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Cognitive Assessment Service (WISC/WAIS)
Psychology in the Park offers a Cognitive Assessment Service (WISC/WAIS assessments) which is a psychological evaluation that assesses an individual's cognitive abilities, utilising the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children (WISC) or the Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale (WAIS for adults).
This assessment provides insights into various cognitive domains, including verbal comprehension, visual-spatial skills, fluid reasoning, working memory, and processing speed, helping to strengths and weaknesses in cognitive functioning.
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What it measures:
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Overall intelligence quotient (IQ) and specific cognitive areas such as verbal comprehension, visual-spatial skills, fluid reasoning, working memory, and processing speed.
Who administers it:
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A qualified psychologist trained in the administration and interpretation of these standardised tests.
Applications:
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Identifying learning disabilities, assessing giftedness, evaluating cognitive decline in older adults, supporting educational planning, and assisting with NDIS applications.
Different versions:
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WISC (for children aged 6 to 16 years) and WAIS (for adults aged 16 years and older).
Psychology in the Park practitioners can conduct WISC and WAIS assessments. These are typically administered across two consultations.