WASI IV Flashcards
the WASI IV is comprised of how many core tests?
10
the WASI IV is comprised of how many supplementary tests?
5
what are the 3 reasons a supplementary test might be used instead if a core test
incorrect administering of core test, assessee has been inappropriately exposed to subtest items prior, assessee evidenced a physical limitation that meant they could do the core test
example of how verbal comprehension affects daily living skills
have a hard time following instructions or listening to someone.
verbal comprehension is how much
information we can take in and process well
what does poor processing speed look like in daily living x3
taking 2hours to do a task that would take a normal person 20mins OR a child seeing the letters house and not knowing what they say… even though she can read. having trouble keeping up with conversations
processing speed is
the pace at which you take in information makes sense of it and respond
working memory is the cog function that helps us x2
stay focused on tasks; keeps us aware of what’s happening around us