There are currently no formal guidelines published by national psychology or neuropsychology organizations for the practice of teleneuropsychology. However, in the context of dramatic restriction of access to neuropsychological care during the COVID-19 pandemic, the IOPC has created two provisional recommendations and guidance position papers regarding the use of teleneuropsychology during the pandemic and models of care including teleneuropsychology during the pandemic.

IOPC recommendations/Guidance for Teleneuropsychology (TeleNP) in Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic

(Link here for PDF)

(Link here for link to publication in Archives of Clinical Neuropsychology.)

IOPC Guidance/Recommendation for Models of Care During the Novel Coronavirus Pandemic

See below for additional helpful position papers and guidelines on computerized test platforms and tele-psychology.

• The Neuropsychology Task Force of the International League Against Epilepsy (ILAE) has posted a statement regarding tele-NP on pre-surgical candidates.

• Computerized Neuropsychological Assessment Devices: Joint Position Paper of the American Academy of Clinical Neuropsychology and the National Academy of Neuropsychology

• APA Guidelines for the Practice of Telepsychology

• APA Telepsychology Checklist

• APA How to Protect Your Patients and Your Practice

• American telemedicine Best Practices in Videoconferencing-based telemental Health

Statements and requests regarding racism and access to health/ mental health care during the pandemic

• request/ statement from the asian neuropsychological society regarding racism during the pandemic

• Letter from the Hispanic Neuropsychological Society

• Inclusion and diversity in Telehealth, from the Inclusive Excellence Program, Psychology Section, at Texas Children’s Hospital

• The Society for Black Neuropsychology’s letter to Vice President Pence, Secretary Azar, Dr. Redfield, and Dr. Fauci