This paper briefly reviews the history and purposes of neuropsychological assessment, as well as advancements in this area, and discusses the development of neuropsychological tests, using examples developed by the author and his colleagues to measure different aspects of human memory. These include the Shum Visual Learning Test, the Australian Retrograde Memory Test, the Comprehensive Assessment of Prospective Memory and the Virtual Reality Prospective Memory Task. The intended uses and psychometric properties of these tests, as well as examples of their use in research and clinical settings, will also be discussed. The paper will conclude with recommendations and advice on the development of neuropsychological tests based on the author's own experience.

Look, I’m hardly what you’d call on the speaking circuit, but I’ve gone enough rounds with rubber chickens to know only an idiot with a death wish would get between anyone and a buffet dinner – a set of bottomless (very gourmet, I’m sure, but still bottomless) chafing dishes. If it's any consolation, I won't be holding you back for too long.

Glynda joined ASSBI in 1980 was on the Executive Committee as President Elect in 2007 and became the President in 2009–2011. She has made a significant and long standing contribution to ASSBI and has also made a distinguished contribution to research in the field of TBI and disorders of ageing, and as an educator of Clinical Neuropsychology.

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