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Encephalitis Global Steve Drake's DND Press National Brain Aneurysm Foundation Acoustic Neuroma Seattle American Academy of Neurology I Can! Division 40 National Association of Psychometrists American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Concussion Care Centre of Virginia, Ltd American Headache Society American Psychological Association American Board of Clinical Neuropsychology American Academy of Clinical Neuropsychology American Board of Professional Neuropsychology International Neuropsychological Society National Association of Psychometricians Neuropsychology Central National Register of Health Service Providers in Psychology
Visit the home page of Wendy Station. Read about encephalitis and share information with others.
A site about Hydrocephalus (water on the brain), which has links to the Hydrocephalus Association and to HYCEPH-L, a Hydrocephalus E-mail support mailing list.
Disability Resource Library committed to bring information and resources to the disabled community, and to do its part in working toward the elimination of disabilities.
The Brain Aneurysm Foundation was established in Boston on August 19, 1994, as a public charity. The Foundation developed from a close relationship between patients and healthcare professionals who identified the need for comprehensive information and support for brain aneurysm patients, their families, and the medical community. Its mission is to provide support networks and educational resources to raise public awareness regarding early detection and treatment of brain aneurysms.
Extensive information and resources on acoustic neuroma (aka vestibular schwannoma), a benign cranial nerve tumor. Lots of information and support, including links to all known acoustic neuroma websites.
The American Academy of Neurology (AAN) provides valuable resources for medical specialists worldwide who are committed to improving the care of patients with neurological diseases. The AAN’s more than 18,000 members look to the AAN for the most comprehensive professional development, career enhancement, and practice improvement opportunities available.
This site offers numerous disability services including resources, funding, rights and breaking news.
Division 40 of the American Psychological Association, the Division of Clinical Neuropsychology, is a scientific and professional organization of psychologists interested in the study of brain-behavior relationships, and the clinical application of that knowledge to human problems. Division 40 promotes the use of scientific research to develop its knowledge base and clinical techniques. It is active in the development and promotion of quality standards of professional training and practice.
The mission of the National Association of Psychometrists (NAP) is to promote the education and training of individuals who are employed to administer neuropsychological, psychological and educational tests under the supervision of Neuropsychologists, Psychologists and other authorized users. The Association advocates the careful application of standardized procedures for administration and scoring as set forth by the test developer. The goals desired from this mission are to be achieved in cooperation with professional psychological organizations and as a service to the general public.
ASHA is the professional, scientific, and credentialing association for over 110,000 audiologists, speech-language pathologists, and speech, language, and hearing scientists. Its mission is to ensure that all people with speech, language, and hearing disorders have access to quality services to help them communicate more effectively.
Their mission is to provide "disease state management" and holistic, functionally oriented interdisciplinary treatment for persons with acquired neurological and/or musculoskeletal impairment and disability, aimed at achieving optimal outcomes.
The American Headache Society (AHS) is a professional society of health care providers dedicated to the study and treatment of headache and face pain. Founded in 1959, AHS brings together physicians and other health providers from various fields and specialties to share concepts and developments about headache and related conditions.
Based in Washington, DC, the American Psychological Association (APA) is a scientific and professional organization that represents psychology in the United States. With more than 150,000 members, APA is the largest association of psychologists worldwide.
The American Board of Clinical Neuropsychology (ABCN) is the member board of the American Board of Professional Psychology (ABPP) which is responsible for administration of the examination for competence in the specialty of Clinical Neuropsychology. ABPP is the senior parent board for the professional of psychology and was established in 1947, with ABCN being incorporated in 1981. To learn more regarding examination procedures, please explore the website for current information and application instructions.
The AACN is the organization for those psychologists who have achieved board certification in the specialty of Clinical Neuropsychology, under the auspices of the American Board of Clinical Neuropsychology (ABCN).
The American Board of Professional Neuropsychology (ABPN) recognizes and encourages the pursuit of excellence in the practice of clinical neuropsychology. ABPN's primary objective is the establishment of professional standards of expertise for the practice of clinical neuropsychology. Through its credentialing and examination processes and its continuing education requirement, the ABPN offers to the medical community, the public, and to individuals who have a need for applied neuropsychological services, a process whereby well-qualified professional neuropsychologists can be identified.
The International Neuropsychological Society is a multi-disciplinary non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing communication among the scientific disciplines which contribute to the understanding of brain-behavior relationships. The Society currently has more than 4000 members throughout the world. Membership in the Society includes a subscription to the Journal of the International Neuropsychological Society, which is published seven times a year. The Society holds two meetings per year. The North American meeting is held in February and the non-North American meeting is held in June or July.
The mission of the National Association of Psychometrists (NAP) is to promote the education and training of individuals who are employed to administer neuropsychological, psychological and educational tests under the supervision of Neuropsychologists, Psychologists and other authorized users. The Association advocates the careful application of standardized procedures for administration and scoring as set forth by the test developer. The goals desired from this mission are to be achieved in cooperation with professional psychological organizations and as a service to the general public.
This site is designed to describe the importance of neuropsychology as a science of brain and behavior, to increase public knowledge of neuropsychology as a branch of practical medicine, to indicate the contribution which neuropsychology is making to the neurosciences, and to act as a resource for the professional and layperson.
Located in Washington DC, the National Register of Health Service Providers in Psychology is the largest credentialing organization for licensed psychologists. The National Register was founded in 1974 and is a 501c3 nonprofit organization. The National Register is committed to advancing psychology as a profession and improving the delivery of health services to the public. Read our Mission Statement and a brief history of the National Register.