Navigating Neuropsychology

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 available at www.NavNeuro.com/188 _________________ 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 (for membership discount code, login to the-ins.org then go to this page: https://the-ins.org/current-members/special-offers-discounts/) 2) Subscribe (free) and leave an Apple Podcasts rating/review: www.NavNeuro.com/itunes 3) Check out our book Becoming a Neuropsychologist, and leave it an Amazon rating Thanks for listening, and join us next time as we continue to navigate the brain and behavior! [Note: This podcast and all linked content is intended for general educational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of psychology or any other professional healthcare advice and services. No professional relationship is formed between hosts and listeners. All content is to be used at listeners' own risk. Users should always seek appropriate medical and psychological care from their licensed healthcare provider.]

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) Subscribe (free) and leave an Apple Podcasts rating/review: www.NavNeuro.com/itunes 4) Check out our book Becoming a Neuropsychologist, and leave it an Amazon rating Thanks for listening, and join us next time as we continue to navigate the brain and behavior! [Note: This podcast and all linked content is intended for general educational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of psychology or any other professional healthcare advice and services. No professional relationship is formed between hosts and listeners. All content is to be used at listeners' own risk. Users should always seek appropriate medical and psychological care from their licensed healthcare provider.]

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) Tell your friends and colleagues about it 3) Subscribe (free) and leave an Apple Podcasts rating/review: www.NavNeuro.com/itunes 4) Check out our book Becoming a Neuropsychologist, and leave it an Amazon rating Thanks for listening, and join us next time as we continue to navigate the brain and behavior! [Note: This podcast and all linked content is intended for general educational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of psychology or any other professional healthcare advice and services. No professional relationship is formed between hosts and listeners. All content is to be used at listeners' own risk. Users should always seek appropriate medical and psychological care from their licensed healthcare provider.]

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) Tell your friends and colleagues about it 3) Subscribe (free) and leave an Apple Podcasts rating/review: www.NavNeuro.com/itunes 4) Check out our book Becoming a Neuropsychologist, and leave it an Amazon rating Thanks for listening, and join us next time as we continue to navigate the brain and behavior! [Note: This podcast and all linked content is intended for general educational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of psychology or any other professional healthcare advice and services. No professional relationship is formed between hosts and listeners. All content is to be used at listeners' own risk. Users should always seek appropriate medical and psychological care from their licensed healthcare provider.]

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.NavNeuro.com/184 _________________ 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/review: www.NavNeuro.com/itunes 4) Check out our book Becoming a Neuropsychologist, and leave it an Amazon rating Thanks for listening, and join us next time as we continue to navigate the brain and behavior! [Note: This podcast and all linked content is intended for general educational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of psychology or any other professional healthcare advice and services. No professional relationship is formed between hosts and listeners. All content is to be used at listeners' own risk. Users should always seek appropriate medical and psychological care from their licensed healthcare provider.]

In a deep dive into the testing process, the hosts share valuable insights on introducing cognitive tests to patients. They tackle how to handle patient hesitance and the importance of clear communication about test purposes. Flexibility in test selection is highlighted, alongside strategies for accommodating sensory limitations. The discussion also touches on balancing self-report questionnaires with collateral reports for comprehensive evaluations. A sprinkle of humor and rapport-building techniques keeps the atmosphere engaging as they navigate through clinical practices.

Dr. Steven Paul Woods, Professor and director of clinical training at the University of Houston and incoming editor-in-chief of Neuropsychology, walks through how academic journals function. He covers why publishing matters, choosing the right journal, spotting predatory outlets, peer review and editorial roles. The conversation also explores open science, editorial culture, and paths into journal work.

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 an Apple Podcasts rating/review: www.NavNeuro.com/itunes 4) Check out our book Becoming a Neuropsychologist, and leave it an Amazon rating Thanks for listening, and join us next time as we continue to navigate the brain and behavior! [Note: This podcast and all linked content is intended for general educational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of psychology or any other professional healthcare advice and services. No professional relationship is formed between hosts and listeners. All content is to be used at listeners' own risk. Users should always seek appropriate medical and psychological care from their licensed healthcare provider.]

In this enlightening discussion, Dr. David Wolk, a neurology professor and director at the Penn Alzheimer's Disease Research Center, delves into Limbic-Predominant Age-Related TDP-43 Encephalopathy (LATE). He unpacks the role of TDP-43, its ties to ALS and hippocampal sclerosis, and contrasts LATE's clinical profile with Alzheimer's. Wolk highlights crucial diagnostic criteria, advanced neuroimaging markers, and the significance of understanding LATE's prevalence as we age. His insights pave the way for better identification and management of this complex condition.

Dr. Jennifer Puig, Research Director at Pearson, shares insights on the upcoming release of the Test of Premorbid Functioning, 2nd Edition, highlighting extensive demographic data collection to enhance scoring accuracy. Dr. Lisa Drozdick, Principal Research Director, discusses significant updates to Advanced Clinical Solutions, emphasizing a shift towards pediatric assessments, including a new WISC standardization. They delve into digital availability, test security measures, and the integration of demographic references into reports, offering a glimpse into the future of neuropsychological testing.