
Presented by: Miller The focus of this presentation will be on how neuropsychological constructs can be integrated into CHC theory with an emphasis on the Integrated CHC/SNP Model.

Presented by: Miller The focus of this presentation will be on how neuropsychological constructs can be integrated into CHC theory with an emphasis on the Integrated CHC/SNP Model.

Presented by: Wright This session will focus on how to collect cultural and contextual information within the context of comprehensive psychoeducational assessments, as well as integrating that information into case conceptualization. Learning objectives will include: 1. Acknowledge the role of culture and context throughout the psychoeducational assessment/case formulation process. 2....

Presented by: Holden Recent demographic shifts have been observed in the U.S., including increases in racial/ethnic diversity as well as forms of cultural and neurodiversity. These patterns of demographic change are also projected to continue in the future. Likewise, debates in cognitive assessment research puzzle over whether assessments can be...

Presented by: Isquith Developmental disruptions in executive functions play a central role in attention disorders and are an associated feature of learning disabilities, the two most common reasons students are referred for evaluation. This presentation will review the substantial evidence for executive function contributions to each condition, using cases to...

Presented by: Engler The identification of learning disabilities is complex and one of the most controversial topics in school psychology. It involves blending science and practice to make decisions that can impact a lifetime. In many ways, it parallels the experiences parents face when making decisions about their children. This...

Presented by: Ortiz This presentation will provide instruction and training in the application of theoretical and psychometric assessment principles within a practical, systematic framework for conducting valid and defensible evaluations of Specific Learning Disability in multilingual learners. The approach to assessment is based on current research regarding language, cognitive, and...

Presented by: Stewart and Suzuki This session will address critical issues confronting clinicians around culture and assessment in the identification of students with specific learning disabilities (SLD). Coverage of critical historical and contemporary factors underlying oppression and marginalization of members of diverse cultural groups will be presented. There will be...

Presented by: Zinkiewicz Dr. Craig Zinkiewicz dives right into the practical application of cross-battery assessment through several Specific Learning Disability (SLD) case studies; actual students, actual data, and actual decision making. Regardless of your theoretical framework, current district’s model for SLD identification, or experience with ‘patterns of strengths and weaknesses’,...

Presented by: Niileksela and Hajovsky Meta-analyses consolidate data across multiple studies to summarize and refine our understanding of psychological research. Previous cognitive-achievement relations studies have demonstrated how cognitive and academic skills are related to each other, providing a foundation for connecting specific cognitive deficits to difficulties in academic skill development....

Presented by: Schneider Specific Learning Disability (SLD) identification requires a decision, but the variables underlying SLD are continuous, not categorical. Typically, we evaluate whether a student meets SLD criteria using score thresholds set by convention. How confident can one be that a decision based on multiple scores is reliable? We...
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