Presented by: Wong A neuropsychological evaluation is instrumental in differentiating conditions rooted in brain function from those originating from psychological sources. This is particularly important for children who do not respond to intervention. Any underlying central nervous system dysfunction manifesting in specific component skill or processing deficiencies must be addressed...
Presented by: McCallum Dr. R. Steve McCallum’s presentation clarifies the relationship between dyslexia and an SLD and more specifically compares/contrasts the diagnostic criteria required to justify identification of both based on three sources: IDEA, the DSM-5-TR, and the most commonly applied definition of dyslexia, i.e., the International Dyslexia Association (IDA)....
Presented by: Alfonso DuPaul The comorbidity rates of ADHD and SLDs range from 33-45% which means that behavior and learning challenges are many and require multiple and sustained interventions. Even if comorbidity does not exist, significant behavior and learning challenges are faced by individuals with either disorder. Thus, clearly defined...
Presented by: Shanock School psychologists and SLPs often do evaluations in isolation of one another, despite the fact that many of the assessments are alike. Procedures on how to perform a collaborative SP/SLP assessment and how it can assist in data collection, collaborative interpretation, and intervention development will be reviewed....
Presented by: Niilekela and Hajovsky This webinar will examine relationships between cognitive abilities and academic skills using the standardization data for the WJ-V. Presenters will discuss previous research on cognitive-achievement relations, how this research has provided insights into the understanding of how academic skills develop and the identification of specific...
Presented by: Hajovski This webinar will discuss cognitive-achievement relations research and whether findings generalize across the general ability (IQ) distribution.
Presented by: Conway and Kovacs In this webinar Drs. Conway and Kovacs provide an overview of two distinct theoretical perspectives on human intelligence; general ability theory and process overlap theory (Kovacs & Conway, 2016). We will then demonstrate how these different perspectives inform the interpretation of cognitive test scores, and...
Presented by: Chermie This presentation will present a case for a student with a Specific Learning Disability. Steps in the process of case conceptualization, selection of instruments, interpretation of results and conclusions (with a sample write-up) will be presented. The case study will follow the Dual Discrepancy/Consistency (DD/C) method using...
Presented by: Grigorenko Reading disorders are crucial aspects of human communication that have been extensively researched for over two centuries in the social and biological sciences. Despite extensive research, the origins of language and associated traits, including reading and disorders, remain a mystery. Therefore, understanding these traits and disorders requires...
Presented by: Ortiz This webinar will present current research on language, cognitive, and academic development and their application to evaluation within a comprehensive, research-based framework for generating valid data to support conclusions and decisions regarding the presence or absence of various types of disorders with English learners. Participants will be...
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