Welcome to the Hogrefe news page. Here you’ll find our archive of news articles exploring contemporary themes in the fields of psychology and psychometrics – as well as updates on our ever-growing range of assessments and training courses.
As we look to support our children's needs and move towards a more neuroinclusive society, the ESB plays an important role in early years assessment when language skills appear to be delayed - providing value insights for effective intervention strategies.
The aftermath of the pandemic - not to mention the economic downturn, growing global strife and everyday pressures - is still taking an emotional toll on the world's population, and in response we are seeing more organisations start to recognise the importance of employee wellbeing (or so it seems).
Neurodiverse individuals experience and interact with the world in a variety of different ways. Neurodiversity represents a key area of organisational equality, diversity and inclusion, yet many neurodiverse individuals experience barriers and discrimination when it comes to getting into and staying in work.
You only need to read the headlines to understand that Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is not the childhood disorder many once understood it to be. 2.5% of adults in the UK have been diagnosed and many more are awaiting assessment, which means access to support both in and out of the workplace is critical for many individuals.
In the UK, approximately 10% of the population is estimated to have dyslexia, with varying degrees of severity, making it the most common of learning difficulties. However, discrepancies in assessment models have long resulted in variability for diagnoses, with a much-cited 2019 report indicating that British schools may be failing to identify up to 80% of dyslexic students.
When we think of neurodiversity, we typically think of neurodevelopmental conditions such as autism spectrum condition, ADHD or dyslexia - we don't tend to think of acquired brain injury (ABI), despite it falling under the same ‘neurodiversity' umbrella. As we recognise neurodiversity in all its forms, we wanted to shine a particular light on ABI.
Not all assessments are created equal and the Intelligence and Development Scales - 2nd Edition (IDS-2) proves this by providing an incredibly rich ‘whole child' profile. Representing a huge international collaboration, the IDS-2 will be available in 12 languages with an anticipated total norm group of over 20,000 children and young people. Here we dive into this incredible project.
Dr Ruth Griffiths was a pioneering figure in the field of child development, championing a fresh approach and advancing our understanding through research. Now, 70 years after the publication of the original version of the Griffiths Scales, we recognise how her incredible achievements changed the face of developmental assessment and celebrate her ongoing legacy.
This month we meet Jane Thomas, Research Associate at Hogrefe UK.
In this article we explore the critical role our emotions play in safeguarding mental health - discoveries that led to the development of the ground-breaking Emotional Processing Scale (EPS).
This month we meet Sophie Benny, Customer Account Executive at Hogrefe UK.
Why is this cognitive domain particularly critical, and how does it compare to other tests of executive functions? Dr Anna Barnett, professor of psychology at Oxford Brookes University and co-author of the UK IDS-2 discusses practical, real-world cases as well as theory and research in this recorded webinar - leaving you with a better understanding of this cognitive domain and how it fits within the IDS-2 assessment.