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Using the new DASH-2 to diagnose Handwriting Difficulties - June 2024 to June 2025

Using the new DASH-2 to diagnose Handwriting Difficulties - June 2024 to June 2025

Overview

Description

Most assessors and SENCos are very familiar with the DASH as an assessment for handwriting. The new edition, DASH-2 has been revised and  updated with new norms for improved utility.

Course Description

In the training the principal author will explain the revisions and how to use DASH-2 to identify children and young adults with handwriting difficulties. The following points will be covered:

  • The main revisions to DASH-2
  • How to administer each of the DASH-2 tasks
  • Interpretation of test scores
  • Use of qualitative information from DASH-2

DASH-2 includes the same range of tasks as in previous editions:

  • Copy Best
  • Alphabet Writing
  • Copy Fast
  • Free Writing
  • Graphic speed

New features include different sentences for a younger and older age group and the provision of alternate versions for copying and Free Writing. You will have the opportunity to question the author about the test and how to administer the tasks.

Learning outcomes

Delegates will: 

  • Understand the uses of DASH-2
  • Learn about the revisions and new standardisation
  • Learn how to prepare and administer the DASH-2 tasks
  • Be able to describe how to interpret test scores and identify a handwriting difficulty
  • Be able to describe how qualitiative information from DASH-2 contributes to an understanding of an individual’s handwriting difficulties

Course prerequisites

Teachers and assessors working with all ages from 8 years to 25 years.

 

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