like to support the show, here are a few easy ways: 1) Get APA-approved CE credit
146| Persistent Symptoms After Concussion – A Conversation with Dr. Noah Silverberg
This episode is a conversation with Dr. Noah Silverberg about persisting symptoms following concussion. The discussion covers prevalence of persistent postconcussive symptoms, risk factors for persisting symptoms, the importance of mental health symptoms and psychological constructs, the relationship between TBI and functional cognitive disorder, assessment, and treatment. Show notes are available
145| Neuropsych Bite: Functional Seizures and Cognition
Today, we give you a neuropsych bite on functional seizures and cognition, which just so happens to be one of Ryan's primary research interests. Before listening to this one, we recommend that you check out a few prior episodes that provide important background information: number 108 on functional neurological disorders with Mark Hallett, number 112 on functional seizures with Curt LaFrance, and
144| Financial Decision Making in Older Adults – A Conversation With Dr. Duke Han
In this episode, we discuss various aspects of financial decision making in older adults with Dr. Duke Han. Topics covered include age associated financial vulnerability, risk factors for financial exploitation, specific types of financial exploitation, relationships between cognitive abilities and financial decision making, relevant neuropsychological assessment instruments, declines in financial
143| Neuropsychologists in Rehabilitation Settings – A Conversation With Dr. Kirk Stucky
Today's discussion is about neuropsychologists in inpatient rehabilitation settings with Dr. Kirk Stucky, who is double boarded in both clinical neuropsychology and rehabilitation psychology. Show notes are available at www.NavNeuro.com/143 _________________ If you'd like to support the show, here are a few easy ways: 1) Get APA-approved CE credits for listening to select episodes: www.NavNeuro.co
142| Delirium – A Conversation With Dr. Kirk Stucky
In this episode, we discuss various aspects of delirium with Dr. Kirk Stucky. Topics covered include definitions and terminology, prevalence, risk factors, functional reserve, hypoactive and hyperactive presentations, pathophysiology, differential diagnosis with dementia, mental health symptoms, cognitive assessment, and prevention/intervention. Show notes are available at www.NavNeuro.com/142 ___
141| Clinical Case 20 (Adult; Alcohol Use Disorder) – A Conversation With Dr. Caroline Fisher
Today's episode is a clinical case with Dr. Caroline Fisher about a Veteran in his 70s with alcohol use disorder. Show notes are available at www.NavNeuro.com/141 _________________ If you'd like to support the show, here are a few easy ways: 1) Get APA-approved CE credits for listening to select episodes: www.NavNeuro.com/INS 2) Tell your friends and colleagues about it 3) Subscribe (free) and le
140| Pediatric Neuropsychology – A Conversation With Dr. Jennifer Koop
This episode is a discussion with Dr. Jennifer Koop about pediatric neuropsychology. Topics covered include a brief history of the subspecialty of pediatric neuropsychology, the importance of involving neuropsychologists in the care of children, common practice settings for these neuropsychologists, contributions from developmental neuroscience and psychology, the transition from adolescence to ad
139| Clinical Case 19 (Adult, Sport Related Concussion) – A Conversation With Dr. Nyaz Didehbani
Today we give you our 19th clinical case and first sport concussion specific case. Nyaz is a neuropsychologist and Associate Professor at UT Southwestern Medical Center. This will be our third conversation with her. We previously discussed chronic traumatic encephalopathy, or CTE, in episode 126, and the 2022 Concussion in Sport Group meeting in episode 127. Show notes are available at www.NavNeur
138| Executive Functions in the Developing Brain – A Conversation With Dr. Adele Diamond
This episode is a discussion with Dr. Adele Diamond about executive functions (EFs), with a focus on children and the developing brain. The conversation covers a wide range of topics, including models of EFs, three core EFs (inhibitory control, working memory, and cognitive flexibility), the differential development of EF components during childhood, the ability of early EFs to predict later life
137| Clinical Case 18 (Pediatric, Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome) – A Conversation With Dr. Sakina Butt
Today we give you our third pediatric clinical case with Dr. Sakina Butt. Sakina is a neuropsychologist and the neuropsych postdoctoral fellowship training director at Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital; she is board certified in clinical neuropsychology and in the pediatric subspecialty. For this case, Sakina talks about a toddler with neonatal abstinence syndrome whom she saw for a neuropsyc
136| Neuropsychology in India – A Conversation With Dr. Urvashi Shah
This episode is a conversation with Dr. Urvashi Shah about neuropsychology in India. The discussion covers the Indian healthcare system, cultural and religious beliefs/values that impact healthcare, the history of neuropsychology, training in neuropsychology, clinical work and research, cognitive rehabilitation, challenges of neuropsychology in India, available test batteries, and future direction
135| Neuropsychology's Role in Anti-Amyloid Therapies – A Conversation With Dr. Kevin Duff
