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WASI-II - Wechsler Abbreviated Scale of Intelligence, Second Edition, Product Range
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HCPC Registered Practising, Chartered, Clinical, Forensic or Educational PsychologistWASI II is a brief measure of intelligence in clinical, educational and research settings.
Wechsler Abbreviated Scale of Intelligence - Second Edition (WASI-II)
WASI II is a brief measure of intelligence in clinical, educational and research settings.
What's New
WASI II has been updated to include:
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Reduced and efficient instructions
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better floors and ceilings
content that more closely parallels the WISC–IV and the WAIS–IV.
Benefits
The WASI II is a good measure of general cognitive ability, crystallised ability, nonverbal fluid ability and visuomotor/coordination skills. It also:
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Has approval for DSA Applications
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Creates better empirical foundations saving time through stronger links to the WISC–IV and the WAIS–IV
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Offers an updated normative sample
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Allows controlled administration time and depth of assessment through either a four and/or two-subtest versions.
What's Included
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Manual
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stimulus booklet
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25 record forms
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set of 9 blocks in canvas.
Subtests
Four-Subtest Form; Vocabulary, Similarities, Block Design, Matrix Reasoning
Supplementary Products
Description
WASI II is a quick and reliable measure for Psychologists and researchers and can be used when screening for learning difficulties or intellectual giftedness, or to assess:
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If in-depth intellectual assessment screening is needed
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After a comprehensive evaluation
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Estimate Full Scale IQ (FSIQ) scores in busy practice settings
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Cognitive functioning of individuals referred for psychiatric evaluations
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FSIQ scores for vocational, rehabilitation, or research purposes.
Author: David Wechsler
Age range: 6 years to 90 years 11 months
Testing time: Four Subtest Form = 30 minutes; Two Subtest Form = 15 minutes
Administration: Individual
Standardisation: UK - January 2010 to May 2011 on a sample of approximately 2,300 individuals aged 6–90.
Publisher: Pearson Assessment
Published date: 2011
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