The WISC-IV and Your Child

When a child is struggling academically or behaviorally, a thorough assessment can help identify specific diagnoses, interventions and treatments to help that child succeed. The Washington DC WISC-IV, or Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children, is a popular tool for measuring a child’s overall IQ as well as identifying specific educational shortcomings. The Washington DC WISC-IV is appropriate for children ages 6 to 16. The entire Washington DC WISC-IV text battery requires only 80 minutes to administer, a helpful alternative to multiple-day assessments.The Washington DC WISC-IV consists of 15 subtests but does not require any reading or writing. This ensures that a child who struggles with reading or writing, or becomes nervous during these activities, will still receive an accurate IQ score on the Washington DC WISC-IV.

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Through administration of the Washington DC WISC-IV, evaluators can derive a full-scale IQ score. Washington DC WISC-IV evaluators can also create four composite scores from specific subtests including verbal comprehension, perceptual reasoning, processing speed and working memory.Other clinical findings are also possible through the use of the Washington DC WISC-IV. Severe differences between composite scores on the Washington DC WISC-IV may indicate a learning disability such as mathematics disorder. Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, may also be indicated on the Washington DC WISC-IV due to weak scores in the area of processing speed or working memory. While full diagnosis of these disorders requires a more thorough psychological evaluation, the Washington DC WISC-IV remains a strong initial tool.

Professional administrators of the Washington DC WISC-IV are trained to be consistent yet compassionate. While children cannot receive direct help on the Washington DC WISC-IV, the test can be administered with empathy and kindness. Staff trained to care for children during the Washington DC WISC-IV ensure a positive experience and the best performance possible. Children who are relaxed during the Washington DC WISC-IV score higher than those who experience distress, even when the actual administration procedure is identical. Selecting a professional testing company is integral to success on the Washington DC WISC-IV.

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