Working Memory: Interpreting Results and Supporting Difficulties - 17 Jul 2025 to 17 Jul 2026: Patoss

Working Memory: Interpreting Results and Supporting Difficulties - 17 Jul 2025 to 17 Jul 2026: Patoss

Overview

Description

Working Memory is a core area of assessment when diagnosing a specific learning difficulty. In this webinar, experienced assessor, Armande Fryatt, will discuss the assessment of Working Memory, including advice on interpreting assessment results and considering the impacts on the learner, together with recommendations for how to support them.  The webinar will draw on the Delphi definition of dyslexia, the new diagnostic report format, and the revised list of tests from STEC, ensuring that you keep your practice current and in line with SASC requirements.

The webinar is in three parts:

 

‘Be the detective’ when analysing difficulties reported by the learner, parents and school. Read between the lines and consider whether difficulties with Working Memory may be at play.

Administer tests of Working Memory and interpret results, synthesising with the Background Information.

Consider tailored recommendations for supporting Working Memory difficulties.

 

Learning outcomes

What Working Memory is and what tests of Working Memory measure.

How to spot potential deficiencies in Working Memory at home, in the classroom and in working life.

Synthesising evidence from the Background Information and assessment results.

Understanding the impact of Working Memory difficulties on the learner and recommendations for support.

Course prerequisites

Delegates should be level 7 qualified assessors