The University of Texas System

Psych Advice for the Primary Care Provider: Pediatric Neuropsychology – What Primary Care Providers Should Know

Sep 01, 2022

Virtual

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Presented By
Alison Wilkinson-Smith, PhD, ABPP
Board Certified in Clinical Neuropsychology
Board Certified Specialist in Pediatric Neuropsychology
Associate Professor of Psychiatry

CME Enduring Material Description, Target Audience and Needs Statement
This online educational enduring material is designed for physicians and clinical staff. Its purpose is to bridge the gap between the medical knowledge and current practice with evidence based practice guidelines to achieve optimal patient outcomes through discussions and examinations of interesting, real world cases seen in the pediatrician’s office.  

Learning Outcome: As a result of this activity, learners will identify at least one neuropsychological resource that will enhance, validate, or cause a change in practice in the primary care setting.  

Objectives: At the end of this online enduring material, participants should be able to:

  1. Compare pediatric neuropsychology to other behavioral health services   
  2. Describe common reasons to refer families for pediatric neuropsychology services 
  3. Predict ways in which pediatric neuropsychology can be helpful to their practice