SASC 2024 Conference: 15 - 17 May
Theme: New definitions and tests: implications for the assessment of specific learning difficulties.
SASC 2024 Conference: 15 - 17 May
Our 2024 SASC Conference will be presented online over a series of days in May. Use the links on the right to book your ticket for members or non-members.
Theme: New definitions and tests: implications for the assessment of specific learning difficulties.
Wednesday 15 May 2024 10am
The Dyslexia Delphi study…methodology and definition of dyslexia
Professor Julia Carroll, Caroline Holden (SASC) and Paul Thompson (University of Warwick)
Delphi study authors Julia Carroll, Caroline Holden and Paul Thompson will present the methods and conclusions of the Delphi dyslexia study and its formulation of a new definition of dyslexia.
The Dyslexia Delphi Study…Methodology And Definition Of Dyslexia
Wednesday 15 May 2024 2pm
The Dyslexia Delphi study… assessment implications
Professor Julia Carroll and Caroline Holden (SASC)
Delphi study authors Julia Carroll and Caroline Holden will present the results and implications for assessment of the Delphi dyslexia study in the context of a new definition of dyslexia.
The Dyslexia Delphi Study… Assessment Implications
Thursday 16 May 2024 10am
Overview and comparison of cognitive abilities tests available to specialist assessors - Moving on from the WRIT
Rachel Simpson, outgoing Chair SASC’s SpLD Test Evaluation Committee (STEC)
Rachel will give an overview of the large batteries of intelligence/cognitive processing tests that have been added to the SpLD Test Evaluation Committee Pre-16/Post 16 List of Suitable Tests for the Assessment of Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLDs) in recent years. This overview will be set within the context of developments in IQ testing. The purpose will be to provide assessors with information which may assist in updating their assessment toolkit.
Overview And Comparison Of Cognitive Abilities Tests PPT
Thursday 16 May 2024 11:15am
The Tests of Dyslexia (TOD): strengths, weaknesses and guidance for assessors
Armande Fryatt (STEC) will present an overview of the newly reviewed Tests of Dyslexia. Molly Ware and Jaimie Banks from Hogrefe (UK test distributor) will take further questions about the test.
TOD Strengths, Weaknesses And Guidance For Assessors PPT
Thursday 16 May 2024 2pm
Intelligence and Development Scales -2nd Edition (IDS-2): strengths, weaknesses and guidance for assessors
Louise van der Valk, incoming Chair of STEC and Jane Yeomans (STEC) will present an overview of this large battery of tests. Molly Ware and Jaimie Banks from Hogrefe (UK test publisher) will take further questions.
IDS 2 Strengths, Weaknesses And Guidance PPT
Thursday 16 May 2024 3:15pm
Cognitive Assessment System, 2nd Edition (CAS-2): strengths, weaknesses and guidance for assessors
Jane Yeomans (STEC) will present an overview of this cognitive skills battery. Molly Ware and Jaimie Banks from Hogrefe (UK test distributor) will take further questions.
CAS 2 Strengths, Weaknesses And Guidance PPT
Example Diagnostic Report Using CAS
Friday 17 May 2024 10am
Issues in defining dyscalculia
Janet Goring (Chair of SASC’s dyscalculia and maths difficulties working party) will present an update from the working party, focusing in particular on issues concerning the definition of dyscalculia.
The conference events are free of charge to all SASC members.
Note the sessions will all be recorded and made available to those unable to attend at the original broadcast time.
***All who book will have access to recordings of the sessions for 1 month after the events. If you cannot attend on the day you should still book to be able to access the recordings after the event.***