Live Webinar: Using Memory Assessment to Inform Targeted Interventions: Identifying Strengths to Overcome Attention and Learning Difficulties
Description of Webinar
Difficulties with attention and learning are often complex to diagnose. Adding a well-conducted memory assessment to your testing battery can provide critical insights into the underlying cognitive processes at play for your client. This presentation will explore the information processing model as a framework for understanding where and why an individual may struggle with attention and learning.
The session will include practical examples, case discussions, and guidance on interpreting memory test scores in a meaningful way for clinical application. Participants will be better equipped to use memory assessment findings to develop targeted strategies for improving their clients’ learning and attention outcomes.
Learning Objectives
At the end of this webinar, the learner will be able to:
- Use memory assessment results to pinpoint specific processing and learning breakdowns;
- Identify ways memory strengths can be leveraged to support learning and attention; and
- Explain how to tailor interventions and accommodations based on an individual’s testing profile.
Registration Cost
Number of Contact Hours Offered
2
Presenter Bio
Dr. Chris Bedford works with children, adolescents, and adults who have difficulties with attention, learning, and memory. He developed expertise in neurocognitive assessment in his postdoctoral training after earning his PhD from the University of Minnesota. Since becoming a licensed psychologist in Minnesota, Dr. Bedford has earned a postdoctoral master’s degree in clinical psychopharmacology and completed a postdoctoral training program in school neuropsychology. He has in-depth knowledge about psychological assessment techniques, learning and memory theories and interventions, executive functions, and mental health.
In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Bedford is the executive director of the American Board of School Neuropsychology. He is currently on the faculty at the School Neuropsychology Institute and previously taught graduate students at the University of St. Thomas in Minnesota. He has written or coauthored numerous articles and several chapters related to attention, learning, and memory issues. He is one of the coeditors of Best Practices in School Neuropsychology, 2nd ed. (2022) and the forthcoming Understanding and Managing Neurodevelopmental Disorders in Children and Adolescents: A Pediatric Treatment Guide (expected spring 2025).
Disclosures
Dr. Chris Bedford receives an honorarium and royalties for their presentation and from the sale of the webinar from WPS.
Webinar Date
May 7, 2025
Webinar Time
9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. PDT
Instructional Level
Intermediate
Target Audience
Assessment professionals, including school psychologists, clinical psychologists, neuropsychologists, speech–language pathologists (SLPs), occupational therapists (OTs), and medical professionals
Webinar Completion Requirements
This webinar provides the opportunity to earn a Certificate of Completion equivalent to 2 contact hours. Attendees must satisfy completion requirements. In order to receive the Certificate of Completion for the webinar, participants must:
- Be present for the entire course (attendance will be tracked through Zoom)
- Complete the Post-course Evaluation Survey within 3 business days of the event.
No partial credit will be awarded.
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2 CEs
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