Neuropsychological Assessments: 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 (link)
For children birth to 2 ½ years (30 months):
a.. Bayley Scales of Infant Development- Third Edition
b.. Ages and Stages Questionnaire
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:
a.. Differential Ability Scales- Second Edition (DAS-II)- Preschool Version
b.. DAS-II Academic Screening (Age 5+)
Every 3 years:
a.. Wechsler Abbreviated Scale of Intelligence (WASI)
b.. DAS-II Academic Screening
For children between 7 and 13 years:
First Assessment (in this age range):
a.. Differential Ability Scales-Second Edition - School Age, or Weschler Abbreviated Scale of Intelligence (WASI)
b.. DAS-II Academic Screening
c.. Behavior Rating Scale of Executive Function (BRIEF)
Every 3 years:
a.. Wechsler Abbreviated Scale of Intelligence (WASI)
b.. DAS-II Academic Screening
c.. Behavior Rating Scale of Executive Function (BRIEF)
For children between 14 and 18 years:
If new to clinic, First Assessment:
a.. Differential Ability Scales Second Edition, or Weschler Abbreviated Scale of Intelligence (WASI)
b.. DAS-II Academic Screening
c.. Behavior Rating Scale of Executive Function (BRIEF)
If previously tested at clinic, Every 3 years:
a.. Weschler Abbreviated Scale of Intelligence (WASI)
b.. DAS-II Academic Screening
c.. Behavior Rating Scale of Executive Function (BRIEF)
For adults 18+ years:
Assessment:
a.. WAIS-3 or WASI
b.. WRAT-3