The Luria Neuroscience Institute announces new webinar series on Executive Functions, Dementia, TBI, Creativity and more
Happy to share that the Luria Neuroscience Institute, an esteemed Partner of the 2017 SharpBrains Virtual Summit, is hosting a new webinar series aimed at better equipping professionals helping those with mental health and with brain and brain disorders.
Dates and topics:
October 17: Executive Functions and the Frontal Lobes
October 24: Executive Dysfunction in Brain Disorders
October 31: Dementias
November 7: Traumatic Brain Injury
November 14: Creativity and Cognition
November 28: Creativity and the Brain
December 5: Laterality and Functional Organization of the Brain
December 12: Laterality and Brain Dysfunction
The w...
Source: SharpBrains - October 19, 2017 Category: Neuroscience Authors: Alvaro Fernandez Tags: Cognitive Neuroscience Health & Wellness Professional Development brain brain disorders Brain dysfunction clinical clinical-neuropsychologist cognition creativity dementia Elkhonon-Goldberg laterality Luria Neuroscience Institute Source Type: blogs
Consider Experience as Part of Evidence-Based Practice to Evolve Our Profession
I was happy to read Melanie Potock’s recent blog, “Three Structures in a Child’s Mouth That Can Cause Picky Eating.” The post sparked a considerable amount of discussion on social media. I also appreciated ASHA’s response about professional experiences, and the value they bring to our profession. I have several thoughts on this blog regarding evidence-based practice and tethered oral tissues (TOTs).
ASHA reminds us on the website that evidence-based practice (EBP) involves clinical expertise/expert opinion coupled with scientific evidence and client perspective.
To me, EBP means more than level-one research or la...
Source: American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) Press Releases - October 17, 2017 Category: Speech-Language Pathology Authors: Robyn Merkel-Walsh Tags: Speech-Language Pathology Feeding Disorders Professional Development Speech Disorders Swallowing Disorders Source Type: blogs
Next week in LA, and online: Brain Longevity Therapy Training by The Alzheimer’s Research & Prevention Foundation
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Heads-up: The Alzheimer’s Research & Prevention Foundation (ARPF), a longstanding supporter of SharpBrains events and activities, will be conducting its first Brain Longevity Therapy Training — combining professional development with a certification process — next week in Los Angeles, CA (also with a livestream option).
And they are generously sharing discount codes (below) for interested SharpBrains readers.
Description: ARPF’s Brain Longevity® Therapy Training is the first of its kind– offering participants new science-based knowledge and tools to enhance their practice in a much nee...
Source: SharpBrains - October 10, 2017 Category: Neuroscience Authors: SharpBrains Tags: Cognitive Neuroscience Education & Lifelong Learning Health & Wellness Professional Development aging Alzheimer's Research Prevention Foundation baby-boomers Brain Longevity Therapy Training brain-longevity older-adults successful agin Source Type: blogs
Last 24 Hours to Register at Early-bird Discounted Rates @ 2017 SharpBrains Virtual Summit (December 5-7th)
Dear colleague,
There are just 24 hours left to register for the 2017 SharpBrains Virtual Summit at early-bird discounted rates — fyi, we just crossed 100 registrants, in 11 countries!
You can learn more and register HERE. Early-bird rates expire tomorrow Friday, October 6th, at noon US Pacific Time.
Also, a few great additions to the already world-class Speaking Roster:
Dr. Adam Gazzaley, Professor of Neurology and Founding Director of Neuroscape at UCSF (confirmed)
Dr. Alison Fenney, Executive Director of the Neurotechnology Industry Organization (NIO) (confirmed)
Belén Guerra-Carrillo, ...
Source: SharpBrains - October 5, 2017 Category: Neuroscience Authors: SharpBrains Tags: Cognitive Neuroscience Health & Wellness Peak Performance Professional Development Technology AARP aging 2.0 Banner Health BrainFutures Emotiv Lumosity MIT Solve National Core for Neuroethics at the University of British Columbia ( Source Type: blogs
Last 12 Hours to Register at Early-bird Discounted Rates @ 2017 SharpBrains Virtual Summit (December 5-7th)
Dear colleague,
There are just 24 hours left to register for the 2017 SharpBrains Virtual Summit at early-bird discounted rates — fyi, we just crossed 100 registrants, in 11 countries!
You can learn more and register HERE. Early-bird rates expire tomorrow Friday, October 6th, at noon US Pacific Time.
Also, a few great additions to the already world-class Speaking Roster:
Dr. Adam Gazzaley, Professor of Neurology and Founding Director of Neuroscape at UCSF (confirmed)
Dr. Alison Fenney, Executive Director of the Neurotechnology Industry Organization (NIO) (confirmed)
Belén Guerra-Carrillo,...
Source: SharpBrains - October 5, 2017 Category: Neuroscience Authors: SharpBrains Tags: Cognitive Neuroscience Health & Wellness Peak Performance Professional Development Technology AARP aging 2.0 Banner Health BrainFutures Emotiv Lumosity MIT Solve National Core for Neuroethics at the University of British Columbia ( Source Type: blogs
