International Behavioural Neurology Rounds: Dr. Thomas Bak

INTERNATIONAL BEHAVIOURAL NEUROLOGY VIDEOCONFERENCE ROUNDS

~ UNDER THE AUSPICES OF ~
Canadian Neurological Sciences Federation
Canadian Neurological Society
Peter A. Silverman Global eHealth Program (PASGeP)
Canada-International Scientific Exchange Program (CISEPO)
Coordinated by the Division of Neurology, University of Toronto, Canada

Speaker: Dr. Thomas Bak
University of Edinburgh
Former President, World Federation of Neurology Research Group on Aphasia, Dementia and Cognitive Disorders (2010-2018)

Topic: Language or Languages? The Importance of Linguistic Differences for Neurology and Psychiatry

Educational Objectives:
1. To understand how specific features of different languages can influence the manifestation of aphasia and dementia and are relevant for assessment and treatment
2. To recognise different ways in which language use, preferences, and abilities of multilinguals can change in healthy ageing and dementia
3. To appreciate the way in which language choice can contribute to emotional regulation in multilinguals (in disease as well as in the psychotherapy)

ZOOM: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMudu2uqT4vHdJ42zcj-ksDfmlt6_87nD36
Rounds start at 8:00AM ET, but there is a 30-minute window to allow participants the option of connecting early.
Anonymous speaker evaluation & link to sign-in sheet: https://www.surveymonkey.ca/r/P5BDG2Q
Zoom technical questions? Please email Agnes Cheng Tsallis

This event is an accredited group learning activity as defined by the Maintenance of Certification Program of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.

These rounds are restricted to practitioners, students, and researchers in health care.

Neurology