WISC-V GR and WAIS-IV GR, Psychometric Assessment of Children, Adolescents and Adults
The practice provides administration of the official WISC-V (for children and adolescents) and WAIS-IV GR (for adolescents and adults) Intelligence Scales.
The tests are administered with accuracy and respect for the needs of each individual being assessed, providing valuable information about cognitive functioning and the planning of appropriate interventions.
Below you can find more details about each test, their applications, and their benefits.
WISC V GR
The WISC-V scale (Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children – Fifth Edition) is a valid and reliable psychometric tool that assesses the intelligence of children aged 6 years and 0 months to 16 years and 11 months (6:0 – 16:11).
What does the WISC-V measure?
Beyond estimating intelligence, the WISC can, among other things, measure verbal comprehension, verbal reasoning ability, visuospatial reasoning, visual-motor coordination, abstract thinking, working memory (the ability to manage visual or auditory information), processing speed, and more. It can also reveal the strengths and weaknesses of a child or adolescent, their inclinations, and talents, informing a personalized intervention program. With the information provided by the WISC, inter-individual and intra-individual strengths and deficits of the child/adolescent, their educational needs, and their neuropsychological functionality can be distinguished.
For what reasons is the WISC-V administered?
Below are some of the reasons why the WISC-V is administered:
- Calculation of the Full Scale Intelligence Quotient (FSIQ)
- Mapping of the learning profile
- Identification and Assessment of learning difficulties
- Identification of strengths and weaknesses
- Evaluation of intellectual disability
- Evaluation of intellectual giftedness
- In cases of traumatic brain injury (TBI)
Where can the WISC-V results be useful?
- Interdisciplinary Assessment, Counselling and Support Centres (KEDASY)
- Disability Certification Centre (KEPA)
- Medico-pedagogical Departments of Public Hospitals
- Mental Health Centres
- Other health professionals (e.g., child psychiatrists)
Who can administer and interpret the WISC-V results?
The WISC is administered by licensed Psychologists who have received specialized training in the use, administration, evaluation, and interpretation of its results.
How much time is required?
There is no single correct answer to this question, as there is no specific completion time for the scale. Usually, administration lasts 60–80 minutes.
What is the process?
You can contact me to book an initial consultation session to discuss the reason why the individual appears to need an assessment using the WAIS-IV scale. (Σημείωση: Εδώ μετέφρασα “individual” αντί για “child”, καθώς το WAIS αφορά ενήλικες). Next, we will arrange a second appointment for the scale administration. Do not hesitate to contact me with any concerns or thoughts you may have.
The space has been properly designed to offer the individual the appropriate assessment conditions.
WAIS IV GR
The WAIS-IV Intelligence Scale (Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale – Fourth Edition) is the most widely used tool for assessing the cognitive ability of adolescents and adults from 16 years and 0 months to 90 years and 11 months.
The test evaluates core areas of cognitive functioning, such as:
- Verbal comprehension.
- Perceptual reasoning.
- Working memory.
- Processing speed.
In which cases is it used:
- Assessment of learning difficulties.
- Investigation of intellectual giftedness.
- Evaluation of cognitive strengths and weaknesses.
- Neuropsychological assessment in cases of neurological or developmental difficulties.
What information does it offer:
- A comprehensive picture of cognitive functioning.
- Assists in planning interventions and support frameworks.
- Supports decision-making for educational or professional integration.
Where can the WAIS-IV GR be used:
- Within the assessment framework for KEPA (Disability Certification Centres), when documentation of cognitive functioning is required.
- For educational assessment in individuals with suspected learning difficulties or intellectual giftedness.
- In psychological or neuropsychological evaluation, e.g., in cases of injuries, dementia, or developmental disorders.
- In professional settings, to support vocational rehabilitation or the assessment of cognitive skills.
- Within the framework of research studies or data collection in academic or clinical applications.
Who can administer and interpret the WAIS-IV results?
The WAIS-IV is administered by licensed Psychologists who have received specialized training in the use, administration, evaluation, and interpretation of its results.
How much time is required?
There is no single correct answer to this question, as there is no specific completion time for the scale. Usually, administration lasts 60–80 minutes.
What is the process?
You can contact me to book an initial consultation session to discuss the reason why the individual appears to need an assessment using the WAIS-IV scale. Next, we will arrange a second appointment for the scale administration. Do not hesitate to contact me with any concerns or thoughts you may have.
The practice has been properly designed to offer the individual the appropriate assessment conditions.