Today we give you a discussion with Dr. Kevin Duff about neuropsychologists' role with respect to lecanemab and other antiamyloid therapies. Show notes are available at www.NavNeuro.com/135 _________________ If you'd like to support the show, here are a few easy ways: 1) Get APA-approved CE credits for listening to select episodes: www.NavNeuro.com/INS 2) Tell your friends and colleagues about it
134| The Neuropsychology of Stroke – A Conversation With Dr. Ronald Lazar
In this episode, we discuss the neuropsychology of stroke with Dr. Ronald Lazar. Specific topics covered include definitions of cerebrovascular terminology, stroke epidemiology, neurovascular anatomy, neuroimaging techniques, risk factors, health disparities, prognosis, mental health factors, and both acute and long-term treatment strategies. Show notes are available at www.NavNeuro.com/134 ______
133| Reliable Change Clinical Topics – A Conversation With Dr. Kevin Duff
Today we give you our conversation focused specifically on clinical topics in reliable change, with Dr. Kevin Duff. This discussion dovetails nicely with our most recent episode that provided a broad overview of reliable change. The prior episode touched on several clinical and forensic topics, and this one expands on those areas. Show notes are available at www.NavNeuro.com/133 ________________
132| Reliable Change – A Conversation With Dr. Kevin Duff
In this episode, we discuss reliable change with Dr. Kevin Duff. Specific topics covered include the purpose of serial assessment, classical test theory, test retest reliability, an introduction to practice effects, factors that increase or decrease practice effects, the reliable change index, standardized regression-based equations, and clinical factors impacting the interpretation of reliable ch
131| Consciousness in Epilepsy – A Conversation With Dr. Hal Blumenfeld
Today we give you our conversation about consciousness in epilepsy with Dr. Hal Blumenfeld, Professor of Neurology, Neuroscience, and Neurosurgery at Yale University. In addition to being a well-regarded teacher of neuroanatomy, Hal is also a researcher, with his primary focus being in patients with epilepsy. We think that this episode dovetails nicely with the one we just released on neuroanatomy
130| Fundamentals of Neuroanatomy – A Conversation With Dr. Hal Blumenfeld
In this episode, we discuss big picture conceptual issues related to functional neuroanatomy, with Dr. Hal Blumenfeld. Specific topics covered include the purpose of the neurological exam, the brain as a distributed network, Korbinian Brodmann's areas, the hierarchical and topographic organization of the brain, horizontal cell layers of the cortex, lateralization, cortical columns, the corticospin
129| Clinical Case 17 (Pediatric, Hypoxic-Ischemic Injury) – A Conversation With Dr. Sakina Butt
Today we give you our second pediatric clinical case with Dr. Sakina Butt. This time she talks about hypoxic-ischemic injury and low Apgar scores in infants and young children, or "littles" as she endearingly refers to them. Show notes are available at www.NavNeuro.com/129 _________________ If you'd like to support the show, here are a few easy ways: 1) Get APA-approved CE credits for listening t
128| Functional Cognitive Disorder – A Conversation With Dr. Laura McWhirter
This episode is a conversation about functional cognitive disorder (FCD) with Dr. Laura McWhirter. The discussion covers preliminary diagnostic criteria, internal inconsistency, epidemiology, clinical features, differential diagnosis with neurodegenerative diseases, common diagnostic pitfalls, etiology/mechanism, metacognition, subjective cognitive concerns, objective cognitive testing, performanc
127| Neuropsych Bite: 2022 Concussion in Sport Group (CISG) Meeting – A Conversation With Dr. Nyaz Didehbani
In this conversation with Dr. Nyaz Didehbani, we touch on the most recent Concussion in Sport Group meeting, which took place in Amsterdam in October 2022, with the corresponding consensus statement being recently published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine. Show notes are available at www.NavNeuro.com/127 _________________ If you'd like to support the show, here are a few easy ways: 1) Ge
126| Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) – A Conversation With Dr. Nyaz Didehbani
In this episode, we discuss the long-term cognitive and mental health effects of sport related concussion, which includes an in depth conversation about chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), with Dr. Nyaz Didehbani. Specific topics covered include methodological limitations of the literature on long-term effects of concussion, risk of neurodegenerative diseases from TBI (mild to severe), and CTE
125| Adult Fact-Finding Case 3
Today we give you our third fact finding case, where John plays the role of examiner and Ryan plays the role of examinee. All of these fact finds that we released were "real," meaning that Ryan had no inside information about the case in advance and we ran through the case as a true training exercise, as part of his practice for the ABPP Oral Exam. Show notes are available at www.NavNeuro.com/125
124| The Neuropsychology of Addiction – A Conversation With Dr. Antonio Verdejo-Garcia
