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<blockquote data-quote="smallworld" data-source="post: 187273" data-attributes="member: 2423"><p>I think you have some of the terminology wrong. I assume you mean Full Scale IQ by "basic IQ." There's no such thing as "performance IQ" any longer (that was on the old IQ tests) so I think you mean Processing Speed Index. PRI is the Perceptual Reasoning Index, VCI is the Verbal Comprehension Index and WMI is the Working Memory Index. Because there is too much variability in your difficult child's Index scores, a full-scale IQ is not meaningful (a true indication of strengths and weaknesses) and should not have been computed.</p><p> </p><p>Working memory, a complicated function of both long- and short-term memory, is an important part of executive functions. Difficulties with working memory adversely affect a child's ability to work effectively and efficiently on academic tasks.</p><p> </p><p>Processing speed refers to how rapidly and efficiently a child is able to perform a mental operation and respond using pencil and paper. Your difficult child scored very high on this measure. What must be frustrating for him is that he can work rapidly and accurately, but his poor working memory does not allow him to hold the information in his head as he confronts the next task. </p><p> </p><p>There is more info about IQ tests and Special Education supports on the website <a href="http://www.wrightslaw.com" target="_blank">www.wrightslaw.com</a>.</p><p> </p><p>Children with ADHD do tend to have low working memory scores. However, kids with other disorders such as anxiety and mood disorders can also have low working memory scores.</p><p> </p><p>IQ tests are not diagnostic in and of themselves. Your difficult child would have to undergo a whole lot more testing, preferably by a neuropsychologist, to really explain what's going on. I'd strongly reocommend that you pursue this type of evaluation.</p><p> </p><p>Good luck.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="smallworld, post: 187273, member: 2423"] I think you have some of the terminology wrong. I assume you mean Full Scale IQ by "basic IQ." There's no such thing as "performance IQ" any longer (that was on the old IQ tests) so I think you mean Processing Speed Index. PRI is the Perceptual Reasoning Index, VCI is the Verbal Comprehension Index and WMI is the Working Memory Index. Because there is too much variability in your difficult child's Index scores, a full-scale IQ is not meaningful (a true indication of strengths and weaknesses) and should not have been computed. Working memory, a complicated function of both long- and short-term memory, is an important part of executive functions. Difficulties with working memory adversely affect a child's ability to work effectively and efficiently on academic tasks. Processing speed refers to how rapidly and efficiently a child is able to perform a mental operation and respond using pencil and paper. Your difficult child scored very high on this measure. What must be frustrating for him is that he can work rapidly and accurately, but his poor working memory does not allow him to hold the information in his head as he confronts the next task. There is more info about IQ tests and Special Education supports on the website [URL="http://www.wrightslaw.com"]www.wrightslaw.com[/URL]. Children with ADHD do tend to have low working memory scores. However, kids with other disorders such as anxiety and mood disorders can also have low working memory scores. IQ tests are not diagnostic in and of themselves. Your difficult child would have to undergo a whole lot more testing, preferably by a neuropsychologist, to really explain what's going on. I'd strongly reocommend that you pursue this type of evaluation. Good luck. [/QUOTE]
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