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Division of Clinical Neuropsychology
Newsletter 40
American Psychological Association
Volume V, Number 1 May 1987
Executive Board Nominees
President-elect: Gerald Goldstein
Members-at-large:
Gordon Chelune
Jack Fletcher
A. MacNeill Horton, III
Roberta F. White
Membership Increases
On behalf of Division 40, the Membership Committee welcomes all new
members and associates who joined the Division in 1986. We would also like
to thank all those members who have been active in promoting membership
in Division 40 among their students and colleagues. Our ranks now number
2,500, and the Division has earned an important, second seat on APA Council.
While membership in Division 40 does not constitute a credential for the
practice of clinical neuropsychology, it does provide an important forum
for the discussion of professional and scientific issues relevant to the
field, and we welcome all APA members and associates with interest in clinical
neuropsychology to join Division 40 and to actively participate in its
programs.
Gordon Chelune
Membership chair
Listing of Training Programs
Division 40 of APA is currently compiling a list of Internships, Doctoral
and Postdoctoral programs which offer training in clinical neuropsychology
and state they are following the guidelines for training and education
spelled out by the Report of the Division 40/INS Joint Task Force on Education,
Accreditation, and Credentialing.
The compiled list of training programs will be published each year
in The Clinical Neuropsychologist. The purposes of this list of training
programs are to help students become aware of existing programs and to
aid communication between the various programs. Listing of a program does
not represent any type of endorsement of credentialing. Such credentialing
does not currently exist. Programs will be placed on the list if requested
and the requestor believes that the program is basically following the
training guidelines of the Task Force. May 1987 If you feel that your program
is generally in compliance with the Task Force guidelines and you would
like it listed, please provide the following information:
1. Name and address of person and institution
2. Type of program (Internship, Doctoral, or Postdoctoral)
3. Phone number for contact
4. APA accreditation status (if relevant)
Send this information to the Division 40 Coordinator of Training Listings
in clinical neuropsychology:
Lloyd Cripe, Ph.D.
Clinical Neuropsychology Fellowship
Madigan Army Medical Center
Tacoma, Washington 98431
Legislative Committee Changes Focus
At its last meeting (February 16-17, 1987), the Executive Committee
(EC) voted to broaden the scope of the old legislative committee. In place
of its past primary mission of gathering information, the committee will
now be more action-oriented. The Committee on Professional Practice (CPP),
as it will now be called, will continue to seek your input about events
in the field” that might affect the practice of Clinical Neuropsychology,
but it will also attempt, through the EC, to influence those events. Ideally,
we would like to be anticipatory rather than reactionary. If you would
like to assist in these efforts, please write to me and tell me about your
interest. Even if you are not in a position to play an active role as a
committee member at the present time, we can still use contact people for
local regions.
Stanley Berent, Ph.D.
Chair, Committee on Professional Practice, Div. 40
% CFOB B4961-0704
University of Michigan Hospitals
Ann Arbor, Ml 48109-0704
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Task Force Report on Computer-Assisted Neuropsychological Evaluation
Early in 1984, the Executive Committee of Division 40 established a
task force on the use of computer technology in testing and remediation/retraining
programs in neuropsychology. Composed of a nucleus of Division 40 members
suggested by the Executive Committee, plus a larger group of Division 40
members who responded to an open invitation to participate in the development
of these guidelines, the task force assembled, reviewed, and discussed
a large number of pertinent documents and the broad range of opinion that
characterizes this controversial subject.
Fortunately, during the same time period in which the Division 40 Task
Force was addressing this topic, a set of guidelines for computer-based
tests and inter-pretations was under development by APA's Committee on
Professional Standards and Committee on Psychological Tests and Measurements.
This set of guidelines, ratified by the APA Council of Representatives
in February, 1986, was carefully reviewed by the Division 40 Task Force.
The APA statement was judged to be sufficiently comprehensive, balanced,
and rigorous to serve admirably as the basic Division 40 guideline document.
The only changes in the APA guidelines suggested by the Task Force and
subsequently approved by the Division 40 Executive Committee are in the
nature of minor additions designed to focus the readers attention upon
the specific applicability of the guidelines to the practice of clinical
neuropsychology.
