Cognitive Assessments (WPPSI or WISC) Perth
Gaining insight into your child’s unique cognitive profile
A Cognitive Assessment measures a child’s intellectual functioning and thinking skills. Depending on the child’s age, either the Wechsler Preschool and Primary Scale of Intelligence (WPPSI) or the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children (WISC) is used.
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Helping you understand how your child learns best
- A cognitive assessment provides a Full Scale IQ score, along with scores on a number of indexes including:
- Working Memory
- Visual Spatial Skills
- Fluid Reasoning
- Processing Speed
- Verbal Comprehension
Suitable for children aged 2½ to 16 years, this individually administered assessment does not require reading or writing and typically takes up to two hours to complete.
These results provide valuable insight into how a child processes information, solves problems, remembers information, and learns new concepts.
Achievement Assessment (WIAT)
Insight into your child’s academic abilities
The Wechsler Individual Achievement Test (WIAT) assesses a student’s current academic skills and achievement. It is suitable for children and adolescents aged 4 to 19 years.
This assessment evaluates key academic areas such as reading, written expression, mathematics, and oral language to identify strengths and areas requiring additional support.
- The results can be used to:
- Identify academic strengths and weaknesses.
- Assist in diagnosing Specific Learning Disorders (such as dyslexia, dysgraphia, or dyscalculia).
- Determine eligibility for educational services and learning accommodations.
- Inform school-based planning and intervention strategies.
- Guide recommendations for classroom supports and individual learning plans.
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How the Assessment Helps
Following completion of the assessment, our psychologists integrate the cognitive and academic results to develop a comprehensive understanding of your child’s learning profile. A detailed report is provided, outlining findings and practical recommendations for parents, schools, and other professionals.
This information can be invaluable in supporting a child’s educational journey by ensuring they receive the appropriate learning environment, supports, and interventions to reach their full potential.