Research-Informed Assessment of Learning Disabilities in Older Adolescents and Adults, a workshop by Dr. Mapou

Saturday, February 28, 2009
8:30 am – 12:30 pm

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About the Program: Over the past 10 years, neuropsychological research on learning disabilities in older adolescents and adults has advanced to the point where it is now possible to specify the components of an evaluation that are crucial for diagnosing reading, writing, mathematics, and nonverbal learning disabilities. Within this same time period, there has been a parallel development of guidelines for
assessment and documentation of learning disabilities, including those that are language based, in adolescents and adults.

This workshop will integrate these two important knowledge bases by providing an overview of assessment and documentation of learning disabilities in older adolescents and adults. The material will be geared toward those who evaluate or treat individuals with learning disabilities, who review evaluation reports, who
refer individuals for evaluation, and who are involved in educational and occupational intervention and planning.

Topics will include:
• Current definitions of learning disabilities
• Learning disability subtypes supported by research
• Summary of research on adult learning disabilities
• Neuropsychological evaluation
• Documentation requirements of standardized testing agencies, colleges, and
universities
• Documentation under 1990 Americans with Disabilities Act and criteria changes based on the 2008 ADA Amendments Act
• Accommodations and interventions
• Case example of a college student with dyslexia