A5002462072- Language Development and Disorders
- Autism Spectrum Disorder Research
- Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development
- Family and Disability Support Research
- Neurobiology of Language and Bilingualism
- Educational and Psychological Assessments
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
- Fetal and Pediatric Neurological Disorders
- Cultural Competency in Health Care
- Genetics and Neurodevelopmental Disorders
- Genomics and Rare Diseases
- Spinal Dysraphism and Malformations
- Interpreting and Communication in Healthcare
- Infant Development and Preterm Care
- Counseling Practices and Supervision
- Cerebrospinal fluid and hydrocephalus
- Childhood Cancer Survivors' Quality of Life
- Neuroscience, Education and Cognitive Function
- Reading and Literacy Development
- Mitochondrial Function and Pathology
- Psychological Testing and Assessment
- Early Childhood Education and Development
- Developmental and Educational Neuropsychology
- Hearing Loss and Rehabilitation
- Child Nutrition and Water Access
The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
2023-2025
Southwestern Medical Center
2024-2025
Baylor College of Medicine
2020-2024
Texas Children's Hospital
2023-2024
Children's Medical Center
2023
Baylor School
2023
University of New Mexico
2019
University of Toronto
2017
University of Denver
2011-2013
The overall goals of this study were to test single versus multiple cognitive deficit models dyslexia (reading disability) at the level individual cases and determine clinical utility these for prediction diagnosis dyslexia. To accomplish goals, we tested five dyslexia--two single-deficit models, two multiple-deficit one hybrid model--in large population-based samples, cross-sectional (Colorado Learning Disability Research Center) longitudinal (International Twin Study). deficits included in...
Background Previous research on the etiology of ADHD symptoms suggests that neuropsychological differences may be present as early birth; however, diagnosis is typically not given until school age. This study aimed to (a) identify behavioral and cognitive markers later significant parent and/or teacher ratings symptomology, (b) examine sex in these predictors, (c) describe developmental trajectories comorbid school‐aged children. Methods 1,106 children at least one enrolled NICHD Study Early...
The purpose of this review was to highlight the need consider factors other than language when adapting tests across cultural groups and offer a list that have been adapted for use among patients from or descended Latin American Countries. Despite efforts in field through publications workshops, authors were aware continued errors cross-cultural assessment these patients, resulting misdiagnosis unintentional inequitable care. Thus, we sought reinforce existing literature.
Background: Many people with spina bifida (SB) have congenital brain malformations and receive neurosurgical intervention that can impact cognitive, behavioral, emotional functioning. The Spina Bifida Association's (SBA) guidelines for care recommend SB neuropsychology evaluations to assess functioning throughout their lifespan; however, anecdotally report having trouble finding accessing such care. Objectives: goal of this study was gain information about services available identify...
There has been both a national and global emphasis within the past 3 years to promote diversity, equity, inclusion (DEI), cultural respect in healthcare academia. One discipline arena where this evident is psychology field. Indeed, there rampant widespread adoption advancement of DEI across most psychology. Unfortunately, not all specialties have fully embraced or focused on provider factors, one which clinical neuropsychology. Regarding efforts neuropsychology, majority research education...
The training competency of individual and cultural diversity is an advanced, fundamental to health service psychology since 2015. However, there minimal instruction on how integrate it into curricula in neuropsychology, especially at the postdoctoral fellowship level. Our objective was operationalize standard provide a tangible application for educational programs develop competency-based model Latinx/a/o-Hispanic (L/H) neuropsychology across lifespan.The knowledge-based applied-based...
Abstract Objective Accessing neuropsychological services, which are often centralized in urban regions, poses unique challenges to children and families rural regions. In 2017, neuropsychologists a pediatrician practicing region of New Mexico started develop teleneuropsychology (TeleNP) consultation service model efficiently triage determine clinical course action. This pilot project, aimed at expanding access specialized pediatric services areas, evolved over the 2 years prior coronavirus...
Objective We explored parent-reported implementation rates of medical, home/community, and school recommendations following a pediatric neuropsychological evaluation, as well demographic group differences in, potential barriers to, recommendation implementation.Method Participants were 55 parents children adolescents who completed an outpatient evaluation in university-based hospital neuropsychology clinic within 4 to 6 months prior study participation. contacted by phone complete short...
Objective: The pediatric patient populations in the United States are becoming increasingly diverse culture. In addition to medical factors, a variety of sociocultural factors (including educational systems, language, immigration status, etc.) can impact child's cognitive development, performance on traditional neuropsychological measures, provider interactions, differential diagnosis, and recommendations. A culturally-informed evaluation aims understand integrate them into assessment...
Previous studies within the United States suggest there are cultural and contextual influences on how Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) symptoms perceived. If such operate a single country, they likely to also occur between countries. In current study, we tested whether country differences in mean ADHD scores reflect differences, as opposed actual etiological differences. The sample for present study included 974 participants from four countries at two-time points, end of...
Neuropsychological assessment in rare neurodevelopmental disorders has provided clinicians and researchers with a more comprehensive view of natural history as well opportunities for additional endpoints treatment trials. While challenges to protocol development have been addressed the literature, cultural considerations overly broad resulting limited utility when including mixed international samples. Using experiences over past five years ten different protocols neurogenetic diseases, this...
Abstract Objective The ECLECTIC Framework (Fujii, 2018) provides seven components that are pertinent for understanding culturally diverse cases. Education and literacy, Culture acculturation, Language, Economics, Communication, Testing situation, Intelligence conceptualization, Context of immigration may impact neuropsychological test performance. Presented within this pediatric case study examples common difficulties encountered in conducting evaluations with ethnic linguistic minorities,...
This case series aimed to demonstrate the application of Dr. Daryl Fujii's ECLECTIC model pediatric neuropsychological evaluations. The identifies a wide range social and cultural factors (e.g., bilingual language development, economic factors, determinants) that are integrated provide patient-centered, culturally responsive services.The evaluations will be reviewed. Two cases patients with different levels bilingualism (English/Spanish) diagnoses Spina Bifida (SB) presented. These...
This literature review examines the current understanding of mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) as treatment for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children residing United States (U.S), with a particular focus on research available Latinx children.A comprehensive search was conducted February 2023 using four databases (PubMed, PsychINFO, OVID, and Scopus) to identify studies U.S. that investigated use MBIs ADHD symptoms school-aged children. The limited within U.S.,...
Approximately 80% of rare diseases in childhood have a genetic cause. Neuropsychological assessments offer greater understanding the clinical presentation and trajectory neurogenetic disorders. Given rarity conditions, limited funding allocated to study psychosocial factors, diversity within patient populations (e.g., country origin, phenotypes), limitations our tools, there are no clear guidelines for evaluations. We aim present systematic approach create assessment protocols that track...
Elder abuse (EA) has various dimensions, including physical, sexual and psychological abuse, which make screening assessment challenging. As part of a larger project, the National Initiative for Care Elderly (NICE) developed evidence-based tools to address these challenges. However, as no formal evaluation instruments been conducted, current study examines evaluates impact NICE EA tools. Participants with membership were randomly sampled (n = 438: 79.7% practitioners; 7.5% students; 4.5%...