Clinical
Neuropsychologists’
PD Group
This is an informal professional development group run by postgraduate neuropsychologists and junior clinicians in Melbourne, Australia. In 2007 we covered key neuroanatomy through a clinical case-based approach along with a number of clinical conditions and we are continuing the series in 2008. We take turns at reviewing either a topic or key literature and presenting it to the group. Christopher Benjamin and Christine Matthews are the organisers. Everyone is welcome.
If you are attending
If you plan on attending, in the week prior please email the presenter so they know how many people to photocopy any relevant material for. A reminder email will usually be sent around in the week prior with the address. It runs from 8 to (approx) 9.30/10pm in the Carlton area.
Presenting
If you are presenting, you can run the session however you would like. People often prepare by reading over and annotating a chapter or/and relevant primary literature, and then walk everyone through the paper(s) in the session. Another option is providing powerpoint slides and bringing a laptop (or print outs). We often go through theory first then present a relevant case from experience or the literature.
Please bring a photocopy of the material for everyone who has responded.
18.02.08 Neuropsychology & Neuroanatomy quiz [Christine]
This is going to be a quiz covering a variety of areas of neuropsychology, including material from last semester.
25.02.08 Intelligence: The concept [Chris]
This will cover assessment of intelligence; what it is and isn't, and specifically (a) Kaufmann's 'Intelligent testing philosophy', (b) the General Ability Index, and (c) premorbid IQ assessment measures.
03.03.08 Cognitive Rehabilitation for Dementia and MCI: Review of the literature
[Kerryn]
10.03.08 Sleep and Cognitive Function [Daniela]
Daniela will discuss sleep and cognitive function, with a focus on sleep deprivation and sleep disorders, and how these impact cognition and driving.
17.03.08 Semantic Memory in Dementia of the Alzheimer’s Type [Alex]
Break (Easter)
07.04.08 The Neuropsychology of Sleep [Daniela]
14.04.08 The Neuropsychology of Endocrine Disorders [Alexia]
21.04.08 The Neuropsychological effects of commonly-used substances [Fiona]
28.04.08 The Neuropsychology of Number Processing [Rowena]
05.05.08 Parkinson’s-related Dementias [Angie]
12.05.08 Neuropsychological Profiles of Psychiatric Disorders [Asa]
19.05.08 Drinks!
Other confirmed presenters: Kylie.
Scheduled presentations (2008)