This episode is a conversation with Dr. Antonio Verdejo-Garcia about the neuropsychology of addiction. We cover addiction epidemiology, the syndrome model, neurobiology, transdiagnostic constructs such as compulsivity, behavioral addictions, cognitive profiles linked to substances of abuse, and behavioral, pharmacological, and cognitive treatments for people with addictions. Show notes are availab
123| Podcasting in Neuropsychology – A Conversation With Dr. Ingram Wright
This is an episode we recorded live at the INS North American meeting in February 2023 in San Diego, California. For this one, Ryan and I are the interviewees rather than the interviewers. We answer questions from Dr. Ingram Wright, who is the creator and co-host of the Neuro Clinic Podcast, with Dr. Clina Carroll. Show notes are available at www.NavNeuro.com/123 _________________ If you'd like
122| Parkinson's Disease – A Conversation With Dr. Sara Schaefer
This episode is a wide ranging discussion of Parkinson's disease, with Sara Schaefer, MD, MHS. The conversation begins with basic facts, features, and concepts, and then moves into more complex topics, while covering many critical factors for neuropsychologists to consider. It includes a focus on diagnosis/symptoms, epidemiology, core neuropathology, neurodiagnostic approaches, risk factors (e.g.,
121| Neuropsych Bite: The Brain in Space – A Conversation With Dr. Vonetta Dotson
Today we give you a conversation with Dr. Vonetta Dotson about her work as a researcher for NASA and the effects of microgravity, radiation, etc. on astronauts. Previous episodes with Vonetta included a discussion of brain health (episode 116) and her company CerebroFit (episode 117). Show notes are available at www.NavNeuro.com/121 _________________ If you'd like to support the show, here are a
120| Apathy and Agitation in Neurodegenerative Diseases – A Conversation With Dr. Krista Lanctôt
This episode is a conversation with Dr. Krista Lanctôt about neuropsychiatric symptoms (NPS) in older adults with neurodegenerative diseases, with a focus on apathy and agitation. The discussion covers definitions, diagnostic criteria, epidemiology, methods of assessment, relation to degenerative neuropathology, and various treatment approaches. Show notes are available at www.NavNeuro.com/120 ___
119| Clinical Case 16 (Pediatric, Extremely Low Birth Weight) – A Conversation With Dr. Sakina Butt
Today we give you a pediatric clinical case centered around a four year old girl. It is presented by Dr. Sakina Butt, a neuropsychologist and training director at Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital. She is board certified in clinical neuropsychology and in the pediatric subspecialty. Show notes are available at www.NavNeuro.com/119 _________________ If you'd like to support the show, here are
118| Ecological Validity and Digital Technology – A Conversation With Dr. Maureen Schmitter-Edgecombe
This episode is a conversation with Dr. Maureen Schmitter-Edgecombe about ecological validity, with a focus on methods for capitalizing on digital technologies to maximize ecological validity in neuropsychology. We cover definitions, methods for assessing ecological validity, naturalistic assessment, smart homes, sensors, privacy and security, and a digital memory notebook. Show notes are availabl
117| Neuropsych Bite: CerebroFit – A Conversation With Dr. Vonetta Dotson
This is a conversation with Dr. Vonetta Dotson on her company, CerebroFit Integrated Brain Health, where we focus on business aspects of neuropsychology. Show notes are available at www.NavNeuro.com/117 _________________ If you'd like to support the show, here are a few easy ways: 1) Get APA-approved CE credits for listening to select episodes: www.NavNeuro.com/INS 2) Tell your friends and collea
116| Brain Health in Adults – A Conversation With Dr. Vonetta Dotson
This episode is a broad overview of brain health in adults. We discuss methods for encouraging positive brain health behavior change in our patients, how to help patients who have little to no motivation for change ("precontemplation" stage), the importance of tailoring feedback to a patient's level of health literacy, research support for various forms of brain health (e.g., sleep, nutrition, phy
115| Ethics Vignette 1
Today we give you an ethics vignette where John plays the role of examiner and Ryan plays the role of examinee. Similar to the fact-finding episodes, this is a recording of their real practice session for Ryan's ABPP Oral Exam, since talking through an ethics vignette is one aspect of the exam. John reads the vignette during the episode, but you can also read along by downloading the pdf at navn
114| Loneliness – A Conversation With Dr. Ellen Lee
In this episode, we discuss the cognitive and psychological effects of loneliness with Ellen Lee, MD. We cover definitions, epidemiology, various assessment methods (including digital technology), relationships with age, sex/gender, race/ethnicity, and culture, overall physical, cognitive, and mental health effects, and interventions to reduce loneliness. Show notes are available at www.NavNeuro.
113| Adult Fact-Finding Case 2
Today we bring you our second clinical fact-find episode, where John plays the role of examiner and Ryan plays the role of examinee. We simulate the exam process and then debrief about it and provide tips afterward. If you'd like to either follow along as Ryan gathers relevant information, or use this case for your own fact find with a colleague, we provide the relevant information in the websit
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