| Publication Abstract Display |
| Type: Published Abstract |
| Title: English fluency predicts neuropsychological performance in Spanish among Spanish-speakers of Mexican descent. |
| Authors: Suarez P, Cherner M, Gollan T, Artiola L, Fortuny I, Grant I, Heaton RK |
| Year: 2009 |
| Publication: Journal of the International Neuropsychological Society |
| Volume: 15 Issue: Suppl. 1 Pages: 24 |
| Abstract:"Objective: Studies suggest both advantages and disadvantages of bilingualism for cognitive test performance. As Spanish speakers in the U.S. vary in English fluency, it is important to understand how second language fluency may affect neuropsychological (NP) performance the first language. To this end, we examined the effects of English fluency on Spanish language test performance. |