April 16, 2024 | 12:00-2:00 PM ET | 2.0 CE Credits

A Multidisciplinary Approach to Long COVID: Integrating Rehabilitation Medicine, Neuropsychology and Speech Language Pathology to Provide Comprehensive Assessment and Care


Presented By:
Macey McKnight, M.A., CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
Assistive Technology Coordinator
Rehab Without Walls, Inc.

Monica Verduzco-Gutierrez, MD 
Physiatrist and Professor
Distinguished Chair of the Department of Rehabilitation Medicine
Long School of Medicine at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio

Michelle M. Haddad, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor and Medical Director
Division of Neuropsychology
Department of Rehabilitation Medicine

Assistant Professor
Division of Neurorehabilitation
Department of Neurology
Emory University

Long COVID patients can present with a wide range of symptoms and often experience limitations in day-to-day activities. In this webinar, we will explore the intricate landscape of Long COVID through a comprehensive lens. You will hear from physiatry, neuropsychology, and speech pathology disciplines as they delve into the multifaceted aspects of this condition, emphasizing a holistic, multidisciplinary approach to care.
Practitioners play an important role in assessing, treating and coordinating care for Long COVID patients.  This webinar will uncover insights into the cognitive challenges, mental health implications, and psychosocial dimensions, equipping practitioners with the knowledge to navigate the complexities of Long COVID effectively.


Learning Objectives:
After the webinar, participants will be able to:

1. Analyze the current state of Long COVID, including its neurological manifestations, to enhance diagnostic precision and intervention strategies.
2. Evaluate the interplay between cognitive function and Long COVID, with a nuanced understanding of cognitive challenges and their impact on patients.
3. Describe the psychological dimensions and mental health implications of Long COVID that facilitate development of tailored interventions for improved patient outcomes.
4. Integrate psychosocial considerations into a comprehensive care framework by promoting a collaborative and holistic approach to Long COVID management within a multidisciplinary setting. 

 

Target Audience: Neuropsychologists, Neuropsychology trainees and fellows, Health psychologists, Speech language pathologists, medical professionals involved in Long COVID care.

Instructional Level: Intermediate

Macey McKnight, M.A., CCC-SLP, is a dedicated and passionate Speech Language Pathologist. She obtained her Master’s in Arts in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Our Lady of the Lake University (OLLU). Additionally, Macey holds a graduate certificate in DeafBlindness from Texas Tech University. Macey is currently serving as a Speech Language Pathologist specializing in Neuro at Rehab Without Walls where she has been instrumental in pioneering innovative programs, such as the assistive technology and adaptive gaming programs available for patients in the Greater San Antonio Metropolitan area. In addition to her clinical work, Macey contributes to the academic community as an adjunct professor at OLLU in the Communication Sciences and Disorders department. In her free time, she holds the position of Vice President of the San Antonio Speech Hearing Language Association where she actively contributes to the growth and development of the speech and hearing community in the region. Macey has been treating C VID patients since 2020 and Long-COVID patients since 2022. She has been attending regular continuing education courses and researching to ensure her patients get the highest level of care grounded in evidence-based practice. 

Michelle M. Haddad, Ph.D. is the Assistant Professor (Rehabilitation Medicine) at Emory Healthcare – Emory Brain Health Center and received her doctorate from the University of Alabama at Birmingham in medical/clinical psychology with a dual emphasis on rehabilitation psychology and neuropsychology. She conducts neuropsychological assessments and brief psychotherapeutic intervention with inpatients undergoing comprehensive medical rehabilitation. She additionally conducts follow-up outpatient neuropsychological assessments with patients previously seen on the inpatient unit. Her research interests include the development of novel neuropsychological measures for use with inpatient rehabilitation populations, as well as predicting ecological outcomes of inpatient rehabilitation.

Dr. Monica Verduzco-Gutierrez is an accomplished academic Physiatrist and Professor and Distinguished Chair of the Department of Rehabilitation Medicine at the Long School of Medicine at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. She is also the Medical Director of Critical Illness Recovery and Neuro Rehabilitation at Warm Springs Rehabilitation Hospitals in San Antonio and Chief of the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation service line at the University Health Hospital system. She is a fellow member of the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, as well as on the board of trustees of the Association of Academic Physiatrists.


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May 15, 2024 | 12:00-1:30 PM ET | 1.5 CE Credits

Screening for ADHD in Adults: When to Refer for Further Evaluation


Presented By:
Robb Mapou, Ph.D., ABPP
Board Certified in Clinical Neuropsychology
Oceanside Neuropsychology, Rehoboth Beach, DE
Referrals of adults for ADHD assessment are common.  However, differential diagnosis is important to select the correct treatment.  This workshop will discuss screening measures and when to refer adults for further assessment.  Emphasis will be placed on collection of historical information through interviews with patients and informants, record reviews and rating scales. Individual and gender differences will be covered, although research is lacking.  Common rule-out diagnoses will be discussed, and a brief neuropsychological screening will be presented.


Learning Objectives:
After the webinar, participants will be able to:

1. Recognize key historical factors that can help diagnose or rule out ADHD in adults.
2. Apply interviews and rating scales when screening adults for ADHD.
3. Discuss how individual and gender differences affect diagnosis of ADHD and the lack of research in this area overall.
4. Understand common rule-out diagnoses. 
 

Target Audience: Neuropsychologists, Clinical Psychologists, Clinical Social Workers, Neurologists, Psychiatrists, Primary Care Physicians, Psychiatric and Neurological Nurse Practitioners.

Instructional Level: Intermediate

Dr. Robb Mapou is an ABPP board-certified clinical neuropsychologist practicing in Rehoboth Beach, DE and Chevy Chase, MD.  He specializes in the evaluation of adolescents and adults with ADHD, learning disabilities, and autism spectrum disorder.   He also evaluates individuals with neurological conditions including memory deficits, dementia, traumatic brain injury, and stroke.  Dr. Mapou has been completing evaluations for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) since 2009 and was appointed as a Consultant in Neuropsychology to the FAA by the Federal Air Surgeon in 2019.  He is also a consultant to the Delaware Division of Developmental Disabilities Services and Princeton University.  He holds faculty appointments in the Department of Psychiatry at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences and the Department of Neurology (Psychology) at Georgetown University School of Medicine.


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