I work in an area where many different languages are spoken. What do I do if an examinee has recently immigrated to the United Kingdom and needs to be assessed in a language other than English?
The WAIS–III UK has been adapted and standardised in 16 different countries. For examinees whose families have recently immigrated, these are the most current, valid tests available in their first language. Adaptations for Canada, United States, France and French-speaking Belgium, The Netherlands and Flemish-speaking Belgium, Germany, Austria and Switzerland, Sweden, Lithuania, Slovenia, Greece, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, and Puerto Rico can be obtained by contacting Pearson. Use of these adaptations requires an examiner or experienced professional who is fluent in the examinee’s language. The WAIS–IV UK for United States is available and an adaptation for Canada is currently in development. Standardisation projects are underway for English language versions in Australia; a French version is also under development for use in French-speaking Canada.
