The Neuropsychological Assessment of Hispanics in the US
This webinar is designed to help students, early career neuropsychologists and seasoned practitioners recognize the complexities involved in the comprehensive assessment of Hispanics residing in the United States. Material will be relevant to both clinical providers and researchers. The influence of socio-demographic variables and psychosocial factors on neurocognitive performance and outcome measures will be examined. Barriers (including minimal assessment tools and normative data) in providing competent neurocognitive evaluations for this population will be discussed. Progress in the evolving subspecialty of Hispanic Neuropsychology will be reviewed, including recent developments in testing standards and guidelines. Potential solutions for clinical and research settings will be offered. Examiner and examinee variables to consider when working with Hispanics will be discussed and an empirically based decision-making process approach for the assessment of diverse clients in the U.S. will be provided.
Learning Objectives:
Material presented will help the learner:
- Explain the effect ofsocio-demographic and psychosocial factors, including linguistic and cultural variables, on neuropsychological performance and outcome measures, and the common challenges faced by those who serve Hispanics in clinical and research arenas
- Utilize an empirically based decision-making process approach for use with culturally and linguistically diverse populations that includes resources for test development and translations and cultural modifications
- Recognize the influence of examinee and examiner variables on neuropsychological and psychological outcomes
- Apply new testing standards to culturally and linguistically dissimilar individuals
Target
Audience:
· Students of all levels interested in the subspecialty of cross-cultural neuropsychology
· From students to experienced neuropsychologists
· Clinicians and researchers working with Hispanics across the life span and with clients of varying degrees of language mastery (English speaking, bilingual and monolingual Spanish-speakers)
Instructional Level of Presentation:This webinar is designed to be of benefit to students, early career neuropsychologists and seasoned practitioners. Material presented provides the learner with a summary of the evolving subspecialty of Hispanic Neuropsychology. A foundation regarding socio-demographics and psychosocial variables that influence cognitive performance is provided for those early in their careers. Novel resources and references are provided, which will be of benefit to the more advanced and experienced clinicians and researchers. Overall, a comprehensive webinar that will be of benefit to practitioners with varying levels of experience.