Cognitive Assessment or Learning Assessment

We know that neurodivergent children and young people are more likely to have ‘uneven cognitive profiles’, learning difficulties, and/or learning disability, compared to neurotypical children and young people. A cognitive assessment can be useful to help identify the unique learning profiles of children and young people as well as to help diagnose a Learning Disability / Intellectual Disability if this is indicated.

Cognitive Assessment Full Scale IQ

We use the Wechsler Intelligence Scales for Children – Fifth UK Edition (WISC-V) which calculates a Full Scale IQ score and assesses intelligence across five domains.

• Verbal Comprehension
• Visual-Spatial Reasoning
• Fluid Reasoning
• Working Memory
• Processing Speed

The assessment takes 1-1.5 hours and a full report is provided including detailed recommendations for how to best support the child’s learning profile. It can be used with children aged 6 to 17 years old. This assessment takes place face-to-face in our clinic.

Global Learning Skills

This is an assessment of global learning skills. It can be used to identify whether a child has an ‘uneven cognitive profile’. In other words, they have a ‘spiky’ pattern of strengths and difficulties. Therefore they benefit from specific supports and strategies to aid their learning and study skills. For example, a child with difficulties in processing speed may require additional time to complete homework and school examinations.

Using this assessment also helps assess whether a child may have an underlying Global Learning Disability or Intellectual Disability. Accordingly, if this is indicated then we will discuss whether you would like us to carry out some further assessment. In other words, we can assess for and diagnose Intellectual Disability.

Global Learning Ability

Please note that this is an assessment of global learning ability. In other words it is not used to assess for a ‘Specific Learning Disorder’ such as dyslexia or dyscalculia.  However, if you require an assessment for Specific Learning Disorder then we may be able to point you in the right direction.

If you would like an assessment please start the process by completing our form and we will be in touch. Please feel free to connect with us on Facebook too.

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