Faculty of Paediatric Neuropsychology
The Faculty of Paediatric Neuropsychology was established in 2011 and exists to promote paediatric clinical neuropsychology. The Faculty operates as part of the Division of Neuropsychology.
About us
Objectives
- to support appropriate policy development
- to provide continuous professional development for our members and the broader community
- to represent the needs of members practising and training within the field of paediatric neuropsychology
- to educate and raise the national profile of paediatric neuropsychology within the broader psychology community, and with multidisciplinary colleagues, service users and the general public
Useful Links
There is a child neuropsychology email group which shares information about news relevant to paediatric neuropsychology, events and jobs and provides an online forum to discuss issues relevant to clinical practice.
The Child Brain Injury Trust is a charitable organisation that aims to improve the quality of life of children and young people with a brain injury. They provide a helpline, events, conferences, research, information and advocacy.
The Children's Trust, Tadworth, a leading charitable organisation for children with brain injury has developed the brain injury hub, a website for parents, teachers and families which shares expertise about brain injury.
Resources
Paediatric Faculty Interest Groups
Below is a growing directory of Paediatric Faculty interest groups.
If you would like to join one of these groups, have a new group listed, or update any group information, please email [email protected].
Please note: inclusion on this page does not necessarily imply affiliation with, or endorsement by, the BPS Division of Neuropsychology.
Cambridge
Interest: Paediatric Neuropsychology
Lead: Catherine Harter
Cardiff
Interest: Paediatric Neuropsychology
Lead: Michelle Smalley
London
Interest: Paediatric Neuropsychology
Leads: Dr Kate Golding and Dr Celia Demarchi
London
Interest: Paediatric Neuroimmunology
Lead: Dr Adam Kuczynski
North West
Interest: Paediatric Neuropsychology
Leads: Dr Rebecca Ashton and Dr Sarah Thornton
National (various locations)
Interest: Paediatric Neuropsychology in Neuro-Oncology
Lead: Dr Sophie Thomas
National (various locations)
Interest: Paediatric Neuropsychological Rehabilitation
Leads: Dr Suzanna Watson and Dr Emily Bennett
Committee
Chair: Sophie Thomas
Honorary Treasurer: Angela Simcox
Honorary Secretary: Stephanie Satariano
Committee Members
- Emily Bennett
- Sarah Verity
- Susan Watson
DoN Representative: Vacant
Join
Faculty membership is free and open to all members of the Division of Neuropsychology.
If you are already a member of the Division and you wish to join the Faculty, send the following details to [email protected]
- Name
- Membership Number
- Name of Member Network you would like to join
Your membership record will be updated and payment taken as per your current payment arrangements.
Benefits of membership include:
- Discounted events
- Have your say on the latest consultations
- Networking opportunities
If you are not already a member you can join at the same time as applying for membership of the society: