Global Neuropsychology Resources

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General (applicable to many countries)

Articles

Grote, C. L. (2016). Prologue to special issue of ‘International Perspectives on Education, Training and Practice in Clinical Neuropsychology’. The Clinical Neuropsychologist, 30(8), 1151-1153.

Grote, C. L., & Novitski, J. I. (2016). International perspectives on education, training, and practice in clinical neuropsychology: Comparison across 14 countries around the world. The Clinical Neuropsychologist, 30(8), 1380-1388.

Hessen, E., Hokkanen, L., Ponsford, J., van Zandvoort, M., Watts, A., Evans, J., & Haaland, K. Y. (2018). Core competencies in clinical neuropsychology training across the world. The Clinical Neuropsychologist, 32(4), 642-656.

Links

Directory of National Associations of Psychology

International Division of the American Psychological Association (APA Div 52)

APA’s Office of International Affairs

INS International Resources

Relevant Professional Organizations

The Asian Neuropsychological Association

The Hispanic Neuropsychological Society

The Society for Black Neuropsychology

Specific to Continent/Country

Africa

Cameroon:

Ruffieux, N., Njamnshi, A. K., Mayer, E., Sztajzel, R., Eta, S. C., Doh, R. F., . Kengne, A.-M., Ngamaleu, R. N., Chanal,  J., Verdon V.,  & Hauert, C.-A. (2009). Neuropsychology in Cameroon: First Normative Data for Cognitive Tests among School-Aged Children. Child Neuropsychology, 16(1), 1-19.

Ghana:

Adjorlolo, S. (2015). Can Teleneuropsychology Help Meet the Neuropsychological Needs of Western Africans? The Case of Ghana. Applied Neuropsychology: Adult, 22(5), 388-398

South Africa:

Watts, A. D., & Shuttleworth-Edwards, A. B. (2016). Neuropsychology in South Africa: confronting the challenges of specialist practice in a culturally diverse developing country. The Clinical Neuropsychologist, 30(8), 1305-1324.

Van Ommen, C., & Painter, D. (Eds.). (2008). Interiors: A history of psychology in South Africa. Unisa Press.

South African Clinical Neuropsychological Association (SACNA)

Asia 

China:

Chan, A. S., Leung, W. W., & Cheung, M.-C. (2010). Clinical neuropsychology in China. In M. H. Bond (Ed.), Oxford library of psychology. The Oxford handbook of Chinese psychology, 383-397.

Chan, R. C. K., Wang, Y., Wang, Y., & Cheung, E. F. C. (2016). Practice, training, and research in neuropsychology in mainland China: challenges and opportunities. The Clinical Neuropsychologist, 30(8), 1207-1213.

Hong Kong:

Chan, A. S., Sze, L. S., Cheung, M., & Han, Y. M. Y. (2016). Development and application of neuropsychology in Hong Kong: implications of its value and future advancement. The Clinical Neuropsychologist, 30(8), 1236-1251.

India:

Keshav Kumar, J., & Sadasivan, A. (2016). Neuropsychology in India. The Clinical Neuropsychologist, 30(8), 1252-1266.

Israel:

Barr, W., Bieliauskas, L., Vakil, E., & Hoofien, D. (2016) The History of Clinical Neuropsychology in Israel. The Oxford Handbook of History of Clinical Neuropsychology.

Japan:

Sakamoto, M. (2016). Neuropsychology in Japan: history, current challenges, and future prospects. The Clinical Neuropsychologist, 30(8), 1278-1295.

South Korea:

Kim, M. S., & Chey, J. (2016). Clinical neuropsychology in South Korea. The Clinical Neuropsychologist, 30(8), 1325-1334

Taiwan:

Association of Taiwan Clinical Psychologists

Taiwan Association of Neuropsychological Development and Mental Rehabilitation

Europe

General (applicable to many countries):

Federation of the European Societies of Neuropsychology (FESN) -This site lists the societies and contact information for many European countries

EuroPsy -This is the European qualification standard for psychologists

Hokkanen, L., Lettner, S., Barbosa, F., Constantinou, M., Harper, L., Kasten, E., Mondini, S., Persson, B., Varako N., & Hessen, E. (2018). Training models and status of clinical neuropsychologists in Europe: Results of a survey on 30 countries. The Clinical Neuropsychologist, 33(1), 32-56.

