The New Jersey Neuropsychological Society (NJNS)

present our semi-annual half day program:

The Neuropsychology of Sports Concussion:

Separating Fact From Fiction

William B. Barr Ph.D., ABPP

Chief of Neuropsychology, NYU Comprehensive Epilepsy Center

Associate Professor of Neurology & Psychiatry, New York University School of Medicine

Over the past 20 years, there has been an explosion of interest in the topic of sports concussion, as seen through the activities of professionals and in the media. The field of neuropsychology has been central to the discussion. This presentation will track the course of how neuropsychological methods have been used to study and care for athletes with concussion. We will begin with a description of the pathophysiology and biomechanics of sports concussion, followed by a critical review of the methodology that has developed for assessment of concussion signs and symptoms. The presentation will address a number of controversial topics including the need for baseline neuropsychological testing, the value of computerized assessment, and the true risk for developing long-term effects, such as post-concussion syndrome or chronic traumatic encephalopathy. It will end with a thorough review of return to play guidelines, intervention strategies, and a discussion on needs for the future.

Friday, March 23, 2012: 1:00pm – 4:00pm

(Registration and a light lunch will be served beginning at 12:30pm; Workshop will begin promptly at 1pm)

* All disciplines are invited

Location

Children’s Specialized Hospital at New Brunswick

200 Somerset Street, New Brunswick, NJ

Easy access by Amtrak & NJ Transit Northeast Corridor line, a few blocks from New Brunswick train station.

Parking (fee) available adjacent; Directions available at: http://www.childrens-specialized.org/contact.asp?id=511

Members of NJNS: $70.00 *Student/Early Career Members of NJNS: $30.00

Non-Members of NJNS: $95.00 *Student/Early Career Non-Members: $40.00

Membership in NJNS is $30.00 per year and $15.00 for *student/early career professionals. (No credit cards accepted)

*For graduate students and early career participants (either in a formal postdoctoral position or within 2 years of graduation), please provide documentation of status. Approved documentation would include an unofficial transcript or letter of verification from faculty/training director

3 Continuing Education (CE) Credits available for psychologists

This program is co-sponsored by the New Jersey Psychological Association and the New Jersey Neuropsychological Society. NJPA is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. NJPA maintains responsibility for this program and its content.

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Advanced Registration - RSVP by March 9, 2012

After March 9 – Registration must occur at the door with a $20.00 additional fee

Cancellation Policy: Membership fee is not refundable; Refund for full conference fee if cancel two weeks before conference; Refund 50% of conference fee if cancel 1-13 days before the conference; No refund if no show for conference. Registration by mail needs to be postmarked two weeks before conference date. After that date, registration will be accepted only on site with late fee. Processing Fee - $25.00 for Returned Checks

All inquiries to: VPiscitelli@childrens-specialized.org; please visit the NJNS Website at www.njneuropsychologicalsociety.org

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Please return registration form along with check/money order made payable to New Jersey Neuropsychological Society and mail to: New Jersey Neuropsychological Society, c/o Anne Farrar-Anton, Ph.D., 130 West Pleasant Avenue, #190, Maywood, NJ 07607