Welcome To The American Academy

 Of Pediatric Neuropsychology 


   Our History







The American Academy of Pediatric Neuropsychology (AAPdN) was developed to advocate, educate, and collaborate.


The AAPdN was established in 1996 and has been continuously active through a re-incorporation in March of 2004. Once an individual passes the ABPdN examination and becomes board certified in pediatric neuropsychology, their names are placed in a public directory of board-certified providers.

Please see our March 2025 letter reaffirming our values as an organization, including a commitment to competency, ethics, collaboration, respect, advocacy, justice, and diversity, equity, and inclusion in light of recent events. 






Upcoming Events


Our Mission

The American Academy of Pediatric Neuropsychology strives to advance the integration of science and practice in the field of pediatric neuropsychology and is committed to equitable and inclusive research, advocacy, education, and the well-being of all children and adolescents.

Our Vision

To create an inclusive community of scientists, practitioners, and students dedicated to the advancement of the field of pediatric neuropsychology to benefit the health and welfare of all children and families.


Our Values

Competency, Collaboration, Advocacy, Ethics, Diversity, Equity, Justice, Inclusion, Respect






 


Upcoming events

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


    CEs: 13

    Tentative Schedule

    Friday, September 25, 2026

    Check in: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM PT

    8:30 AM – 10:30 AM PT

    Cecil Reynolds, Ph.D., ABN, ABPdN
    Enhancing the Validity of the Pediatric Neuropsychological Exam: The Why and the How of SVTs and PVTs With Children and Adolescents

    10:45 AM – 12:45 PM PT

    Judy Ho, Ph.D., ABPP, ABPdN
    Before You Take the Stand: A Pediatric Forensic Neuropsychologist's Guide to Battery Design, Documentation, and Reports That Survive the Courtroom

    12:45 PM – 1:45 PM PT
     Lunch

    2:00 PM – 5:00 PM PT

    Robert Leark, Ph.D., ABPP, ABCN

    With co-presenters:

    • Evan Norton, Psy.D., Program Director, Texas Department of Juvenile Justice
    • Christine Collins, Psy.D., Program Director, Competency Program Alaska
    • Monica Nguyen, Deputy Public Defender, Office of the Riverside Public Defenders

    Pediatric Neuropsychology Meets Juvenile Justice: Core Concepts, Legal Foundations, and Applied Practice

    5:00 PM – 6:00 PM PT

    Reception

    Saturday, September 26, 2026

    Check in: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM PT

    8:30 AM – 10:30 AM PT

    Gesenia Sloan-Pena, Psy.D.

    Motions, and Depos, and Hearings! Oh My!: A Forensic Neuropsychologist’s Guide to Affidavits, Depositions, and Trial

    10:45 AM – 12:45 PM PT

    Peter Dodzik, Psy.D., ABN, ABPdN

    The Clinical Evaluation of Violence and Risk Assessment in Children and Adolescents

    12:45 PM – 1:45 PM
    Lunch

    2:00 PM – 4:00 PM PT

    Gimel Rogers, Psy.D., ABPP

    From Brain to Bench: Translating Neurodevelopmental Science into Forensic Mitigation and Courtroom Testimony



    Attend in person or virtually.
    In-Person Location

    • The Chicago School of Professional Psychology at Anaheim
    • 2400 E Katella Ave #1200, Anaheim, CA 92806
    • In-person attendance is limited to 60 participants.

    Virtual Option

    • Live Zoom attendance available.

    Hotel Information

    Ayres Hotel Anaheim

    Address
    2550 E. Katella Ave
    Anaheim, CA 92806

    Reservation Phone
    (714) 634-2106, press 0

    Group Rate
    When calling, reference:
    American Academy of Pediatric Neuropsychology

    Online Booking
    Use the group booking link here.

    Book By August 10, 2026

    Group Rate Includes
    Hot breakfast each morning, free Wi-Fi, and free parking.

    Parking Note: Parking is complimentary for group guests. The online booking link may still show an option to prepay for parking, but this fee will be waived upon check-in.


    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! 




Past events

18 Aug 2026 The Future of DSM: A Report From the Structure and Dimensions Subcommittee
7 Aug 2026 Reframing Practices for Children with Intellectual Disabilities
21 Jul 2026 Patterns of brain-wide associations reflect socioeconomics
11 Jul 2026 Executive Function in the Wild: Technology Tools for Translating Pediatric Neuropsychology into Everyday Life
20 Jun 2026 Identification and Treatment of Persisting Symptoms After Concussion (PSaC)
16 Jun 2026 ANKRD11 variants: KBG syndrome and beyond
30 May 2026 The ESB: Directly Assessing Social Communication to Support Early Autism Identification
19 May 2026 Interpreter-mediated neuropsychological assessment: Clinical considerations and recommendations from the European Consortium on Cross-Cultural Neuropsychology (ECCroN)
24 Apr 2026 2026 12th Annual Virtual Conference Registration
23 Apr 2026 2026 Virtual Pre-Conference Registration
20 Mar 2026 Developmental Relationship-Based Interventions (DRBI) for Autism and Related Neurological Correlates
17 Mar 2026 Contextual Considerations for the Neuropsychological Assessment of Pediatric mTBI
7 Feb 2026 Understanding the “process” of auditory processing
20 Jan 2026 Dr. Temple Grandin: Neuropsychological Assessment and a Multimodal Neuroimaging Case Study of a Distinguished Scientist, Educator, and Person With Autism
10 Jan 2026 The ever-evolving state of video-based telehealth practice: An overview of ethical and legal practice considerations
16 Dec 2025 Transparent Deep Learning to Identify Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) in EHR Using Clinical Notes
22 Nov 2025 Using PASS theory as the road to equitable neurocognitive assessment
18 Nov 2025 The Progression of Memory Loss Secondary To TBI-Induced White Matter Attenuation: A Review of The Literature And Case Exemplar
15 Nov 2025 Practice Sample Workshop for Current and Prospective Reviewers and Examiners
21 Oct 2025 Functional Connectivity Differences in Posterior Fossa Tumor Survivors and Healthy Controls: An Exploratory Study
11 Oct 2025 Assessing Clinical Deception and Effort in Pediatric Neuropsychology: What are we actually measuring and how well do we do it
16 Sep 2025 Atypical Social Behavior is Predicted by Overconnectivity Between Salience and Default Mode Networks in Autism Spectrum Disorder
6 Sep 2025 Differentiating Second Language Learning from Reading Disorders: Educational and Clinical Approaches for Pediatric Neuropsychologists
22 Aug 2025 Assessment: The Cornerstone of Transition Planning & Services
19 Aug 2025 Journal Club: Educational Pain Points for Pediatric Brain Tumor Survivors: Review of Risks and Remedies
15 Jul 2025 Journal Club: Screen Time and Parent-Child Talk When Children Are Aged 12 to 36 Months
17 Jun 2025 Real-Life Impact of Executive Function Impairments in Adults Who Were Born Very Preterm
6 Jun 2025 When Does Deficit Get Confused With Culture?
20 May 2025 Functional Neuroanatomy of Tics


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Office Number

(949) 216-0257

Email Address

aapdnoffice@gmail.com

Fax Number

(562) 330-1161

Business Address

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