WISC
THE WISC - Answer-Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children; intelligence test for school-age children
Age range on the WISC - Answer-6-16
WPPSI ages 2-6
FSIQ (Full Scale IQ) - Answer-Provides measure of G intelligence. The primary Index scales is the main
composite areas that compromise the FSIQ.
Verbal Comprehension Index - Answer-Tests on the WISC-IV that tap verbal skills and understanding
such as knowledge of vocabulary and general information
Visual Spatial Index - Answer-Measures spatial processing, attentiveness to detail, and visual-motor
integration. Also, the ability to analyze and solve novel problems involving conceptual thinking.
Working Memory - Answer-Measures the ability to hold and manipulate information as well as the
ability to pay attention and concentrate to tasks.
Processing Speed - Answer-Measures the ability to process visually perceived nonverbal info quickly,
with concentration and rapid eye-hand coordination.
, Unknown Factor - Answer-We do not use this factor
The Verbal Comprehension Composite measures/subtests: - Answer-This is very highly correlated with
G! It measures skills in: application of verbal skills and info to new problems, crystalized knowledge,
ability to process verbal information, ability to self monitor.
The Verbal Comp Subtests are:
Vocabulary (FSIQ)
Similarities (FSIQ)
Comprehension(Supplemental)
Information(Supplemental)
Similarities (FSIQ) - Answer-A child is read 2 words that represent common objects or concepts. The
student will describe how they are smilier.
*Kids with ASD will struggle with this because: language development, receptive and expressive
language, ability to separate essential from non essential details.
Vocabulary(FSIQ) - Answer-Picture Items: Child names the object.
Verbal Items: Child defines word said aloud. *Kids with ASD will struggle with this because language
development, richness of ideas, conceptual thinking, etc.
Visual Spatial Composite measures/subtests - Answer-Measures visual perceptual reasoning, ability to
think in terms of visual images and manipulate the with fluency, interpret or organize visual perceived
material.
Subtests:
Block Design (FSIQ)
Visual Puzzles (Supplementary)
Block Design (FSIQ) - Answer-Within a time limit, child views a model or picture. Uses colored blocks to
recreate the design.*Child with fine motor issue may have difficulty.
THE WISC - Answer-Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children; intelligence test for school-age children
Age range on the WISC - Answer-6-16
WPPSI ages 2-6
FSIQ (Full Scale IQ) - Answer-Provides measure of G intelligence. The primary Index scales is the main
composite areas that compromise the FSIQ.
Verbal Comprehension Index - Answer-Tests on the WISC-IV that tap verbal skills and understanding
such as knowledge of vocabulary and general information
Visual Spatial Index - Answer-Measures spatial processing, attentiveness to detail, and visual-motor
integration. Also, the ability to analyze and solve novel problems involving conceptual thinking.
Working Memory - Answer-Measures the ability to hold and manipulate information as well as the
ability to pay attention and concentrate to tasks.
Processing Speed - Answer-Measures the ability to process visually perceived nonverbal info quickly,
with concentration and rapid eye-hand coordination.
, Unknown Factor - Answer-We do not use this factor
The Verbal Comprehension Composite measures/subtests: - Answer-This is very highly correlated with
G! It measures skills in: application of verbal skills and info to new problems, crystalized knowledge,
ability to process verbal information, ability to self monitor.
The Verbal Comp Subtests are:
Vocabulary (FSIQ)
Similarities (FSIQ)
Comprehension(Supplemental)
Information(Supplemental)
Similarities (FSIQ) - Answer-A child is read 2 words that represent common objects or concepts. The
student will describe how they are smilier.
*Kids with ASD will struggle with this because: language development, receptive and expressive
language, ability to separate essential from non essential details.
Vocabulary(FSIQ) - Answer-Picture Items: Child names the object.
Verbal Items: Child defines word said aloud. *Kids with ASD will struggle with this because language
development, richness of ideas, conceptual thinking, etc.
Visual Spatial Composite measures/subtests - Answer-Measures visual perceptual reasoning, ability to
think in terms of visual images and manipulate the with fluency, interpret or organize visual perceived
material.
Subtests:
Block Design (FSIQ)
Visual Puzzles (Supplementary)
Block Design (FSIQ) - Answer-Within a time limit, child views a model or picture. Uses colored blocks to
recreate the design.*Child with fine motor issue may have difficulty.
