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    Annual Conference in Las Vegas

    Date(s) Offered: February 26-28, 2010


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    Welcome to Las Vegas! Join us for the 2nd Annual ACPN 2010 Conference February 26-28, 2010 Golden Nugget Las Vegas 129 E. Fremont Street Las Vegas, NV 89101 800.634.3454 The Golden Nugget Las Vegas has gone through extensive renovations with many exciting amenities and new attractions. This famous Las Vegas hotel and casino has won the AAA Four Diamond Award for 32 straight years, and ACPN has booked remarkable rates for its 2nd Annual Conference. Visit www.goldennugget.com/home.asp for a virtual tour of the facilities and amenities. ACPN has secured special rates from Wednesday February 24 to Sunday February 28: Room Type Wed 2/24/10 Thu 2/25/10 Fri 2/26/10 Sat 2/27/10 Sun 2/28/10 Carson Tower $39.00 $49.00 $69.00 $69.00 $49.00 Gold Tower $59.00 $69.00 $89.00 $89.00 $69.00 Rush Tower $79.00 $89.00 $109.00 $109.00 $89.00 Gold Club $149.00 $149.00 $169.00 $169.00 $149.00 Friday February 26, 2010 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Course A. What the Forensic Neuropsychologist Needs to Know about Death Penalty Litigation Presenter: Thomas J. Reidy, Ph.D., ABPP Description: This workshop will explore the unique psycho-legal issues at capital sentencing broadly divided into mitigation and violence risk assessment. A U.S. Dept. of Justice science based formulation will be used to demonstrate the nexus between adverse developmental trajectory and adult outcome. The scientific basis for violence risk assessment unique to a prison context will be demonstrated, as well as the methodological and conceptual errors made by mental health professionals at capital sentencing. The discussion of mitigation and risk assessment will include issues of relevance to neuropsychologists. Goals & Objectives; Participants will be able to: 1. Describe the difference between criminal responsibility and moral culpability in a capital context; 2. Recognize the role of adverse developmental and neuropsychological factors in mitigation; and 3. Identify the special considerations and errors in violence risk assessment at capital sentencing Course B. Assessment of Executive Function with the BRIEF and the TEC Presenter: Gerard A. Gioia, PhD Description: This workshop focuses on measurement of executive function through assessment of individuals' behavior in their everyday environment via the Behavior Rating Inventory of Executive Function, a widely used rating scale, and assessment of their fundamental executive control processes via the Tasks of Executive Control (TEC), a newly-developed computer-administered measure of working memory and inhibitory control in children and adolescents. Basic concepts of executive function will be reviewed followed by detailed examination of the BRIEF and the TEC. Case discussions and clinical group studies will illustrate profiles of executive function in children and adolescents. Goals & Objectives; Participants will be able to: 1. Describe the use of the BRIEF as one component of an assessment of executive function; 2. Articulate the theoretical bases for the TEC (i.e., n-back and go/no-go); 3. Describe an approach to interpreting both instruments. Lunch 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Friday February 26, 2010 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Course C. An Introduction to the MMPI-2-RF (Restructured Form) for Neuropsychologists Presenter: Yossef S. Ben-Porath, Ph.D., ABAP Description: This workshop provides an introduction to a new, shorter version of the MMPI-2, the 338-item MMPI-2-RF (Restructured Form). The workshop will provide a basic overview of the rationale for, and methods used to develop the MMPI-2-RF, the various materials available to score and interpret the test, the psychometric functioning of the MMPI-2-RF scales, and interpretive recommendations. Data will focus on topics of relevance to neuropsychologists, including associations with measures of effort and descriptive data on as well as empirical correlates for the new scales with samples of individuals undergoing disability evaluations. Goals & Objectives; Participants will be able to: 1. Assess the rationale for and methods used to develop the MMPI-2-RF; 2. Describe the 50 scales that make up the MMPI-2-RF and their psychometric functioning; 3. Interpret the MMPI-2-RF in neuropsychological evaluations Course D. Central Auditory Processing Function in Children: Neuropsychological Roots, Realities, Current Controversies, and Future Directions Presenter: Teresa Bailey, Ph.D. Description: Fifty years of solid scientific research on central auditory processes has taken place largely outside the view