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• 2026 Virtual Pre-Conference Registration

  • When
    23 Apr 2026
  •  
  • Schedule
    2 sessions
  • Location
    Virtual Zoom Event

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  Schedule: 

  Morning Session: 9:00AM - 12:00PM PST (3 CEs)

  Grand Rounds: 1:00-4:00PM PST (3 CEs)

  6 CEs Available

  
  

  Morning Session: 

  9:00AM - 12:00PM PST (3 CEs)

  Beyond the Clipboard: Digital D-KEFS Advanced in Pediatric Neuropsychological Assessment

  Speaker: Dr. Dean Delis, Ph.D, ABPP-CN

  3 CEs Available

  Level of Activity: Intermediate

  Abstract:

  Most revisions of established tests--such as the Wechsler scales--offer both a print version and a digital-assist format (e.g., via Q-interactive). For the D-KEFS, we chose a different path: the D-KEFS Advanced is entirely digital, administered and scored exclusively on iPads. Without the need to produce equivalent print versions, we had the freedom to fully leverage the processing power of digital devices to create more complex, dynamic measures of multitasking and other executive functions and to automatically capture and score a wealth of new process scores for each test. This undertaking, however, proved far more complex than anticipated, with significant mistakes made and lessons learned along the way. In this workshop, I will describe these obstacles, our attempts to overcome them, and the solutions we ultimately developed. I will also demonstrate the new tests, explain the rationale for the numerous new process scores that could only be captured on digital devices, and present evidence of their clinical severity (effect sizes) in three child clinical groups, including ADHD, ASD, and Specific Learning Disorder-Math Impairment. I will also explain how the new D-KEFS Advanced does not replace the original D-KEFS but compliments it, with both batteries available for use and serving different purposes. By sharing out setbacks and mistakes made in developing the D-KEFS Advanced, I hope to provide insights that will assist future test developers and help the field of neuropsychology keep pace with other disciplines, such as neuroradiology, in embracing the digital revolution.  

  Objectives: 

  1. Identify mistakes made and lessons learned when developing fully digital tests to ensure test integrity.

  2. Analyze the process of designing digital tests while measuring and applying past principles of brain-behavior relationships.

  3. Compile process scores to better understand executive function deficits. 

  4. Explain the clinical sensitivity of the new D-KEFS Advanced tests in various child clinical groups and apply them to real-life situations.

  About Dr. Delis: 

  Dean C. Delis, PhD, ABPP-CN, is a Professor Emeritus of Psychiatry at the University of California, San Diego, School of Medicine, where he has been a professor since 1985. He is a licensed clinical psychologist and board certified in clinical neuropsychology by the American Board of Professional Psychology. For over 25 years, he served as co-director of training in neuropsychology in the joint doctoral program in clinical psychology at UCSD and San Diego State University, and director of the Psychological Assessment Unit at the San Diego Veterans Affairs Medical Center. He has published over 200 research articles, book chapters, and books on cognitive sequelae of various neurological and psychiatric disorders in children and adults, and he has served on the editorial boards of several journals in neuropsychology. Dr. Delis is also the lead author of several neuropsychological tests that are used nationally, including the California Verbal Learning Test - 3 (CVLT-3); CVLT - Children's Version; Delis Rating of Executive Functions – Children and Adult versions (D-REF); Delis-Kaplan Executive Function System (D-KEFS); and the new D-KEFS – Advanced.

  

  
  

  Afternoon Session: 

  1:00PM - 4:00PM PST (3 CEs)

  Grand Rounds Case Presentations: 

  We are spotlighting cases that demonstrate the impact of chronic illness and disease on cognitive, social, and emotional functioning on children and adolescents. We seek to deepen our understanding of the complex relationships between chronic health conditions affecting the central nervous system, such as leukemia, brain tumors, epilepsy, spina bifida, hydrocephalus, neurofibromatosis, meningitis and encephalitis, genetic and metabolic disorders, and their impact on neurodevelopment, cognitive performance, and social-emotional functioning.

  
  

  You must attend the live, interactive workshop in order to receive CE credits. If you cannot attend during the scheduled time but would like to receive CE credits, you would need to wait until the workshop is uploaded through the Home Study program. This is a separate product from your registration fee.

  
  

  Visit the 2026 Pre-Conference page for more details here. 

