Neuropsychological Considerations in Dysphonia

"Neuropsychological Considerations in Dysphonia: Identity, Adaptive Coping, and Family Systems Dynamics" was presented by Yolanda C. Leon, PsyD, ABPdN, and K. Brianalysse Nicolena Cedeño, BA, at the 2024 Dysphonia International Symposium held on May 4, 2024, in Tampa, FL.
Yolanda C. Leon, PsyD, ABPdN is a Clinical and Forensic Neuropsychologist who holds a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology and Board Certification in Neuropsychology. She has an appointment as Assistant Professor at the USF Morsani College of Medicine, Department of Neurosurgery and Brain Repair. She is also the Co-Director of the Neuropsychology Fellowship training program. Assessment of individuals with Movement disorders is a long-time interest of Dr. Leon and she has been a guest speaker at many Dysphonia conferences. She also incorporates Family System's dynamics in her core practice in providing care to patients as well as in her training of the next generation of neuropsychologists.
K. Brianalysse Nicolena Cedeño, BA is a published researcher and bilingual Psychometrist in the field of Clinical and Forensic Neuropsychology. Currently, she is the Lead Psychometrist in the Neuropsychology Division of the USF Department of Neurosurgery, Morsani College of Medicine. She holds nearly ten years of experience and expertise in research, clinical, and specialized pre-surgical neuropsychological assessments for a diverse pool of compromised patients, including those who suffer from spasmodic dysphonia. Under the guidance and supervision of her mentors, she continues to develop and define her knowledge about the robust impact of neurological disorders on family systems dynamics and other related neuropsychological manifestations.
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