Country/Region Specific:

Britain:

Collins, A. F. (2016). A history of human neuropsychology in the United Kingdom. In W. Barr, & L. Bielauskas (Eds.), Oxford Handbook of History of Clinical Neuropsychology Oxford University Press.

The British Psychological Society:

Division of Neuropsychology

Qualification in Clinical Neuropsychology

The Specialist Register of Clinical Neuropsychologists

Czech Republic:

Česká Asociace Pro Neuropsychologii (CANP)

Finland:

Hokkanen, L., Nybo, N., & Poutiainen, E. (2016). Neuropsychology in Finland – over 30 years of systematically trained clinical practice. The Clinical Neuropsychologist, 30(8), 1214-1235.

France:

Bronco Lopes, A., Leal, G., Malvy, L., Wauquiez, G., Ponchel, A., Rivera, D., & Arango-Lasprilla, J. C. (2019). Neuropsychology in France. Applied Neuropsychology: Adult.

Greece:

Hellenic Neuropsychological Society (HNPS)

Germany:

Gesellschaft für Neuropsychologie

Italy:

Onida, A., Di Vita, A., Bianchini, F., Rivera, D., Morlett-Paredes, A., Guariglia, C., & Arango-Lasprilla, J. C. (2018). Neuropsychology as a profession in Italy. Applied Neuropsychology: Adult, 26(6), 543-557.

Nordic:

Norup, A., Egeland, J., Løvstad, M., Nybo, T., Persson, B. A., Rivera, D., Schanke, A-K., Sigurdardottir, S., & Arango-Lasprilla, J. C. (2017). Education, training, and practice among nordic neuropsychologists. Results from a professional practices survey. The Clinical Neuropsychologist, 31(1), 20-41.

Hessen, E., Hokkanen, L., Nyman, H., Bartfai, A., & Gade, A. (2016). The history of clinical neuropsychology in the Nordic countries. In W. Barr & L. Bieliauskas (Eds.), The Oxford handbook of the history of clinical neuropsychology. New York, NY: Oxford University Press.

Spain:

Olabarrieta-Landaa, L., Caracuel, A., Pérez-Garcíabc, M., Panyavina, I., Morlett-Paredesd, A., & Arango-Lasprilla, J. C. (2016). The profession of neuropsychology in Spain: results of a national survey. The Clinical Neuropsychologist, 30(8), 1335-1355

Federación de Asociaciones de Neuropsicología de Españolas (FANPSE)

KnowNeuropsychology Webinar

Sweden:

Sveriges Neuropsykologers Förening

The Netherlands:

The Nederlandse Vereniging for Neuropsychology (NVN; Dutch Association for Neuropsychology)

Subdivision of neuropsychology in the Nederlands Instituut van Psychologen (Dutch Association of Psychologists)

Specialistische opleiding tot klinisch neuropsycholoog -Information regarding a degree similar to the neuropsychology board-certification in the Netherlands

Buitenlands diploma -Information regarding the procedures to get your clinical psychology degree from the US or other countries validated in the Netherlands. This is particularly relevant for countries that do not participate in EuroPsy.

Dutch Psychologists in the US discussion group -This pertains to licensure in the Netherlands vs. USA, internships, funding, etc.

North America

Canada:

 Janzen, L. A., & Guger, S. (2016). Clinical neuropsychology practice and training in Canada. The Clinical Neuropsychologist, 30(8), 1193-1206.

KnowNeuropsychology Webinar

Cuba:

Vega, M. L., Martínez, E. F., García, Y. F., Navarro, M. E., Lopéz, E. D., Fernández, E. C., . . . Santana, S. S. (2009​). La Neuropsicología en Cuba. ​Revista Neuropsicología, Neuropsiquiatría y Neurociencias, ​53-76.