  **Please note that the AAPdN 12th Annual Conference from April 24 to 26, 2026 is a separate event and WILL NOT be included in your Pre-Conference registration fee. To register for the Conference click here. 

  
  

  All registrants will be receiving an invitation to join the Zoom Events platform so that you have access to the handouts, exhibit booths, and sponsor information. You will receive an email from Zoom Events with your join link 10 days before the event begins (April 14th). If you do not receive your Zoom link within a week of the conference, please email us at conference@theaapdn.org Thank you! 

  
  

  The American Academy of Pediatric Neuropsychology (AAPdN) is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. AAPdN maintains responsibility for this program and its content.

  AAPdN is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board of Psychology as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed psychologists #PSY-0059. AAPdN maintains responsibility for this program and its content.

  
  

  *Event Cancellation Policy*

  Cancellations must be submitted no later than 10 days prior to the event to receive a full refund.

  Cancellations made within 10 days of the event will not be eligible for a refund.

  Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. We look forward to seeing you at the event! 

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• 2026 12th Annual Virtual Conference Registration

  • Start
    24 Apr 2026
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  • End
    26 Apr 2026
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  • Location
    Virtual Zoom Event

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  General Sessions: (21 CEs)

  (subject to change)

  Friday, April 24th, 2026

  • Dr. Mary Ann Scott, Ph.D., ABPdN - "When Development Takes a Detour: Understanding Neuropsychological Trajectories and Evidence-Based Intervention in Neural Tube and Related Disorders"
  • Dr. Stephanie Nelson, Ph.D., ABPP, ABPdN - "Climate, Context, and Cognition: Linking Environmental Change to Children's Daily Lives"
  • Dr. Krista Brittain, Psy.D. - "From Scores to Systems: Integrating a Family Systems Approach into Child and Adolescent Assessment"

  Saturday, April 25th, 2026

  • Dr. Alison Wilkinson-Smith, Ph.D., ABPP-CN - "Integrating Therapeutic Assessment with Neuropsychological and Cognitive Testing: Navigating Dynamic Tensions in Child and Adolescent Evaluations"
  • Dr. Gesenia Sloan-Pena, Psy.D. - "Executive Function in Action: Integrating Tests and Rating Scales
    to Inform Functional Recommendations" 
  • Dr. Briana Calcagno-Davi, Psy.D. and Dr. Jessie Beshara, Psy.D., CBIS - "Pediatric Diabetes: Understanding the Disease, the Neuropsychological Sequela, and Supporting Successful
    Management and Transitions"

  Sunday, April 26th, 2026

  • Dr. Rebecca Lyren, Ph.D. and Kristin Dell'Armo, Ph.D. - "Ethical Considerations for Including People
    with IDD in Decision-making"
  • Dr. Whitney Graff, Psy.D., ABPP - "When Test Data Come Alive: Integrating Context, Function, and Observation in Child Assessment" 
  • Dr. Sam Goldstein, Ph.D., ABPdN - "Harnessing Early-Life Plasticity: Implications for Intervention in Pediatric Neuropsychology"

  
  

  Student Social Hour

  Virtual Poster Session

  ABPdN Board Prep

  Open Business Meeting

  
  

  Visit the 2026 Conference page for more details here. 

  **Please note that the Pre-Conference on April 23, 2026 is a separate event and WILL NOT be included in your Conference registration fee. To register for the Pre-Conference click here. 

  
  

  Conference Fees: 

  AAPdN Professional Member: $395 (Fellow, Member, Emeritus)

  Non-Member: $545

  Student Member: $125

  Student Non-Member: $175

  NEW Professional Member Bundle: $455 

  NEW Student Member Bundle: $145

  *These special bundles offer discounted pricing and include full registration for the 2026 AAPdN Conference plus membership for the 2026 calendar year. Please note that this special pricing is only available to NEW Professionals and NEW Students who have not had an existing membership with the AAPdN in the past. Proof
  of student status will be required. Please send an email to aapdnoffice@gmail.com with proof of transcript/
  class schedule to receive a code for this pricing.

  You must attend the live, interactive workshop in order to receive CE credits. If you cannot attend during the scheduled time but would like to receive CE credits, you would need to wait until the workshop is
  uploaded through the Home Study program. This is a separate product from your registration fee.

