Date of Award
2023
Document Type
Doctoral Research Paper
Degree Name
Psy.D.
Organizational Unit
Graduate School of Professional Psychology
First Advisor
Henrietta Pazos
Second Advisor
Noelle Lefforge
Third Advisor
Joshua Burg
Keywords
Cognitive assessment, Neuropsychological evaluation, IQ testing, Latinos, Hispanic, Multiculturalism, Spanish speakers, Bilingualism, Cultural sensitivity
Abstract
Despite a growing body of literature and best-practice guidelines and considerations, assessment providers working with Latinx/e populations are left with numerous questions about how to translate these ideas into practice. This paper is meant to begin to answer some of these questions for Spanish-speaking providers administering cognitive tests to bilingual Latinx/e clients in the United States. The basis for these answers is a comprehensive literature review and my experience providing culturally-responsive assessment services to a bilingual Latinx/e population in the United States. A fictitious case study is included so that providers can get a concrete idea of how to bring these practical suggestions to life through the various phases of the assessment process, from the intake through the feedback session.
Copyright Statement / License for Reuse
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Publication Statement
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Extent
60 pgs
Recommended Citation
Magro, Vanessa, "Cognitive Assessment of Latinx/e Bilinguals in the United States: A Fictitious Case Study" (2023). Graduate School of Professional Psychology: Doctoral Papers and Masters Projects. 501.
https://digitalcommons.du.edu/capstone_masters/501