Assessment of Intellectual Functioning
Measuring a child’s intellectual functioning is sometimes referred to as measuring a child’s intelligence quotient, or IQ.
The most common measures used to assess intellectual functioning in children are the Wechsler Scales: WPPSI-IV (age range 2-6) and the WISC-V (age range 6-16), as well as the WAIS-IV, offering similar services to (young) adults from the age of 16.
These measures help us to identify a child’s pattern of cognitive strengths and weaknesses across a range of areas, identify the presence of an Intellectual Disability, and can inform future interventions and remediation.
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An assessment of intellectual functioning can assist in a better understanding of a range if
presenting issues including (but not limited to):
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academic difficulties/strengths in the classroom
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behavioural difficulties in the classroom
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developmental issues (e.g., Intellectual disability, Autism spectrum disorders)
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assessment of children with high intellectual potential
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inform career pathways