I think my child may have a learning problem. Can a learning disability be diagnosed from a cognitive test, like the WISC-IV, alone?
A. No. No single testing instrument, in isolation, is sufficient for diagnosing a learning or other developmental disorder. The WISC-IV, SB-V, or DAS-II are often used as part of a comprehensive assessment for a learning disorder, in conjunction with tests of educational achievement, tests of cognitive processing, teacher and parent reports, etc. If you are interested in obtaining a more comprehensive assessment, you may contact GMU’s Center for Psychological Services, (703) 993-1370, for more information. Parents and individuals typically utilize the results of a cognitive assessment alone for the purposes of obtaining admission to a specialized program, or simply to gain additional insight into a child’s individual cognitive profile.
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