  
  

  All registrants will be receiving an invitation to join the Zoom Events platform so that you have access to
  the handouts, exhibit booths, and sponsor information. You will receive an email from Zoom Events with your
  join link 10 days before the event begins (April 14th). If you do not receive your Zoom link within a week of the conference, please email us at aapdnoffice@gmail.com Thank you! 

  
  

  The American Academy of Pediatric Neuropsychology (AAPdN) is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. AAPdN maintains responsibility for this program
  and its content.

  AAPdN is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board of Psychology as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed psychologists #PSY-0059. AAPdN maintains responsibility for this program and its content.

  
  

  *Event Cancellation Policy*

  Cancellations must be submitted no later than 10 days prior to the event to receive a full refund.

  Cancellations made within 10 days of the event will not be eligible for a refund.

  Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. We look forward to seeing you at the event! 

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• The ESB: Directly Assessing Social Communication to Support Early Autism Identification

  • When
    30 May 2026
  •  
    8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
  • Location
    Remote

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  Speaker: Molly Ware, M.Ed, Ed.S

  2 CEs Available

  Level of Activity: Intermediate
  

  Abstract:

  A substantial proportion of young children presenting with language concerns have underlying social communication difficulties which are predictive of later autism spectrum disorder (ASD) diagnoses, yet often miss the window for early, targeted intervention. The Early Sociocognitive Battery (ESB) is an innovative, non-verbal assessment tool that provides a systematic and objective measure of key sociocognitive skills—Social Responsiveness, Joint Attention, and Symbolic Comprehension. This session will bridge the gap between testing and the real world by demonstrating a functional, systematic and play-based model for using ESB results to inform decision-making with respect to interventions.

  First, we will review the predictive validity of the ESB, particularly its strong sensitivity for identifying children who receive a social communication or ASD diagnosis years later, regardless of language background or socioeconomic status. Second, we will introduce a framework for identifying deficits in specific sociocognitive subtests (e.g., Joint Attention) and their relationship with Early Intervention (EI) and Special Education Programs eligibility frameworks.

  Participants will gain proficiency in using this psychometrically robust battery to guide immediate intervention decisions, foster essential multidisciplinary collaboration, and promote greater equity and access to early services by addressing the gap in evidence-based quantitative measures specific to social communication.

  Objectives:

  1. Assess performance patterns from videos on the three ESB subtests (Social Responsiveness, Joint Attention, and Symbolic Comprehension) to raw scores and normative scores using the provided scoring system.

  2. Compare the ESB’s test design with eligibility frameworks to inform evidence-based decision making.

  3. Analyze the ESB’s culturally neutral design and predictive validity to demonstrate how this tool can improve equity and access to early identification and sustainable support for children from diverse language backgrounds.

  About Molly Ware:

  Molly Ware, M.Ed., Ed.S., is an Assessment Consultant for Hogrefe Publishing, drawing on over ten years of experience as a practicing School Psychologist. During her public-school career, Molly engaged in systemic improvements, developing and advocating for local policies in MTSS, Threat Assessment, and Inclusive Disability Classifications. Molly currently consults with psychologists, presents at national and state conferences, and ensures newly developed assessment tools at Hogrefe align with the real-world needs of practitioners.

  

  The American Academy of Pediatric Neuropsychology (AAPdN) is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. AAPdN maintains responsibility for this program and its content. 
  

  AAPdN is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board of Psychology as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed psychologists #PSY-0059. AAPdN maintains responsibility for this program and its content.

  *Event Cancellation Policy*

  Cancellations must be submitted no later than 10 days prior to the event to receive a full refund.

  Cancellations made within 10 days of the event will not be eligible for a refund.

  Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. We look forward to seeing you at the event!

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• Identification and Treatment of Persisting Symptoms After Concussion (PSaC)

  • When
    20 Jun 2026
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    9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Remote

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  Speaker: Nathan Ramirez, PsyD

  3 CEs Available

  Level of Activity: Intermediate

  Abstract:

  Persisting symptoms after concussion present significant challenges for patients and clinicians, often involving physical, cognitive, and emotional domains. This workshop will review current evidence on risk factors, differential diagnosis, and assessment strategies for prolonged recovery. Emphasis will be placed on distinguishing concussion-related symptoms from overlapping conditions and applying individualized, multidisciplinary and multimodal management approaches. Through case discussion and practical guidance, participants will gain tools to better identify and address persisting symptoms, with the goal of improving patient outcomes and supporting safe return to daily activities.