Permission has been received from APA to reprint the February, 1986
APA guidelines in The Clinical Neuropsychologist. The Division 40 modifications
of the APA document will be indicated by brackets in the reprinted text.
The original APA guidelines document is available from APA Central Office.
The Task Force is now initiating Phase II of its mandate; namely the
development of guidelines for the use of computer-assisted retraining/remediation
procedures in neuropsychology. Division 40 members interested in contributing
to this project are invited to contact Charles G. Matthews, Ph.D., Neuropsychology
Laboratory, University of Wisconsin Center for Health Sciences, 600 North
Highland Avenue, Madison WI, 53792 (608-263- 5430) or J. Preston Harley,
Ph.D., Neuropsychology Department, Braintree Hospital, 250 Pond Street,
Braintree, MA, 02184 (617-848-5353)
Charles G. Matthews
Task Force Chairman
Executive Committee, Division 40, 1986-87
President: Edith Kaplan
President-elect: Byron Rourke
Past president: Manfred Meier
Secretary: Kenneth Adams
Treasurer: Raymond Dean
Members-at-large:
Jeffrey Barth
Cecil Reynolds
Roberta White
Council Representatives:
Thomas Boll
Linas Bieliauskas
Newsletter Editor:
Roberta White
Chairpersons, standing committees:
Membership: Gordon Chelune
Fellowships: Gerald Goldstein
Program:
Polly Pechstedt
Kathleen Haaland
Chairpersons, ad hoc committees:
Legislation: Stanley Berent
Computers in Neuropsychology: Charles Matthews
Post doctoral database: Lloyd Cripes
Ethics: Kenneth Adams
Newsletter 40 is the official newsletter of the Division of Clinical
Neuropsychology (Division 40) of the American Psychological Association.
It is published biannually.
Staff: Roberta Firnhaber White, Editor
CFOB - PO Box 074
Department of Psychiatry
Univ. of Michigan Medical Center
Ann Arbor, Ml 48104
Mark B. Moss, Associate Editor
Boston University Medical Center
Department of Neurology
720 Harrison Ave., Suite 707
Boston, MA 02118
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Newsletter 40
Minutes
Division of Clinical Neuropsychology (40)
Minutes of the Executive Committee (EC)
August 22 ,1986
Present:
Meier, Adams, Berent, Bieliauskas, Boll, Dean, Kaplan, Matthews, Reynolds,
White
President Meier called the meeting to order.
Minutes of the Winter EC were reviewed. Motion for approval (Bieliauskas- Rourke) carried.
Treasury. Raymond Dean reported that the Division is solvent, and has limited surplus. However, this situation should not be viewed as overly optimistic as the Division continues to incur expense to build a modest operating reserve. Treasurer Dean advised fiscal caution for the Division. It was suggested that moderate amounts of operating revenue be placed in guaranteed, interest-bearing accounts. This motion, also according approval (Bieliauskas-Boll) carried.
Treasury. As a supplementary treasury request, Edith Kaplan proposed that the Division consider the idea of a hospitality suite to enhance program and communication. Discussion ensued. The concept was approved (Bieliauskas-Boll) with the proviso that the EC review such plans at mid-winter and such expenses be restricted within the existing President's budget.
Newsletter. The newsletter editor, Roberta White reported that enough copies of the newsletter had been printed to serve the 1795 members in the 1985- 1986 list with extras. Mechanisms for distribution have been put in place. President Meier put forward a motion (Meier-Boll) for commendation of Roberta White for outstanding service on behalf of the Division. Carried.
Membership. Gordon Chelune announced that as of January 1986, there were 49 fellows, 1,829 members, and 153 associates. Given the 297 member and 52 associate applications pending, next year's membership should be at about 2,300.
