A cognitive assessment, also known as an IQ test, is a standardised assessment used to measure an individual's overall intellectual ability, as well as their functioning in domain specific areas:
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Verbal Comprehension - the ability to use words to understand and express general knowledge and explain concepts
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Visual Spatial - the ability to evaluate visual details and understand visual spatial relationships
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Fluid Reasoning - the ability to understand conceptual relationships and then apply that knowledge
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Working Memory - the ability to learn, manipulate and retain auditory and visual information
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Processing Speed - the ability to quickly process and make decisions about visual information
What is it?
How is it helpful?
A cognitive assessment has the potential to answer a range of referral questions including but not limited to:
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What are my child's cognitive strengths and weaknesses?
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How do my child's cognitive abilities compare with other children their age?
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Does my child have a working memory weakness and if so, what supports are available?
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Does my child have a processing speed weakness and if so, what supports are available?
What is involved?
A Cognitive assessment typically involves three stages:
Cognitive Assessment