2017 Bulletin

Bulletin vol. 31 no. 1 | 5 Editor's Corner As the Editor of the NAN Bulletin, I am pleased to present to you our latest issue, with a focus on diversity issues as they relate to clinical neuropsychology. Diversity issues have been studied for many years in clinical neuropsychology, though much still needs to be learned. In the Professional Issues section of this NAN Bulletin, three experts address core issues of interest in the area of diversity issues in clinical neuropsychology that are relevant to practitioners. Morlett-Paredes and Arango-Lasprilla review the myriad factors that practitioners need to take into account when assessing Hispanic clients. Another piece by Kumar and Sadasivan explores the complexities involved in conducting neuropsychological assessments in India. Finally, Rabin and colleagues' contribution presents the results of a survey that they conducted on practitioners about diversity issues in neuropsychology. Each of these fascinating pieces provides important clinical recommendations and should help to enlighten readers about diversity issues in clinical neuropsychology. The Student Corner section of the Bulletin includes a discussion by a current Latina doctoral student, Cristina Roman, about her experience as a doctoral student in clinical neuropsychology. She shares some of her experiences growing up as an under- represented minority in the U.S., and how she has come to appreciate the importance of diversity issues as she has proceeded through her training. She also has a number of recommendations that students will find interesting in terms of opportunities to get more involved in organizations and initiatives that address diversity issues in clinical neuropsychology. In the Journal Section, a recent article published in the Journal of the International Neuropsychological Society is reviewed that focuses on possible differences in cognitive trajectories of older Latinos and non-Latinos over approximately a six-year period using a comprehensive neuropsychological battery to resolve some inconsistencies in past research. This interesting study will provide readers with insight into how they approach their clinical work when important decisions need to be made regarding the likelihood of cognitive decline in their elderly patients. Of note, Dr. John Randolph has continued to serve as Associate Editor of the Bulletin, and was instrumental in working with me on completing this issue. We also appreciate the continued help from the members of the NAN Publications Committee, especially the chair of this committee, Dr. Lee Ashendorf, who provided valuable input on the contributions to this issue. Peter Arnett, Ph.D., Professor & Director of the Neuropsychology of Sports Concussion and MS Programs at Penn State University NAN Bulletin Editor Opinions expressed by the authors and advertisers do not necessarily reflect the position of the National Academy of Neuropsychology. Peter Arnett, Ph.D., NAN Bulletin Editor

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