Identifying a failure-to-thrive fraternal twin profile with 3q29 deletion syndrome.

In 2005, the 3q29 deletion syndrome was identified and defined as a rare chromosomal anomaly that effects approximately one in 30,000-40,000 children. It has a complex neuropsychiatric profile, often resulting in developmental delays, intellectual disabilities, attentional deficits, classic physical traits, and behavioral health disturbances, including social and emotional issues. Rarely has this syndrome been seen and evaluated in fraternal twins, only one of whom has the 3q29 deletion syndrome.

Understanding the neuropsychological effects of 3q29 deletion Syndrome: A fraternal twin case study.

In 2005, the 3q29 Deletion Syndrome was identified and defined as a rare chromosomal anomaly that effects approximately one in 30,000-40,000 children. It has a complex neuropsychiatric profile but often results in developmental delay, intellectual disability, attentional deficits, classic physical traits, behavioral health disturbances, as well as social and emotional issues. Rarely has this syndrome been seen and evaluated in fraternal twins, only one of whom has the 3q29 Deletion Syndrome.

Increasing success in neurocognitively impaired patients through group therapy.

This eight-session support group program was presented at the American Group Psychotherapy Association's (AGPA) 2013 Spring Conference in New Orleans, Louisiana. The presentation focused on creating hope and increasing motivation in neurocognitively impaired individuals. The premise was that this standardized intervention process delivered weekly at the beginning of an individual's outpatient neurorehabilitation program would enhance commitment and success.

Addressing anniversary reactions of trauma through group process: the Hurricane Katrina anniversary wellness workshops.

Natural disasters such as Hurricane Katrina, which devastated the Gulf Coast of the United States in the summer of 2005, have highlighted the need to develop effective post-trauma psychotherapeutic intervention strategies, not only to deal with the immediate psychological aftermath of trauma, but also the long-term effects of anniversary reactions. Governmental responses to Hurricane Katrina relief were greatly criticized for disorganization and delay. Both immediately afterwards and in ensuing months, people's life needs often were not addressed.

Scientific investigation of brain-behavior relationships using the Halstead-Reitan Battery.

The Reitan Society recognizes that adhering to the scientific method in conducting clinical neuropsychological evaluations is integral to neurodiagnostic accuracy. The role of science in clinical studies is discussed with specific reference to the scientific features of the Halstead-Reitan Test Battery (HRB). The diagnostic precision of the HRB across a wide range of neuropathological states is presented as a product of rigorous scientific interplay between empirical observation and the development of a conceptual model over more than five decades.