COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT
Cognitive assessments
An assessment of intellectual ability, outlining cognitive strengths and weaknesses with recommendations specific to the referral.
AGES
2½ to 90 years
(WPPSI-IV, WISC-V or WAIS-IV)
TESTING
60–90 minutes
(One session, in person)
FEEDBACK
30–50 minutes
(After report is complete)
COST
$1,500
(Testing, report and feedback)
Young children (2 years 6 months to 7 years 7 months): the WPPSI-IV
The Wechsler Preschool and Primary Scale of Intelligence, Fourth Edition, assesses intellectual ability in young children aged 2 years 6 months to 7 years 7 months, giving a Full Scale IQ (FSIQ) and a profile of cognitive strengths and weaknesses.
Feedback: your child does not need to attend unless requested.
Children (6 years to 16 years 11 months): the WISC-V
The Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children, Fifth Edition, is the most widely used test of intellectual ability for children aged 6 years to 16 years 11 months. It measures Verbal Comprehension, Visual Spatial, Fluid Reasoning, Working Memory and Processing Speed, which combine to give a Full Scale IQ (FSIQ).
Feedback: your child does not need to attend unless requested.
Adults (16 to 90 years): the WAIS-IV
The Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale, Fourth Edition, is the most widely used test of intellectual ability for people aged 16 to 90 years. It measures Verbal Comprehension, Perceptual Reasoning, Working Memory and Processing Speed, which combine to give a Full Scale IQ (FSIQ). Whether the client attends feedback is decided on an individual basis.
About the assessment
Testing usually takes just over an hour and is completed in person. Results are explained in a report outlining cognitive strengths and weaknesses, with recommendations specific to the referral.
Assessments are conducted by a Clinical Psychologist, who is qualified to confer a diagnosis and will do so where the findings support it.
Before the assessment
Please complete the referral form, which asks for detailed background information, before or on the day of the appointment. Copies of any previous reports or assessments are very helpful.
Payment
Payment is required before testing, by cash, cheque or direct debit. Payment details are provided when your appointment is booked. The report is released once payment is complete.
Location
The West Gippsland Psychology clinic runs within the Warragul Chiropractic building,
154 Albert Road, Warragul.
Correspondence: PO Box 72, Warragul VIC 3820