of neuropsychology. At the same time, many children who present for neuropsychological evaluation have one or more risk factors for impaired auditory processing. This workshop will provide an overview of the neuroanatomy of central auditory processes, including lesion studies in children, and integrate these findings with research-based evidence of developmental and acquired impairments. Differential diagnosis and overlap with ADD/ADHD and language based disorders will be covered with case examples. Implications for clinical diagnostic and intervention practices, and future research directions will be discussed. Goals & Objectives Participants will be able to: 1. Identify auditory pathways and pre-linguistic signal analysis processes; 2. Describe what is unique about auditory processing disorders and what overlaps other language-based disorders and attention; and 3. Identify developmental and acquired etiologies of auditory processing dysfunctions that commonly present in children referred for neuropsychological assessment. 4:15 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Poster Session & Cocktail Hour Saturday February 27, 2010 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Course E. Neuropsychology and the Death Sentenced Inmate: An Effort to Understanding Violence Presenter: Michael B. Charlton, J.D. Description: This workshop will focus on the role of neuropsychology and the topic of violence and the criminal law: the mitigation of penalty because of brain injury or trauma, diminished capacity, and extending the legal principles of Atkins (the exclusion of the mentally retarded from the death penalty) and Simmons (the exclusion of those under 18 from the death penalty) to other vulnerable population groups. Goals & Objectives Participants will be able to: 1. Describe the basics involved in an understanding of the legal framework for capital defense; 2. Identify the types of tools a capital defense lawyer should be expected to provide; and 3. Outline the important components involved in establishing a candid and honest relationship with counsel. Course F. Updates in Pediatric Psychopharmacology Presenter: John Courtney, Psy.D., MP, ABN, ABPdN Description: This workshop will cover new Pediatric neuropsychotropic medications introduced since 2007. This discussion will cover basic pharmacodynamics and kinetics, on and off label uses, information regarding drug interaction effect, side effects impacting behavior (and testing outcome) and a quick review of drugs in the current research pipeline. Goals & Objectives; Participants will be able to: 1.Strengths and weaknesses of differing administration routes in Pediatrics; 2.Typical means by which psychotropics cause changes in Pediatrics; 3.Common side effects that may risk the health of their patients; 4.New medications and indications since 2007; and Lunch 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Saturday February 27, 2010 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Course G. Clinical Assessment of Human Executive Functioning: Test of Verbal Conceptualization & Fluency (TVCF) & the Comprehensive Trail Making Test (CTMT) Presenter: Arthur MacNeill Horton, Jr Ed.D., ABPN-CL, ABN, ABPP-BP, FACPN Description: This workshop provides an overview and introduction to the TVCF (Reynolds & Horton, 2006) and the CTMT (Reynolds, 2000) including their conceptualization, development, and interpretation. The TVCF was recently developed and is constant with the Reynolds-Horton Model of Human Executive Functioning (RHMHEF), which postulates a strong general factor of executive functioning as well as neurocognitive subcomponents of selected aspects of executive functioning which are discrete and robust. The TVCF provides a strong, standardized measure of executive functions that is complemented by the CTMT. The CTMT (Reynolds, 2000), a recently published, rapid measure (6-12 minutes) of executive functioning will be reviewed in comparable detail with common objectives. Goals & Objectives; Participants will be able to: 1. Define the constructs assessed by the TVCF and the CTMT. 2. Describe the TVCF and the CTMT development, standardization, and scaling processes. 3. Administer and score the TVCF and the CTMT accurately. 