Category: Child Neuropsychology
The Role of Distinct Executive Functions on Adaptive Behavior in Children and Adolescents with Down Syndrome
Learning Objectives: Describe the association between isolated executive functions and adaptive behavior, across communication, daily living, and socialization domains, in adolescents with Down syndrome. Characterize how impairments in executive functions may hinder the development of…
Parent Perceptions of Pediatric Neuropsychological Evaluations: A Systematic Review
Learning Objectives: Identify constituent components and indicators of overall parent satisfaction with pediatric neuropsychological evaluations (NPEs). Identify variables that may either bolster or hinder the rate of recommendation implementation and appreciate their correlation with overall…
The Contribution of Sluggish Cognitive Tempo to Processing Speed in Survivors of Pediatric Brain Tumors
Learning Objectives: Explain the construct of Sluggish Cognitive Tempo (SCT) and its specific contribution to processing speed outcomes in survivors of pediatric brain tumors. Describe the association between SCT symptoms and specific medical and demographic…
Quantifying Visuoperceptual Profiles of Children with Cerebral Visual Impairment
Learning Objectives: Describe the reason for and benefits of visuoperceptual profiling in cerebral visual impairment. Apply knowledge on visuoperceptual profiling to interpret test results. Nofar Ben Itzhak, Kathleen Vancleef, Inge Franki, Annouschka Laenen, Johan Wagemans…
Long-term neurodevelopmental outcome after prenatal exposure to maternal hematological malignancies with or without cytotoxic treatment
Learning Objectives: Describe how hematological malignancies during pregnancy may affect the neurocognitive development of the offspring. Describe comorbidities of hematological malignancies and explain how these factors can affect the development of the offspring. Mathilde van…
Systematic Review of Pediatric Memory Questionnaires
Learning Objectives: Demonstrate working knowledge of the pediatric memory questionnaires’ evidence base. Explain the role of memory questionnaires in pediatric memory evaluations. Cecilia Law, Ilona Juraskova & Suncica Lah (2021) Systematic review of pediatric memory…
Family Environment as a Predictor and Moderator of Cognitive and Psychosocial Outcomes in Children Treated for Posterior Fossa Tumors
Learning Objectives: Describe the various treatment types for children with posterior fossa tumours, as well as their associated outcomes. Explain the importance of considering non-clinical factors, such as the family environment, when evaluating and predicting…
Socioeconomic aspects are crucial to better intellectual outcome in early-treated adolescents with congenital hypothyroidism
Learning Objectives: Describe long-term sequelae of congenital hypothyroidism (CH). Comment on the main differences between the findings by Andrade, Dias, de Paula & Silva (2021) and those reported by others in literature. Jéssica Evelyn de…
Executive function following pediatric stroke: A systematic review
Learning Objectives: Discuss why assessment of executive functioning (EF) could be useful in the clinical management of children with stroke. Explain the impact of pediatric stroke on EF. Carlotta Rivella & Paola Viterbori (2021) Executive…
The Role of Family Burden on Informant Discrepancies Between Parents and Youths with Protracted Recovery from Mild Traumatic Brain Injury
Learning Objectives: Discuss how understanding informant discrepancies of internalizing symptoms can contribute to better identifying pathways to recovery and appropriate treatment following pediatric mild traumatic brain injury. Explain how changes in family stress further complicate…