FAQ

What details must be provided to SGDA on registration of the SGDA dyslexia training course for professionals?

  1. Email the following information to development@sgda.co.za
  2. Full name & surname
  3. Business name (if applicable)
  4. HPCSA no.
  5. Physical address and street code
  6. Email address
  7. Contact number

 

What is the difference between the SGDA full kits, the half kits and the replacement kits?

  1. Before starting with your internship, an SGDA dyslexia FULL kit (Afrikaans or English) needs to be purchased to be able to do the internship (you will need all the assessment materials (word list books, assessment manual) in order to proceed with your internship).
  2. Once all 10x assessment materials have been used, a REPLACEMENT kit needs to be ordered.
  3. Should you, for instance, buy a full English kit and also decide to administer Afrikaans assessments, you need to order an Afrikaans HALF kit which includes the Word List books.

 

How many assessments can be done with one SGDA dyslexia assessment kit?

  1. 10 ASSESSMENTS. after that, a replacement kit needs to be ordered.
  2. The computer system automatically blocks all incoming assessments for marking and reports if new assessment material is not ordered.

 

Can I mark and write a report on dyslexia assessments?

  1. No, all SGDA assessments are marked, and reports are generated at SGDA Head Office.
  2. This is standardized practice for all professional across the country, this maintains a strict and standardized marking and diagnosing.

 

What is the cost of marking and report of dyslexia assessments?

  1. R300 per assessment. Invoices will be emailed every fortnight
  2. R200 per re-evaluation
  3. R200 for a Junior Dyslexia Assessment
  4. R200 for an Adult Dyslexia Assessment

 

What is the cost of an SGDA dyslexia assessment?

  1. Depending on the area, ±R2 500 per dyslexia assessment. This includes a feedback session and the ‘HELP’ book that has been provided to the parents/guardians.
  2. An additional charge of R300 for marking and reporting.
  3. An additional charge of R380 for assessment material.

 

May I determine my tariffs?

  1. YES.

 

What is the duration of an SGDA dyslexia assessment?

  1. ± 2 hours

 

When can I expect to receive assessment reports?

  1. 3-5 working days

 

Where and how do I order SGDA dyslexia assessment material from?

  1. Send an email to development@sgda.co.za and indicate the specific SGDA dyslexia assessment kit, e.g. English Full Kit.
  2. An invoice will be emailed, and upon receipt of P.O.P., the parcel will be delivered via courier.
  3. Courier prices are included.

 

After completing the SGDA dyslexia course for professionals, when do I start with the internship?

  1. Internships should be done directly after the course is completed.
  2. Contact psychometrists@sgda.co.za  for more information and guidance on the process

 

What are the deadlines for the internships?

  1. Professional Course: 6 months
  2. Dyslexia Junior Course: No internship
  3. Dyslexia Adult: No internship
  4. Refresher Course: 4 months
  5. Dyslexia Therapy Course: 4 months
  6. Dyscalculia: 2 months
  7. Dysgraphia: 2 months

 

Will I have to use my SGDA assessment material to complete my internship?

  1. No, internship documents will be supplied to you upon the purchase of the assessment kit.

 

Do I get an SGDA registration number?

  1. YES, after the successful completion of the online training and internship.

 

Will my details as an SGDA professional / therapist reflect on the SGDA website?

  1. Yes, if Head Office receives a signed consent form.

 

After completing the Dyslexia Therapy Course, are there any other financial expenses?

  1. Before starting with the Therapist Internship program, you must order option # 1 or option # 2 of Therapy Kits.
  2. Send enquiries regarding SGDA dyslexia therapy kits to development@sgda.co.za.

 

Is the SGDA Dyslexia Therapist Internship compulsory?

  1. The internship is only compulsory should one wish to become a registered SGDA Therapist.

 

Will I receive a certificate after completion?

  1. Certificates for the Teachers Course are generated automatically via the website after completing the course.
  2. Other certificates will be emailed from our Head Office. Please ensure that you email Head Office to receive your certificates.