Assessing and Supporting Specific Learning Disorders (Jul 2025)
$165.00 (Incl GST)
Join Clinical Psychologist Shannon Lopez for a practical and neuroaffirming professional development session on Assessing and Supporting Specific Learning Disorders (SLDs).
This training is designed for registered psychologists and provisional psychologists, who work with children and adolescents. Participants will develop confidence in identifying and assessing SLDs, interpreting results, and offering tailored support and recommendations.
Delivered live online, this 3-hour session will offer clear guidance and resources to enhance your assessment skills and provide impactful support to neurodivergent learners.
Date: Thursday, 24 July 2024
Time: 12 – 3pm AEST
Location: Live via Zoom
Description
Join Clinical Psychologist Shannon Lopez for a practical and neuroaffirming professional development session on Assessing and Supporting Specific Learning Disorders (SLDs).
This training is designed for registered psychologists and provisional psychologists, who work with children and adolescents. Participants will develop confidence in identifying and assessing SLDs, interpreting results, and offering tailored support and recommendations.
Delivered live online, this 3-hour session will offer clear guidance and resources to enhance your assessment skills and provide impactful support to neurodivergent learners.
What We’ll Cover:
Understanding SLDs
- Key features of Specific Learning Disorders, including Dyslexia, Dyscalculia, and Dysgraphia
- How SLDs differ from other neurodevelopmental profiles
- The role of executive functioning and language in learning
Assessment Essentials
- Selecting appropriate cognitive and academic tools
- Interpreting assessment data in a neuroaffirming way
- Making confident, context-aware diagnostic decisions
Supporting Students with SLDs
- Practical, evidence-based strategies to use at school and home
- Writing clear, strengths-based report recommendations
- Helping families and educators understand and support learning needs
Event Details:
Date: Thursday, 24 July 2024
Time: 12:00pm – 3:00pm AEST (Sydney Time)
Delivery: Live via Zoom
Cost: $150 incl. GST
Zoom link provided upon registration
This training is neuroaffirming, evidence-based, and focused on strengths, context, and practical support for both clients and their families.
***If you are not able to attend live a copy of the recording will be made available for all registrants for 3 months following the event.
About the Presenter:
Shannon Lopez is a Clinical Psychologist and Principal Clinical Psychologist at Spencer Health. With a strong background in cognitive, academic, and neurodevelopmental assessment, Shannon brings both deep expertise and warmth to her work with children, adolescents, and families.
She is passionate about neuroaffirming assessment practices and values supporting professionals to feel more confident in their formulation and reporting. Shannon is a sought-after supervisor and trainer, known for making complex topics accessible, practical, and grounded in real-world application.