The CPA Neuropsychology Division Presents:
Improving Accessibility in Neuropsychology: From Systemic to Practical Factors
Presenter: Jennifer Linton Reesman, PhD, ABPP
Date & Time: Tuesday July 16th, 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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List at least 2 common modifications that can be made to their assessment process to increase access for individuals with disabilities
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Identify at least 2 common systemic barriers that can decrease accessibility and demonstrate a legal framework for decreasing barriers
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Explain at least 2 relevant portions of the 2022 APA Guidelines for Assessment and Intervention for Persons with Disabilities for neuropsychologists
Research Citations
Presenter Biography
Jennifer Linton Reesman is board certified in clinical neuropsychology with subspecialty certification in pediatric neuropsychology from the American Board of Professional Psychology (ABPP). Dr. Reesman specializes in providing accessible neuropsychological assessments to children who are deaf, hard-of-hearing or affected by some type of hearing loss and provides evaluations and consultations in American Sign Language (ASL) and English. Dr. Reesman was a member of the American Psychological Association Task Force on Guidelines for Assessment and Intervention with Persons with Disabilities. After a decade in practice as a faculty member at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and Kennedy Krieger Institute, she is presently the Director of Training at the Chesapeake Center for ADHD, Learning & Behavioral Health in Bethesda, Maryland.
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