Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children - Fifth Edition

The WISC-V is a test of intellectual ability for children aged from 6 years to around 17 years.

The test is designed to assess the cognitive ability of children. An in depth understanding of the child’s cognitive strengths and weaknesses can be gained. This has positive implications for planning how to best help the child with learning.

The process of a cognitive assessment is as follows:

1. Initial consultation – a 1 hour comprehensive background information is gathered including developmental history, medical issues, academic issues (where applicable), social/family relationships and any other issues or concerns. This is to gain a holistic view of the child to inform interpretation and recommendations as appropriate.
2. Testing – This will depend on the ability and willingness of the client. Please note the location for the assessment will be conducted in a face-to-face capacity, as such the administration of cognitive assessments is only applicable to NSW. 
3. Scoring and interpretation – The assessment(s) will be scored and interpreted against standardised norms.
4. Report writing – The background information, behavioural observations during testing, test results and consequent interpretations will be combined into a comprehensive report that includes relevant recommendations as appropriate, to the home and educational setting.
5. Feedback session – A feedback session where the outcomes of the testing, the report and relevant recommendations for school or home are explained in detail.

The WISC-V is a test of intellectual ability for children aged from 16 years to around 90 years.

The test is designed to assess the cognitive ability of adult. An in depth understanding of the individual's cognitive strengths and weaknesses can be gained. This may serve in vocational understanding, assess cognitive functioning in individuals with psychiatric conditions, among other.

The process of a cognitive assessment is as follows:

1. Initial consultation – a 1 hour comprehensive background information is gathered including developmental history, medical issues, academic issues (where applicable), social/family relationships and any other issues or concerns. This is to gain a holistic view of the individual to inform interpretation and recommendations as appropriate.
2. Testing – This will depend on the ability and willingness of the client. Please note the location for the assessment will be conducted in a face-to-face capacity, as such the administration of cognitive assessments is only applicable to NSW. 
3. Scoring and interpretation – The assessment(s) will be scored and interpreted against standardised norms.
4. Report writing – The background information, behavioural observations during testing, test results and consequent interpretations will be combined into a comprehensive report that includes relevant recommendations as appropriate.
5. Feedback session – A feedback session where the outcomes of the testing, the report and relevant recommendations.