Nominations/Elections. Secretary Adams announced that Byron P. Rourke had been elected President-Elect, that Raymond Dean had been reelected Treasurer (1987-l 989), that Jeffrey Barth was elected as member-at-large (1987-l 989), and that two Council Rep-resentatives had been elected in order: 1) Linas Bieliauskas, and 2) Manfred Meier. Since the Division currently is apportioned two seats, these persons will serve, reverting to Bieliauskas only if the Division loses a seat in future years and to include a third Representative if our apportionment increases. By pro-cedure, Roberta White will serve the unexpired portion of Linas Bieliauskas' member-at-large term (1986-l 987).
Fellowship. President Meier presented the communication of Otfried Spreen concerning the recommendation of his committee concerning fellows. Discussion ensued concerning the coordination of the actions of the committee, the EC and the APA. The EC voted (Boll-Bieliauskas) to approve two new fellows, Merrill Hiscock and Robert Knights. The EC voted thanks to Dr. Spreen over his several years of service in fellowship activities.
Program. Linas Bieliauskas reviewed the progress and development
of the program over the last year and over his years as program chairman.
He reviewed current trends in program liaison, hours assignments, and co-sponsorship.
The current program highlights and data on submissions have been submitted
to the Newsletter. He announced that a proposal from Byron P. Rourke and
Kenneth M. Adams had been received for publication of the APA abstracts
in their new clinical neuropsychology journal, The Clinical Neuropsychologist
(TCN). In brief, TCN would receive, edit, and publish the Division 40 scientific
abstracts without cost to the Division and effect arrangements for preferential
rates to members for subscription. (At this time Drs. Rourke and Adams
excused themselves as EC members and withdrew from delibration).
Discussion ensued. Given the lack of archival access to the APA papers
and their value to members in documenting activity, the proposal was seen
to have merit. The terms of reference for TCN were reviewed, and the sense
of the EC was that this publication appeared to be an appropriate forum
for scientific abstract material, as well as other extended publications
too lengthy for the Newsletter. The EC approved (Meier-Kaplan) the assignment
of abstracts and other relevant material to TCN.
President Meier offered the universal thanks of the EC and the Division
for the superior achievements of Linas Bieliauskas in his tenure as program
chairman.
Fellowship Database. Lloyd Cripe reported that he has received communications from 17 programs wishing to be listed in the database. He described plans for the future announcements of database activities in the Newsletter and in The Clinical Neuropsychologist, extended by the editors. He reviewed the understanding that such listings in the database do not constitute a warranty of their accuracy and do not constitute endorsement by the Division. Discussion ensued. It was pointed out by several EC members that programs offering to list themselves in the database would be implicitly claiming adherence to Division 40-INS Task Force Guidelines, but that no credentialing or enforcement procedures concerning claims of training programs could be placed in effect yet. Dr. Cripe agreed to report back to the EC as announcements appeared and further data accumulated. President Meier thanked Dr. Cripe on behalf of the Division for his generous efforts in developing the database concept.
Division 40-INS Task Force. Stanley Berent reported on the most
recent Task Force deliberations regarding Education. A subcommittee of
the Task Force (to be chaired by Robert Bornstein) will be focusing on
standards for continuing education programs in neuropsychology. A progress
report will be provided at future EC meetings.
Discussion ensued concerning the mission and membership of the Task
Force. It is intended to restrict itself to 20 members, 6 of whom would
be official delegates from Division 40 and 6 of whom would be official
representatives from INS. The remaining 8 persons would be observers. Other
persons might be invited as ad-hoc attendees, according to him. It was
recommended that President-Elect Kaplan review with Stan Berent the Division
40 delegates and provide continuing guidance as to the objectives and charge
of the Task Force.
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Council of Representatives. Thomas Boll presented information
concerning key issues under study by council. The study of insurance issues
is ongoing, and diversified efforts are underway to ensure that psychologists
are included as qualified providers in national health plans in both public
and private sectors.
However, the over-ching issue facing council has been the proposed
reorganization of APA. This is a very highly charged matter with many complexities.
In a nutshell, however, reorganization represents a plan to divide APA
into smaller societies capable of serving the avowed needs of more homogenous
constituencies. The proposals -in various forms - appear to emanate from
sectors of the APA whose self-perceived orientation is academic,” experimental,”
or non-applied” in character.
