Learning disabilities and the WISC-IV

This one-day workshop aims to introduce participants to

• the nature, assessment and diagnosis of developmental learning disabilities in children and adolescents.

• the application of the new Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children-Fourth Edition (WISC-IV) to the assessment of children with learning disabilities

Theoretical and empirical issues in the definition and diagnosis of learning disabilities will be discussed. Different approaches to the classification of learning disabilities into subtypes will be compared and evaluated. A neuropsychological approach to subtyping will be advanced, which emphasizes examination of the cognitive processing underlying performance in academic domains.

The differential diagnosis of types of developmental cognitive disorders will be discussed in detail, with consideration of language disorders, reading disorders, arithmetic disorders, nonverbal learning disabilities and ADHD.

The role of psychological assessment in diagnosis and classification will be explored, with discussion and evaluation of the use of the WISC-IV, WIAT-II, and other tests of cognitive functioning and academic achievement.

Learning objectives

By the completion of the workshop, participants should

• understand the major theoretical issues in the definition and diagnosis of learning disabilities

• be familiar with neuropsychological subtypes of learning disabilities

• be aware of the psychological tests most useful in assessing children with learning disabilities

• interpret the results obtained from the WISC-IV and WIAT-II

• be able to apply this knowledge to the assessment of children with developmental learning disabilities

Venues & dates

Brisbane   - 4 March 2005

Holiday Inn

Roma St, Brisbane

A registration form may downloaded here.

Sydney - 17 June 2005

TBA

Further details coming soon.

A tax invoice will be issued on registration, and can be provided prior to payment if required.

Please email info@humphreyshannan.com.au or call 02 4739 9113 for a brochure, or for further information.

Previous presentations

Wollongong, February 2003

Sydney, February 2003

Perth, June 2004

Canberra, July 2004

Melbourne, November 2004

Adelaide, November 2004

APS Professional Development

6 specialist points (CCLIN, CCOUN, CEDP)