AAPdN upcoming events

2026 Virtual Pre-Conference Registration (23 Apr 2026)

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 16:00:00 GMT

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:

Identify mistakes made and lessons learned when developing fully digital tests to ensure test integrity.
Analyze the process of designing digital tests while measuring and applying past principles of brain-behavior relationships.
Compile process scores to better understand executive function deficits.
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!

2026 Virtual Pre-Conference Registration (23 Apr 2026)

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 20:00:00 GMT

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:

Objectives:

Identify mistakes made and lessons learned when developing fully digital tests to ensure test integrity.
Analyze the process of designing digital tests while measuring and applying past principles of brain-behavior relationships.
Compile process scores to better understand executive function deficits.
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:

Afternoon Session:

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

Grand Rounds Case Presentations:

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

*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!

2026 12th Annual Virtual Conference Registration (24 Apr 2026)

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 07:00:00 GMT

General Sessions: (21 CEs)

(subject to change)

Friday, April 24th, 2026

Saturday, April 25th, 2026

Sunday, April 26th, 2026

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!

*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!

Fall Symposium on Pediatric Forensic Neuropsychology: Where Development Meets the Law (25 Sep 2026)

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 07:00:00 GMT

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

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.

*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!