Grenada:

KnowNeuropsychology Webinar

Mexico:

Ostrosky Shejet, F., & Garcia, A. V. (2016). Neuropsychology in Mexico. The Clinical Neuropsychologist, 30(8),1296-1304.

Solís, F. O., & Matute, E. (​2009​). La Neuropsicología en México. ​Revista Neuropsicología, Neuropsiquiatría y Neurociencias, 8​ 6-98.

Sociedad Mexicana de Psicologia, A.C.

United States:

Grote, C. L., Butts, A. M., & Bodin, D. (2016). Education, training and practice of clinical neuropsychologists in the United States of America. The Clinical Neuropsychologist, 30(8), 1356-1370.

Oceana

Australia:

Ponsford, J. (2016). The practice of clinical neuropsychology in Australia. The Clinical Neuropsychologist, 30(8), 1179-1192.

The Testing Psychologist

South America 

Argentina:

Fernandez, A. L., Ferreres, A., Morlett-Paredes, A., Rivera, D., & Arango-Lasprilla, J. C. (2016). Past, present, and future of neuropsychology in Argentina. The Clinical Neuropsychologist, 30(8), 1154-1178.

Labos, E. (​2009​). La Neuropsicología en Argentina​. ​Revista Neuropsicología, Neuropsiquiatría y Neurociencias, 2​ 1-27.

Sociedad de Neuropsicología Argentina (SONEPSA)

Bolivia:

Barba, N. O. (​2009​). La Neuropsicología en Bolivia. ​Revista Neuropsicología, Neuropsiquiatría y Neurociencias,​ 29-33.

Brazil:

Sociedade Brasileira de Neuropsicologia (SBNp)

Chile:

Rosas, R., Tenorio, M., & Maudier, R. A. (​2009​). La Neuropsicología en Chile. ​Revista Neuropsicología, Neuropsiquiatría y Neurociencias, 3​ 5-46.

Colombia:

Toro, L. M. (​2009​). La Neuropsicología en Colombia. ​Revista Neuropsicología, Neuropsiquiatría y Neurociencias, 4​ 7-52.

Ecuador:

Baralezo, L., & Mancheno, S. (​2009​). La Neuropsicología en Ecuador. ​Revista Neuropsicología, Neuropsiquiatría y Neurociencias, 7​ 7-83.

Uruguay:

Dansilio, S. (​2009​). La Neuropsicología en Uruguay. ​Revista Neuropsicología, Neuropsiquiatría y Neurociencias, 1​ 05-112.

Venezuela:

Pérez, C. I. (​2009​). La Neuropsicología en Venezuela. ​Revista Neuropsicología, Neuropsiquiatría y Neurociencias, 1​ 13-120

Latin America (generally)

Arango-Lasprilla, J. C. , Stevens, L., Paredes, A. M., Ardila, A., & Rivera, D. (2017). Profession of neuropsychology in Latin America. Applied Neuropsychology: Adult, 24(4), 318-330.

Ardila, A. (1990). Neuropsychology in Latin America. The Clinical Neuropsychologist, 4(2), 121-132.

Arango-Lasprilla, J. C. (2020). Spanish-Speaking Pediatric Neuropsychology: Recent Research and New Frontiers. Developmental Neuropsychology, 45(4), 167-168.

Cadena, C. G., Henriquez, J. L., Sequeira, E., Ojeda, A. L., Obaldía, R. D., & Judd, T. (​2009​). La Neuropsicología en América Central. ​​Revista Neuropsicología, Neuropsiquiatría y Neurociencias, ​1-19.

Oliveras-Rentas, R. E.,  Romero-Garcia, I., Benito-Sánchez, I., Ramos-Usuga, D., & Arango-Lasprilla, J. C. (2020). The Practice of Child Neuropsychology in Spanish-speaking Countries: What We’ve Learned and Where to Go from Here. Developmental Neuropsychology, 45(4), 169-188.

Sociedad Latinoamericana de Neuropsicologia (SLAN)

Asociacion Latinoamericana de Neuropsicologia (ALAN)

KnowNeuropsychology Webinar

 

We would like to thank Josef Cohen for his help in constructing this resource list.