What: The Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children (WISC) is used to assess cognitive ability (general thinking, problem solving and reasoning skills, and IQ).
Why: The objective of the assessment is to understand whether or not an individual is gifted, as well as to determine their cognitive strengths and weaknesses. A cognitive assessment may assist in explaining why your child may be having difficulties at school and with learning. A cognitive assessment may form part of a comprehensive assessment for certain childhood diagnoses including ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Intellectual Disability and Specific Learning Disorders.
How: The WISC is administered in person during a 2.5 hour session with our Assessment Facilitator. Please bring along snacks for your child as we allow time for breaks in between. Some online assessments shall be provided to complete too. Check with your Private Health Insurance or NDIS funding for Self or Plan Managed if you are covered for rebates. Unfortunately, Cognitive Assessments are not eligible for Medicare rebates.
Who: Children aged 6 – 16 and 11 months.
