Testing Protocol:
The following protocols are administered as part of ongoing clinical follow-up
of children considered "at risk" because of a chronic inborn
disease. While it is a fairly comprehensive screening, it is not intended
to be a comprehensive neuropsychological assessment. When we detect possible
academic or cognitive delays, we will recommend that additional testing
be done.
Frequently Asked Questions About Neuropsychological
Testing
For
children birth to 2 ½ years (30 months):
Note: These children are not routinely tested. Testing is a result of
physician or parent concern.
For children between 2 ½ and 6 years:
First Assessment:
- Differential Ability Scales - Preschool
- DAS Academic Screening (Age 5+)
Every 3 years:
- Wechsler Abbreviated Scale of Intelligence (WASI)
- DAS Academic Screening
For children between 7 and 13 years:
First Assessment (in this age range):
- Differential Ability Scales - School Age, or Weschler Abbreviated Scale of Intelligence (WASI)
- DAS Academic Screening
- Behavior Rating Scale of Executive Function (BRIEF)
Every 3 years:
- Wechsler Abbreviated Scale of Intelligence (WASI)
- DAS Academic Screening
- Behavior Rating Scale of Executive Function (BRIEF)
For children between 14 and 18 years:
If new to clinic, First Assessment:
- Differential Ability Scales, or Weschler Abbreviated Scale of Intelligence (WASI)
- DAS Academic Screening
- Behavior Rating Scale of Executive Function (BRIEF)
If previously tested at clinic, Every 3 years:
- Weschler Abbreviated Scale of Intelligence (WASI)
- DAS Academic Screening
- Behavior Rating Scale of Executive Function (BRIEF)
For adults 18+ years:
Assessment:
- WAIS-3 or WASI
- WRAT-3