Cognitive function & school achievement
Strength is found where challenges and opportunities meet
It’s a well-known fact that early detection of cognitive functioning challenges leads to increased success in the classroom, but when is the right time to test and what methods should you use? We're here to help you choose the best cognitive assessment for each child and guide you as you identify their unique strengths to improve their intervention efficacy.
Culturally and linguistically diverse students: best practice for cognitive assessments
Alexander Quiros, PhD
This 2-hour introductory workshop will cover basic information all psychologists should know about bilingual assessments: proper selection of bilingual assessment, language disorders vs. language differences, use of an interpreter, and important language and cultural issues that should be considered when working with bilingual clients.
Other resources
Cognitive ability has been shown to be a good predictor of academic success and many outcomes. Your clients trust you to have the proper tools to help them reach their goals. Take some time to explore these pertinent case studies, articles, and videos to help you help them improve their cognitive skills and reach their fullest potential.
Why Doesn't Sam Complete Assignments in a Timely Manner? More Importantly, What Can We Do About It?
This webinar uses a case study to examine how the WISC-V can be used as part of a comprehensive assessment to understand why some children experience difficulty completing assignments in a timely manner.
Differentiating an Intellectual Disability from a Learning Difference
This webinar uses a case study to show how data can help clinicians to make diagnostic decisions and generate recommendations for intervention.
Bridging the Achievement Gap: Allie's Story
A case study following the progress of Allie, as her school evaluates her for reading difficulties, and develop an intervention plan to help her succeed academically.
Learning Disability Identification: Linking Assessment to Intervention
This 90-minute webinar covers the assessment of specific learning disabilities and the path to choosing the most effective intervention methods.
Application of Cognitive Hypothesis Testing Using PSW Analysis
During this one-hour webinar Dr. Scheller will review the process of cognitive hypothesis testing by taking an in-depth look at how to apply widely used assessments such as the WISC-V, KTEA-3, and WIAT-III. His goal in this one-hour webinar will be to help take clinicians to a level of detail and accuracy when forming and testing hypotheses about a child’s patterns of thinking and learning.
Q-interactive® Special Group Studies: The WISC®–V and Children with Intellectual Giftedness and Intellectual Disability
Learn how WISC®-V and Q-interactive make assessing a child’s giftedness or intellectual disability easier and more accurate than ever.