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Virtual Conference
Tuesday, December 3, 2024
5pm – 8pm
Attendance: FREE
1.0 CE credit (Presentations by Dr. Pick and Dr. Peery):
NYNG Members $15; Non-members: $30
For any questions, please email sramjan@gradcenter.cuny.edu
Student Speakers:
Stephany Betances, Second Year Clinical Psychology PhD Student at John Jay College of Criminal Justice/CUNY Graduate Center
Stacey Morales, Fourth Year Clinical Psychology PhD Student at John Jay College of Criminal Justice/CUNY Graduate Center
Kabrianna Tamura, Fourth Year Clinical Psychology PhD Student at John Jay College of Criminal Justice/CUNY Graduate Center
Keynote Speakers:
Shelley Peery, Ph.D., San Francisco Neuropsychology
Lawrence Pick, PhD, ABPP-CN, Professor, Gallaudet University
Moderated by: Anny Reyes, PhD, Cleveland Clinic
Neuropsychological Assessment with Spoken and Sign Language Interpreters: Considerations for Culture, Language, and Psychometric Theory
Abstract:
Conducting neuropsychological assessments with the support of spoken and sign language interpreters relies on a foundation of knowledge, skills and training in cultural and language diversity, cultural competency and humility, psychometric theory, and related ethical and professional practices. This interactive session will provide an overview of these concepts and illustrate some practical approaches to preserving the reliability and validity of English-based neuropsychological measures during the provision of interpreter-mediated services.
Shelley Peery is a bilingual (Spanish/English) neuropsychologist and the executive director at San Francisco Neuropsychology (SFN). She is a fellow of the National Academy of Neuropsychology (NAN) and of the Hispanic Neuropsychological Society (HNS). As the training director of the practicum program at SFN, she strives to teach culturally competent practices to her students. She has served as a member of the Research and Editing Consulting Program of INS, as co-chair of the Social Justice Task Force of HNS, chair of the Diversity Committee of NAN, and secretary of HNS and of NYNG. She conducts clinical and forensic evaluations in Spanish, and with interpreters in other languages. She has co-authored three book chapters on best practices in cross cultural neuropsychological assessment.
Lawrence Pick is a Professor of Psychology and the Director of Clinical Training for the Clinical Psychology PhD Program at Gallaudet University in Washington, DC. He received his doctoral degree from the Graduate School and University Center of the City University of New York. His current research program focuses on the development, translation, and adaptation of psychological and neuropsychological measures for use with people who are deaf, hard of hearing, blind, low vision, and deafblind. Dr. Pick also provides neuropsychological and forensic evaluations and consultation through private practice.
Anny Reyes, Ph.D. is a neuropsychologist at the Cleveland Clinic Neurological Institute and Epilepsy Center. She completed her doctoral degree in clinical psychology specializing in neuropsychology at the SDSU/UC San Diego Joint Doctoral Program, her neuropsychology internship at Emory School of Medicine, and a combined clinical and research neuropsychology postdoctoral fellowship at UCCSD. Dr. Reyes’ research focuses on advancing cognitive diagnostic frameworks, validating the cultural applicability of neuropsychological tests and diagnostic methods, and exploring the impact of social and structural determinants of health on cognitive and brain outcomes. Her research program is dedicated to promoting brain health equity by developing and implementing interventions aimed at preventing adverse cognitive outcomes. Dr. Reyes’ clinical work focuses on assessing neuropsychological syndromes in culturally and linguistically diverse populations. In her leadership roles, Dr. Reyes is committed to enhancing diversity within neuropsychology and neuroscience.
Learning Objectives:
1) Identify the ethical and professional practice issues related to working with spoken and sign language interpreters.
2) Describe how to collaborate with and orient interpreters during neuropsychological evaluations.
3) Discuss the interplay of language and culture on the selection and administration of interpreted measures, as well as the relationships to case conceptualization.
The basis of this presentation is on professionals working with clients from diverse cultural and language backgrounds. Thus, the entire presentation will be spotlighting these topics as related to work with interpreters.
Attendance: FREE
1.0 CE credit (Presentations by Dr. Pick and Dr. Peery):
NYNG Members $15; Non-members: $30
Refund Policy: Full refund will be provided if cancellation occurs up to 24 hours prior to the event. Cancellation requests made within 24 hours are non-refundable.
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