Devyn’s cognitive abilities were assessed with the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children (WISC-V). The areas of cognitive processing ability measured include crystallized intelligence, short-term memory, visual-spatial processing, reasoning ability, and processing speed. The subtests measured different cognitive processing abilities and when combined form five index scores: Verbal Comprehension, Visual-Spatial, Fluid Reasoning, Working Memory and Processing Speed, which makes up the Full-Scale IQ score. Devyn obtained a Low Average score of 86 (18th percentile). Her performance across the various indexes ranged from Very Low to Low Average; suggesting Devyn’s intelligence is best understood by her performance on the separate WISC-V indexes
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Specifically, the subtests measured Devyn’s general language development, including her store of general information, her ability to verbalize, reason and comprehend that information, and the extent of vocabulary that can be understood in terms of correct word meanings. It should be noted that the subtests required Devyn to listen to a question, and then respond verbally with an answer. She obtained a composite score of 89 (23rd percentile), which is classified as the Low Average range. She scored consistently within the low average range on the Similarities subtest and in the High Average range on the Vocabulary subtests. Overall, Devyn’s performance indicates a relative weakness in her depth of knowledge and general language development.
The Visual Spatial Index accessed her ability to perceive complex patterns and mentally simulate how they might look when transformed (visual memory), as well as the capacity to solve visual problems quickly by using the mental rotation of simple images (visualization). Her performance was consistent within the low average on the Block Design and Visual Puzzles subtests. Devyn obtained a composite score of 84 (14th percentile), which is classified the Low Average range. Overall, Devyn’s low average functioning suggests …show more content…
The administration of the Bender-Gestalt II involves the Copy and Recall phases. She was required to copy geometric drawings of increasing complexity. She was then asked to recreate as many drawings as she could from memory. Devyn earned a Copy Phase score of 87 (19th percentile), which is classified in the Low Average range. She earned a Recall Phase score of 76 (5th percentile, which is classified in the Low range. Overall, Devyn performance on both tasks indicates a weakness in her short-term visual memory skills and visual motor
Specifically, the subtests measured Devyn’s general language development, including her store of general information, her ability to verbalize, reason and comprehend that information, and the extent of vocabulary that can be understood in terms of correct word meanings. It should be noted that the subtests required Devyn to listen to a question, and then respond verbally with an answer. She obtained a composite score of 89 (23rd percentile), which is classified as the Low Average range. She scored consistently within the low average range on the Similarities subtest and in the High Average range on the Vocabulary subtests. Overall, Devyn’s performance indicates a relative weakness in her depth of knowledge and general language development.
The Visual Spatial Index accessed her ability to perceive complex patterns and mentally simulate how they might look when transformed (visual memory), as well as the capacity to solve visual problems quickly by using the mental rotation of simple images (visualization). Her performance was consistent within the low average on the Block Design and Visual Puzzles subtests. Devyn obtained a composite score of 84 (14th percentile), which is classified the Low Average range. Overall, Devyn’s low average functioning suggests …show more content…
The administration of the Bender-Gestalt II involves the Copy and Recall phases. She was required to copy geometric drawings of increasing complexity. She was then asked to recreate as many drawings as she could from memory. Devyn earned a Copy Phase score of 87 (19th percentile), which is classified in the Low Average range. She earned a Recall Phase score of 76 (5th percentile, which is classified in the Low range. Overall, Devyn performance on both tasks indicates a weakness in her short-term visual memory skills and visual motor