Various Regions

The world-renowned eminent neuropsychologist Dr.Cecil Reynolds will discuss his assessment tool the Adolescent and Adult Second Edition (DTVP-A: 2) Visual Motor Efficiency Index (VME) as a replacement for the Symbol Digit Modalities Test for testing of processing speed. This test is on the The SASC Test Evaluation Committee (STEC) approved listing to replace the Symbol Digit Modalities Test.
The webinar will address the concept of cognitive processing speed and explain the concept and how to assess it. Processing speed will be defined and described primarily from the perspective of Cattell-Horn-Carroll (CHC) theory.

In this webinar, Louise Green and Gareth Cadman will consider the processes involved in applying for access arrangements for learners with a range of complex needs and will address the issues involved in deciding appropriate and relevant access arrangements for these learners.

In theory, an access arrangement which does not require an assessment should involve a straightforward process: the SENCo or Specialist Teacher will confirm that the difficulty exists in the classroom and that the proposed access arrangement reflects the candidate’s normal way of working in the centre, and this will be supported by evidence from a medical or other expert.

This session, presented by Louise Green, will ensure that you are confident in completing the paperwork required to apply for access arrangements in the academic year 2023-24.

The session will give an overview of the documents required for 2023-24, covering the correct paperwork to use in different situations and the evidence needed to complete the relevant forms. There will be an opportunity for a live question and answer session.

It is one thing knowing how being neurodiverse affects life in the classroom but how does it affect life beyond the classroom? This Adult webinar is presented by Denise Drinkwater. Having a learning difference doesn’t stop when you stop formal learning but goes on affecting the workplace and home life as an adult. Planning your day and/or your home, organising your finances or prioritising your work can be a minefield, affecting your self-esteem and job satisfaction. This workshop covers not only helping yourself but also supporting others within the workplace.

Practical support and ideas for both home and the workplace giving you skills and strategies to help you cope either for yourself or for you to support a work colleague.

Writing and transcription skills (handwriting and typing) are critical throughout education and in employment. The use of robust assessment tools contributes to the identification of and support for individuals with writing and transcription difficulties. In this seminar we provide updates on practical ways to assess the speed and legibility of handwriting and to evaluate written composition skills. The new Detailed Assessment of Speed of Handwriting – 2nd Edition (DASH-2) will be reviewed. We will also consider how DASH scripts can be used to obtain information on broader aspects of legibility and writing quality. Application of the Handwriting Legibility Scale and Writing Quality Scale with scripts from 14-25 year olds will be examined.