  Objectives:

  1. Recognize the common clinical features and biopsychosocial risk factors associated with persisting symptoms after concussion.
     
  2. Differentiate between concussion-related symptoms and overlapping conditions such as functional neurological disorder, mood, or sleep disturbances.
     
  3. Apply evidence-based assessment strategies to identify contributing factors to prolonged recovery, as well as active, targeted multidomain clinical interventions.
     

  About Dr. Ramirez:

  Nathan R. Ramirez, PsyD completed his undergraduate training at California State University, Fresno majoring in psychology prior to completing his doctoral training in clinical psychology at the California School of Professional Psychology, Fresno. He then went on to complete his post-doctoral fellowship specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of sport-related and non-sport-related concussion/mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Sports Medicine Concussion Program.
  

  Currently, he operates as a clinical neuropsychologist at the Aptiva Health Concussion & Sports Medicine Institute in Louisville and Lexington, KY where he engages in the clinical treatment of concussion. His research primarily focuses on active and targeted treatment interventions, as well as long-term psychological outcomes following concussion/mTBI.

  

  The American Academy of Pediatric Neuropsychology (AAPdN) is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. AAPdN maintains responsibility for this program and its content. 
  

  AAPdN is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board of Psychology as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed psychologists #PSY-0059. AAPdN maintains responsibility for this program and its content.

  *Event Cancellation Policy*

  Cancellations must be submitted no later than 10 days prior to the event to receive a full refund.

  Cancellations made within 10 days of the event will not be eligible for a refund.

  Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. We look forward to seeing you at the event!

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• Fall Symposium on Pediatric Forensic Neuropsychology: Where Development Meets the Law

  • Start
    25 Sep 2026
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  • End
    26 Sep 2026
  •  
  • Location
    Virtual Zoom Event and In Person at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology at Anaheim 2400 E Katella Ave # 1200, Anaheim, CA 92806

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  General Sessions: (13 CEs)

  (subject to change)

  Saturday, September 25th, 2026 - Sunday, September 26th, 2026

  Featuring speakers...

  Cecil Reynolds, Ph.D.

  Robert McCaffrey, Ph.D., ABN, ABPdN

  Robert Leark, Ph.D., ABPP, ABCN

  Gesenia Sloan-Pena, Psy.D.

  Peter Dodzik, Psy.D., ABN, ABPdN

  Judy Ho, Ph.D., ABPP, ABPdN

  
  

  
  

  You must attend the live, interactive workshop in order to receive CE credits. If you cannot attend during the scheduled time but would like to receive CE credits, you would need to wait until the workshop is uploaded through the Home Study program. This is a separate product from your registration fee.

  cannot attend during the scheduled time but would like to receive CE credits, you would need to wait until the workshop is uploaded through the Home Study program. This is a separate product from your registration fee.

  
  

  Virtual registrants will be receiving an invitation to join the Zoom Events platform so that you have access to the handouts, exhibit booths, and sponsor information. You will receive an email from Zoom Events with your join link 10 days before the event begins (September 15th). If you do not receive your Zoom link within a week of the conference, please email us at aapdnoffice@gmail.com. Thank you! 

  
  

  Our on-site sessions will be located at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology at Anaheim (2400 E Katella Ave # 1200, Anaheim, CA 92806) in rooms 1283 and 1285. Please note that there will be limited in-person availability. If you are interested in attending in-person and maximum capacity has been reached, you will have the option to join the waitlist and be notified if a spot opens up. 

  
  

  The American Academy of Pediatric Neuropsychology (AAPdN) is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. AAPdN maintains responsibility for this program
  and its content.

  AAPdN is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board of Psychology as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed psychologists #PSY-0059. AAPdN maintains responsibility for this program and its content.

  
  

  *Event Cancellation Policy*

  Cancellations must be submitted no later than 30 days prior to the event to receive a full refund.

  Cancellations made within 30 days of the event will not be eligible for a refund.

  Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. We look forward to seeing you at the event! 

  
  

  
  

  
  

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