The CPA Neuropsychology Division Presents:
Neuropsychological Evaluation With Transgender Individuals
Presenter: John O’Hara, PsyD
Date & Time: Wednesday, June 26th, 2024 from 5:30pm-7:00pm
Location: Via Zoom
Zoom Link: Emailed prior to the event.
Cost:
FREE CPA Members (Includes CE);
$40.00 for Non-members (Includes CE)
Continuing Education: Eligible for 1.5 CE
Abstract:
Learning Objectives:
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Discuss at least three psychosocial considerations unique to provision of care to transgender individuals.
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Describe at least three interpretive considerations when utilizing common neuropsychological tests with transgender individuals.
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Identify two peer-reviewed resources with pertinent considerations for neuropsychological evaluations with transgender individuals.
Research Citations
Presenter Biography
Dr. John O’Hara is a clinical neuropsychologist at the Institute of Living/Hartford Hospital. He also holds an appointment as Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Connecticut School of Medicine. Originally from Chicago, Illinois, he received a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and a Bachelor of Art in Music from Loyola University Chicago. He completed his predoctoral internship in health service psychology with a geriatrics specialty focus at the William S. Middleton Memorial Veteran’s Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin. After earning his PsyD from Midwestern University in Downers Grove, Illinois, he completed an APPCN-accredited fellowship in adult neuropsychology at the Institute of Living/Hartford Hospital. His primary clinical interests include stroke and memory disorders in older adults, as well as promotion of brain health throughout adulthood. He is involved with clinical teaching and mentoring of students, residents, and fellows of several healthcare disciplines and regularly teaches at the Institute of Living’s Neuropsychology Seminar. He currently serves on the National Academy of Neuropsychology’s Education Committee and is Co-Chair of NAN’s Leadership Ambassador Development (LeAD) Taskforce.
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