In South Africa, assessing the cognitive abilities of children, especially those who do not speak English as a first language, presents significant challenges, particularly when trying to determine IQ scores. Many IQ tests in South Africa are outdated, unreliable, and lack validity, yet psychologists continue using them due to the lack of suitable alternatives, risking misdiagnosis.

This program trains psychology professionals to administer subtests making up the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children, Fifth Edition (WISC-V) focusing on the Nonverbal Index, an IQ-equivalent score for non-English children. Attendees will gain insights into interpreting the subtests in the context of the diverse South African cultural and linguistic landscape and in the light of brain functioning. Even more, they will gain practical experience by testing at least three typically developing children for research purposes.

Looking to gain evidence of additional experience in WISC-V administration for purposes like transverse registration? Test 10 or more children who meet the inclusion and exclusion criteria* well and earn a certificate of accomplishment.

Presenter: Dr Sharon Truter (Neuropsychologist and Counselling Psychologist)

Online Workshop dates:

Day 1:  23 July 2026  
Online Compulsory
From 09:00-17:00 
Compulsory practical: Test at least three child volunteers*

Day 2:  24 July 2026 Optional (for experienced WISC-V administrators) From 09:00-14:00
or
compulsory (for inexperienced WISC-V administrators)**. From 09:00-14:00

Due to copyright restrictions, the workshop won’t be recorded—don’t miss this unique opportunity!

CPD Accreditation:     

Day 1: plus project: 12 CEUs (11 general and 1 in ethics)

Day 2: 4 CEUs (4 general)

Course content:

Day 1: Assessment challenges in the context of culturally, educationally and linguistically diverse South Africa; the WISC-V Non-Verbal Index as a possible solution for accurately deriving IQ scores for non-English-speaking children; overview of assessment and scoring of the WISC-V; instructions regarding the practical/research project; interpretation of WISC-V subtests in the context of brain functioning.

Day 2: Detailed, step-by-step description of WISC-V subtest administration and scoring (**compulsory for psychology Master’s students and psychologists lacking training and experience in WAIS-III, WAIS-IV, WISC-IV or WISC-V tests; optional for others)

*Practical: Attendees will need to find and test at least three children who meet the inclusion and exclusion criteria.

Deadline of practical project submission: 1 September 2026

Costs:

Day 1: Early-bird fee R750-00 if paid on or by 30 June 2026.
           Normal fee R850
Day 2: Included in cost of Day 1. 
Both days free to psychology Master’s students.

Deadline for registration: 20 July 2026

Who may attend:
Registered psychologists, psychometrists and psychology master’s students (proof of student membership required) who have access to the WISC-V test.

Register by clicking the link below:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSelSfl7QmCNFDKhKI7tixrY-DMqxrmYXCc2DTGyKEpHv8hiag/viewform?usp=header

*Inclusion and exclusion criteria for the children to be tested: typically developing children with no psychiatric or neurological problems and no learning problems; in Grades 1, 3, 5 or 7, having not failed more than 2 years of school and living in an urban area.

** Optional for psychologists and psychometrists with experience in WAIS-III, WAIS-IV, WISC-IV, or WISC-V. Mandatory for master’s students and psychologists without experience in these tests.