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Sociocultural Considerations in the Neuropsychological Assessment of American Indians and Alaska Natives: Theory, Research and Practice
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Sociocultural Considerations in the Neuropsychological Assessment of American Indians and Alaska Natives: Theory, Research and Practice
Presented by:
Steven P. Verney, Ph.D. and Lynette Abrams-Silva, Ph.D., ABPP
Valid neuropsychological assessment is critical to the accurate diagnosis and effective treatment of American Indians and Alaska Natives (AI/ANs) who experience substantial physical, educational, legal, and mental health disparities relative to the general U.S. population. However, only scant literature exists on either research or clinical guidelines for conducting culturally appropriate assessments with this population. This webinar will first offer an overview of the nuances of AI/AN diversity and the many varied sociocultural considerations that may affect the appropriateness of neuropsychological assessment including the quality of education, aspects of cultural (language and cultural adaptation), socioeconomic status, and socialization factors. We will present recent research findings which highlight such factors in a large sample of older AIs. Finally, we will offer guidelines for clinical practice and research through case examples. We hope our webinar may be used to guide culturally appropriate research and inform culturally appropriate clinical practice.
After the webinar, participants will be able to:
- Describe the physical, educational, legal, and mental health disparities AI/AN populations face in the US.
- Discuss cultural and historical factors within the American Indian/Alaska Native population and explain how these factors have made research and clinical work with this population challenging.
- Identify how these cultural and historical factors may impact neuropsychological assessment with American Indian/Alaska Native populations;4. Define cultural considerations to increase the competence of neuropsychological assessment and research with this population.
Target Audience: Clinical Neuropsychologists and Mental Health Professionals and students interested in working with American Indians/Alaska Native populations in a culturally appropriate and intellectually humble manner.
Instructional Level: Introductory