Cognitive Assessments

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENTS

A cognitive assessment, also known as IQ testing and psychometric assessments, can be helpful to explore:

  • Learning or developmental concerns in a child, adolescent or even an adult.

  • Any reading disorders, such as dyslexia.

Throughout the testing process, the psychologist will meet with the parents of the child and discuss their concerns. The following sessions will be for the child to complete the test. If required, the psychologist will liaise with the child’s school as part of the assessment to get extra information. Once the assessment process and report is completed (usually within 5-6 weeks), the psychologist will meet with the parents again to feedback the outcome of testing and more importantly to go through the recommendations that will benefit the child. the specific test administered will depend on the child’s age:

Wechsler Preschool and Primary Scale of Intelligence (WPPSI-III)

The WPPSI-III is a cognitive assessment tool for children; most commonly 5-7 years of age. The WPPSI yields a reliable measure of a child’s general, verbal, and non-verbal cognitive abilities and provides useful information in identifying possible learning difficulties.

Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children (WISC-IV)

The WISC-IV is a reliable assessment tool used to measure cognitive abilities of children aged between 6-16 years old. The WISC provides valuable information regarding a child’s general, verbal, and non-verbal cognitive abilities which may assist in identifying learning or other developmental problems as well as inform intervention strategies at home and at school.

Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale (WAIS-III)

WAIS-III assessments provide a general measure of adult cognitive abilities as well as specific information about verbal and non-verbal abilities including acquired knowledge, verbal reasoning spatial reasoning, memory, and information processing. WAIS-III assessments provide valuable information regarding possible cognitive or learning difficulties and may be of assistance where occupational or daily functioning problems are present.