MAKING CONNECTIONS: NEUROPSYCHOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT AND APPLICATIONS WITH
INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE DEAF OR HARD OF HEARING

http://psychology.gallaudet.edu/Psychology/Beyond_the_Classroom/Neuropsy
chology_and_Deafness.html

November 14-15, 2008
Gallaudet University
Online Registration is available. Click here:
www.regonline.com/63346_624510M

INTRODUCTION
Welcome to the first annual "Making Connections: Neuropsychological
Assessment and Applications with Individuals who are Deaf or Hard of
Hearing" conference website. Hosted by the Gallaudet University
Department of Psychology, the conference is created for the purpose of
bringing together professionals in the field of deafness and psychology
already trained or have a developing interest in neuropsychological
assessment and interventions. Researchers in the (hearing) field
continue to identify neuropsychological bases for behavior; thus,
psychological service providers serving individuals who are D/deaf and
hard of hearing have long understood the importance of recognizing this
and the conference will provide a conduit for disseminating and sharing
state-of-the-art information, research, assessment practices, and
intervention strategies relevant to the population.

We invite you to join us at the conference and look forward to seeing
you in November!

Neuropsychology Conference Committee
Department of Psychology
Gallaudet University

CONFERENCE DESCRIPTION
There is a registration fee for the main conference that runs from
Friday to Saturday. However, we are offering one day registration. On
Friday morning, we are pleased to have Dr. Peter Hauser delivering the
keynote address.

Friday, November 14: The workshops are separated into two tracks:

* Track I - Introduction to Assessment with Deaf Individuals
* Track II - Introduction to Neuropsychological Principles and
Assessment.

There will be a wine and cheese social event sponsored by Gallaudet
University's Enrollment Management and General Studies program on Friday
evening.

Saturday, November 15: The workshops are separated into two tracks:

* Track I - Children and Adolescents
* Track II - Adults

RECOMMENDED AUDIENCE
This conference is intended for professionals working or interested in
the field of deafness and neuropsychological assessment, which may
include:

* school psychologists
* clinical psychologists
* school neuropsychologists
* educational diagnosticians
* speech and language pathologists
* occupational therapists
* other related mental health and educational professionals

CONFERENCE TOPICS
Friday, November 14, 2008:

* Introduction to Neuropsychological Assessment of Children
* Cultural, Ethnic, and Linguistic Diversity
* Referral Issues
* Use of Interpreters
* Impact of Deafness on the Assessment Process

Saturday, November 15, 2008:

* Neuropsychological Assessment of Adults
* ADD/ADHD and Deafness
* Learning Disabilities and College Students
* Primary Language Disability and Nonverbal Learning Disability
(NVLD)
* Executive Function and the BRIEF
* Linguistic Memory

CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS
Continuing Education credits will be granted by Gallaudet University.
Gallaudet University is approved by the American Psychological
Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Gallaudet
University maintains responsibility for this program and its content.

At the conclusion of each session during the Friday and Saturday
workshops, attendees will receive their CEU certificates for that
particular session. Attendees must be present for the entire session in
order to receive the CEU certificates.

Conference attendees who participate in the entire Friday through
Saturday convention may earn up to 12 CEU hours.

THINGS TO DO IN WASHINGTON, DC
See link: http://www.kelloggconferencehotel.com/landmarks.htm

CONFERENCE REGISTRATION
$350.00 for early registration (end of early registration is October 1,
2008)
$400.00 after October 2 through November 13, 2008
$425.00 for on-site registration
Students will pay 1/2 price (must have documentation)

Full registration includes conference cost, Friday evening reception,
snacks during breaks, all exhibits, and lunch on Saturday. The Saturday
lunch is being sponsored by Psychological Assessment Resources (PAR),
Inc.

REGISTER ONLINE! Click here: www.regonline.com/63346_624510M

Refund policy: $100 administrative fee for conference cancellation.

Any questions about online registration may be directed to Sherry Duhon
at sherry.duhon@....

Host hotel:
Kellogg Conference Hotel at Gallaudet University
800 Florida Avenue NE
Washington, District of Columbia 20002-3695
202-651-6000 voice/TTY
www.kelloggconferencehotel.com

Suite room rates: $119.00 + tax
Check-in time is 3:00 p.m. Check-out time is 12:00 noon.

Courtesy shuttles are available to and from Union Station and the
Gallaudet Metro stop.

Off-site hotels:
Fairfield Inn & Suites
<http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/wasna-fairfield-inn-and-suites-wa
shington-dc-new-york-avenue/>
2305 New York Avenue NE
Washington, District of Columbia 20002
1-202-266-3000
1-888-266-4848

Holiday Inn Express Hotels & Suites
<http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/ex/1/en/hotel/wasny?rpb=hotel&crUrl=/h
/d/ex/1/en/hotelsearchresults>
1917 Bladensburg Rd. NE
Washington, District of Columbia 20002
1-202-266-9000
1-877-863-4780





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