Among proponents of reorganization there exists a fear that APA is
no longer representative of their academic/scientific interests or responsive
to their needs. Clinical-practitioner concerns increasingly monopolize
the resources of the APA and detract from its scientific base and needs,
in this view. It is further held that this imbalance has precipitated the
resignation from APA of many disaffected academic members.
Opponents of reorganization deny this trend to be a problem and state
that the increasing practitioner base of APA merely reflects the success
of modern psychology as both science and profession. Reorganization would
fractionate the APA and only serves to allay some of the anxieties of a
stubborn power elite of university-based members who refuse to surrender
gracefully to the realities of democracy and threaten to destroy the APA
if they cannot maintain control.
Dr. Boll offered his view that this dichotomous set of positions completely
ignores the reality of a third group of Divisions such as Clinical Neuropsychology
(40) in which many members identify their careers as having both scientific
and clinical foci. Discussion ensued at length among EC members with three
clear themes and directives for Dr. Boll to bring back to Council. First,
he was directed to bring to the attention of the warring faction the existence
of a scientist-practitioner group. Second, he was asked to have the factions
weigh the potential discrepancy between self-interest and the general good
of all psychology. Third, he was asked to represent the EC's view that
psychology must have a national organization based upon true democracy.
In sum, nobody is forcing anybody to re-main within APA. If the price of
keeping some academic members aboard APA is to divide APA to allow control
of some decontaminated unclinical fraction, the price is too high. President
Meier stated that the reorganization issue was of the most serious import
and its outcome would shape the nature of psychology for years to come.
He enjoined EC members to actively solicit the views of members and spread
word that this debate would require the entire membership's attention.
No APA reorganization can occur without the assent of the membership.
Legislation. Stanley Berent reported that his survey of Health Maintenance Organizations (HMO) and Preferred Provider Plans (PPO) indicated increasing use of neuropsychological services. Variations in arrangements concerning referral and compensation are quite great, and often depend upon successful local communications with provider staffs. A more formal report will be developed when trends become clearer and merit a definitive national survey.
Computers. Charles Matthews presented to the EC the conclusions of the Phase I activity of his committee and the amended draft guidelines on computer usage developed by APA. A second phase of committee work has been undertaken regarding computers in cognitive rehabilitation; a task requiring a good deal more of basic work. On behalf of the division Linas Bieliauskas put forward a motion (second-Boll) of special commendation to Dr. Matthews for his work in this difficult and evolving subject area.
Ethics. Kenneth Adams reported in general terms, on some preliminary actions and cases bearing on neuropsychological practice. He will consult with Robert Bornstein concerning the development of workshop guidelines.
Liaison Activities. President Meier described his work in relation to the Board of Professional Affairs (BPA) and Subcommittee on Specialization (SOS). No major developments concerning specia ity status for neuropsychology have emerged.
New Business. The APA call for Association- wide Nominations was discussed,
and the EC designated Tom Boll to advise the Division on those appointments
to be pursued.
A report from Division 38 (Health Psychology) was discussed in relation
to its specification of neuropsychological training in tracks.” After considerable
EC discussion, it was concluded that Division 38 was not describing training
with substantive conflicts with Task Force Guidelines. President Meier
was to follow this up to ensure that Health Psychology does not reinvent
guidelines already promulgated for neuropsychology.
An APA request for a treasury subvention of $1 ,OOO.OO from the Division
was communicated described by Thomas Boll. A major lobbying event with
Senator Weicker was described and the EC approved this expenditure with
the understanding that President Meier would represent the Division's concerns
with the Senator.
It was suggested by Kenneth Adams that a new roster of liaison persons
for selected special APA concerns be developed. The most current need is
for a new minority affairs liaison. The establishment of a new Division
(44) representing Gay concerns appears to end the need for a continuing
liaison within each division. The EC will reconsider other liaison appointments
if necessary and meaningful, having previously accepted Roberta White's
report and resignation as liaison to the Committee on Women in Psychology.
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Roberta Firnhaber White CFOB - P.O. Box 074 Department of Psychiatry University of Michigan Medical Center Ann Arbor, Michigan 48104
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