IQ Testing & Cognitive Assessment in Bella Vista
Comprehensive intellectual and cognitive ability assessment using WISC-V (children) and WAIS-IV (adults)
Comprehensive intellectual and cognitive ability assessment using WISC-V (children) and WAIS-IV (adults)
Intelligence testing measures cognitive abilities using standardized assessments. IQ (Intelligence Quotient) testing evaluates multiple cognitive domains including verbal comprehension, visual-spatial reasoning, working memory, and processing speed.
We use the Wechsler Intelligence Scales - the gold-standard assessment tools for measuring intelligence: WISC-V (Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children, ages 6-16) and WAIS-IV (Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale, ages 16+).
Assessment for selective school applications, opportunity class placement, or gifted program eligibility
Understanding cognitive strengths and weaknesses to inform learning strategies and educational support
Identifying discrepancies between cognitive ability and academic achievement, diagnosing learning disabilities
Assessment for intellectual disability diagnosis, NDIS applications, disability support services
Cognitive testing as part of comprehensive ADHD evaluation, ruling out learning difficulties
Baseline cognitive assessment following brain injury, illness, or for progressive conditions
Verbal reasoning, concept formation, vocabulary knowledge, verbal expression
Visual-motor coordination, spatial reasoning, visual problem-solving
Abstract thinking, pattern recognition, logical reasoning, problem-solving
Mental manipulation of information, attention, concentration, short-term memory
Speed of mental processing, visual scanning, graphomotor speed, attention
Overall intellectual ability combining all cognitive domains into single score
Discussion of assessment purpose, developmental/educational history, current concerns. For children, parent interview to gather background information.
Administration of WISC-V or WAIS-IV subtests. One-on-one testing in comfortable, distraction-free environment. Breaks provided as needed.
Detailed scoring of test results, interpretation of cognitive profile, identification of strengths and weaknesses, report preparation.
Detailed explanation of results, discussion of cognitive profile, recommendations for education or support, provision of comprehensive written report.
The WISC-V is appropriate for children ages 6 to 16 years. For children under 6, alternative age-appropriate assessments may be used depending on the assessment purpose.
The complete assessment process typically requires 3-4 sessions over 2-4 weeks: initial interview, 2-3 hours testing, and feedback session. Total time commitment is approximately 4-5 hours.
Cognitive assessment sessions may be covered by Medicare with a GP Mental Health Care Plan. However, comprehensive IQ assessments typically use 3-4 sessions from your annual allocation.
The comprehensive report includes: test scores (Full Scale IQ and index scores), cognitive profile analysis, comparison to age peers, interpretation of strengths and weaknesses, and recommendations for educational planning or support.
Yes. IQ testing identifies giftedness (typically IQ 130+) for gifted program applications, selective school entry, or understanding advanced learning needs.
Comprehensive cognitive assessment with detailed report and recommendations.