4. Interpret TVCF and CTMT scores. Course H. Introduction to Empirically Based Assessment: Developing an EBA Model for Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Presenter: Steven J. Hughes, PhD, LP, ABPdN; The TOVA Company Description: This workshop provides an introduction to basic concepts of Empirically Based Assessment (EBA) and demonstrates application of these techniques in the creation of a model for the prediction of Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder from a combination of objective and subject measures. It will provide an overview of basic concepts of EBA including review of Bayes' Theorem, sensitivity, specificity, likelihood ratios, odds ratios, pretest probability, post-test probability, and chained likelihood ratios. Use of these principles will be applied in the formation of models to predict the presence of attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder. Case examples will be used to illustrate EBA concepts and recommendations will be made for future development of EBA models. Goals & Objectives; Participants will be able to: 1. Describe how to apply Bayes' Theorem with diagnostic tests. 2. Describe the basic concepts upon which EBA models are based. 3. Describe how to use multiple diagnostic measures in chained likelihood ratio EBA models. 4:15 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Poster Session & Cocktail Hour Sunday February 28, 2010 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. (Breakfast provided) Course I. Current Ethical/Legal Issues in Neuropsychological Practice Panel: Theodore Wasserman Ph.D., ABPP, ABPdN & Robert J. McCaffrey, Ph.D., ABN, ABPdN Moderator/Discussant: Barry Crown, Ph.D., ABN, JD Description: Dr. Wasserman will review current ethical and legal trends related to the practice of Neuropsychology. Dr. McCaffrey will review relevant ethical issues in pediatric neuropsychology. Vignettes will be utilized to demonstrate, in an interactive manner, some approaches to proactively identifying ethical issues in practice and in the supervision of graduate students/interns. Goals & Objectives; Participants will be able to: Dr. Wasserman 1. Identify areas of practices that would expose them to legal and ethical problems; 2. Modify their practice parameters to lessen the probability of ether legal of professional difficulties; 3. Identify recent legal cases that effect their practice; and 4. Identify limits of confidentiality. Dr. McCaffrey 1. Describe ethical issues in pediatric neuropsychology; 2. Identify ethical issues proactively; and 3. Identify methodology that demonstrates responsiveness to ethical issues. Hotel Registration Options 1. Use the following weblink to register for Carson Towers https://secure.goldennugget.com/smsworld/wc.dll?smsworld~availbox~&RMK=I&RSR=CDIR&RGP=1C282N 2. The Gold Tower, Rush Tower and Gold Club guest rooms are based on availability and must be requested and reserved by calling 800-634-3454 Continuing Education Each of the Courses A - I will be offered for three (3) continuing education (CE) credits. No partial credit will be issued since each participant will be required to attend each Course selected to earn any CE. The American College of Professional Neuropsychology is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The American College of Professional Neuropsychology maintains responsibility for this program and its content. Conference Registration Options 1. Online by clicking www.acpn.myshopify.com 2. Using PayPal account and pay amount to www.treasurer@neuropsychconsultants.com 3. Traditional snail mail with forms below 4. Fax the registration information and credit card information in care of Marie Volbrecht, Ph.D., ABN at 605-271-4495 Conference Registration Fees Professionals $150.00 Students $75.00 Snail mail registration form and checks should be sent to: Marie Volbrecht, Ph.D., ABN Neuropsychology Consultants, LLC 1500 W. 51st St. Ste. 105 Sioux Falls, SD 57105 Credit Card name and number: _______________________________ Expiration date: ___________________________________________ Security code: ____________________________________________ Authorizing signature: ______________________________________ Name ________________________________________________________ Title/Degree __________________________________________________ Address ______________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________ City __________________________________________________________ State _________________ Zip Code ________________________________ Email ________________________________________________________ Phone ________________________________________________________ Fax __________________________________________________________ Special Needs __________________________________________________ Choose one course for each time period. The cost of each class is $70.00, but if you sign up for all 5 courses the total amount is $300.00 for a savings of $50.00. Course I includes a breakfast at no additional charge. Course A _______ or Course B _______ Course C _______ or Course D _______ Course E _______ or Course F _______ Course G _______ or Course H _______ Course I _______ Total Registration & Courses _________ Please make checks payable to: ABN or American Board of Professional Neuropsychology