Working Memory Index
On the Working Memory Index, which measures his ability to temporarily store and perform a set of cognitive operations on information that requires divided attention and the management of the limited capacity of short-term memory, Julian scored in the Low Average range on both subtests. On the first subtest, Digit Span, he was verbally presented with three sets of numbers. On the first set, Julian had to repeat the numbers back to the examiner in the correct order. On the second set, he had to repeat them in reverse order. On the third set of numbers, Julian had to sequence the numbers presented per specific directions.
On the second subtest, he was shown one or more pictures for a short period of time (e.g. 3-5 seconds) and he was then asked to select the pictures they saw in order from a larger picture array. Julian verbalized strategies to remember the pictures order shown on the task. Overall, he obtained a Working Memory score of 79, which is ranked at the 8th percentile and is classified as the Very Low range. Julian has a weakness in his …show more content…
The scales that make up this composite are Anxiety, Depression, and Somatization. His Somatization scale was within the Average range; suggesting he does not demonstrate any difficulties with over sensitivity towards relatively minor physical problems and discomfort. His Anxiety scale fell within the Average range; however, her responses indicated some anxious feelings (e.g., fearful, worries about things that cannot be changed). Julian exhibits a Clinically Significant level of depression. Mrs. Fagone’s responses indicated some feelings of unhappiness, sadness, and stress that may result in an inability to carry out daily activities. Overall, Julian was rated within the At-Risk range; suggesting, he experiences behaviors in the
On the Working Memory Index, which measures his ability to temporarily store and perform a set of cognitive operations on information that requires divided attention and the management of the limited capacity of short-term memory, Julian scored in the Low Average range on both subtests. On the first subtest, Digit Span, he was verbally presented with three sets of numbers. On the first set, Julian had to repeat the numbers back to the examiner in the correct order. On the second set, he had to repeat them in reverse order. On the third set of numbers, Julian had to sequence the numbers presented per specific directions.
On the second subtest, he was shown one or more pictures for a short period of time (e.g. 3-5 seconds) and he was then asked to select the pictures they saw in order from a larger picture array. Julian verbalized strategies to remember the pictures order shown on the task. Overall, he obtained a Working Memory score of 79, which is ranked at the 8th percentile and is classified as the Very Low range. Julian has a weakness in his …show more content…
The scales that make up this composite are Anxiety, Depression, and Somatization. His Somatization scale was within the Average range; suggesting he does not demonstrate any difficulties with over sensitivity towards relatively minor physical problems and discomfort. His Anxiety scale fell within the Average range; however, her responses indicated some anxious feelings (e.g., fearful, worries about things that cannot be changed). Julian exhibits a Clinically Significant level of depression. Mrs. Fagone’s responses indicated some feelings of unhappiness, sadness, and stress that may result in an inability to carry out daily activities. Overall, Julian was rated within the At-Risk range; suggesting, he experiences behaviors in the