IQ / Gifted Assessment
What is Gifted?
It is developmental advancement that can be observed in early childhood. Although the term gifted is used to include many kinds of strengths, there are a few broad areas in which gifted can show itself. They are intellectual ability, leadership ability, talent in art and music, and psychomotor ability. However, the gifted child may not develop or advance equally in all areas.
The damage we do to gifted children / teenagers and adults by ignoring their unique characteristics could be far greater than the damage we do by labeling it.
“Hide not your talents, they for use were made, what's a sundial in the shade?”
Benjamin Franklin
How Will My Child Benefit from Gifted Assessment?
All children with advanced development require comprehensive diagnosis and early intervention in order to develop all of their capabilities. This is the primary purpose of gifted testing rather than simply to obtain a numerical score. Gifted and/or ability testing may qualify your intellectually gifted child for special programmes, educational provisions such as subject acceleration / grade skipping or personalised academic coaching for the twice-exceptional learner.
Accurate assessment of your child's developmental advancement that is based on professional clinical judgement by Registered Psychologists who are experienced in testing the gifted is the best way of determining the full strength of a gifted child's abilities objectively.
Since 2006, many of our clients have been admitted into gifted and talented schools / programmes worldwide in Australia, India, Hong Kong, Singapore and the United States, including MENSA, Stanford University's Education Program for Gifted Youth, John Hopkins University Center for Talented Youth and Singapore's Gifted Education Programme.
Some Characteristics of Intellectual Gifted
- Shows exceptional ability in a single area but not necessarily in others.
- Has an ability to relate to a broad range of ideas and synthesise commonalities.
- Has a high degree of ability to think abstractly which develops early.
- Grasps concepts and sees relationships at an extraordinary speed.
- Displays a keen sense of curiosity and highly inquisitive.
- Possesses an unusual capacity for memory.
- Displays intense concentration when engaged in a task.
- Has a fascination with ideas and words and shows intolerance for vagueness.
- Uses an extensive vocabulary and expresses himself/herself well.
- Shows a sensitivity to the feelings of others and a strong sense of right and wrong.
- Is acutely aware of his/her own ability and shows a keen awareness of world issues.
Gifted Assessment
Parents could opt for one of the following internationally-recognised IQ Tests:
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Wechsler Preschool and Primary Scale of Intelligence (WPPSI-IV)
The Wechsler Preschool and Primary Scale of Intelligence, Fourth Edition (WPPSI-IV) is an individually administered cognitive assessment designed to measure the intellectual abilities of young children between 2 years 6 months and 7 years 7 months.
The WPPSI-IV assesses a range of cognitive abilities, including:
- Verbal Comprehension
- Visual Spatial
- Fluid Reasoning
- Working Memory
- Processing Speed
The assessment provides an overall Full Scale IQ (FSIQ), together with index scores that provide a more detailed understanding of the child's cognitive strengths and areas of relative difficulty.
Age Group: 2 years 6 months to 7 years 7 months
Assessment Duration: Approximately 45 minutes to 1.5 hours, depending on the child's age, pace, attention, and cooperation.The WPPSI-IV is conducted in an individual and interactive setting by a qualified Educational Psychologist. The psychologist also observes the child's approach to tasks, attention, communication, problem-solving strategies, and behaviour during the assessment. These observations, together with the test results and relevant developmental or educational information, contribute to a more comprehensive understanding of the child's cognitive profile.
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Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children – Fifth Edition (WISC-V)
The Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children – Fifth Edition (WISC-V) is an individually administered cognitive assessment designed to measure the intellectual abilities of children and adolescents aged 6 years 0 months to 16 years 11 months.
The WISC-V assesses a range of cognitive abilities across five primary domains:
- Verbal Comprehension
- Visual Spatial
- Fluid Reasoning
- Working Memory
- Processing Speed
The assessment provides an overall Full Scale IQ (FSIQ), as well as index scores that offer a more detailed understanding of the child's cognitive strengths and areas of relative difficulty.
Age Group: 6 years 0 months to 16 years 11 months
Assessment Duration: Approximately 45 to 75 minutes, depending on the child's age, attention, pace, and engagement during the assessment.The WISC-V is conducted in an individual and interactive setting by a qualified Educational Psychologist. In addition to the standardised scores, the psychologist observes the child's approach to tasks, attention, persistence, communication, problem-solving strategies, and response to challenges. These observations, together with the assessment results and relevant developmental and educational information, provide a more comprehensive understanding of the child's cognitive profile.
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Stanford-Binet Intelligence Scales, Fifth Edition (SB5)
The Stanford-Binet Intelligence Scales, Fifth Edition (SB5) is a comprehensive, individually administered assessment of cognitive abilities. It is designed to assess individuals from 2 years of age through adulthood.
The SB5 evaluates five cognitive factors across both verbal and nonverbal domains:
- Fluid Reasoning
- Knowledge
- Quantitative Reasoning
- Visual-Spatial Processing
- Working Memory
The assessment provides an overall Full Scale IQ (FSIQ)), as well as Verbal IQ and Nonverbal IQ scores. It also provides information about the child's performance across the five cognitive factors, allowing the Educational Psychologist to identify areas of relative strength and areas that may require further support.
Age Group: 2 years onwards
Assessment Duration: Approximately 45 to 75 minutes, depending on the individual's age, attention, pace, and response to the assessment.The SB5 is particularly useful when a detailed understanding of an individual's cognitive profile is required. Results are interpreted together with behavioural observations, developmental history, educational information, and other relevant assessment findings.
The assessment is individually administered by a qualified Educational Psychologist and is conducted in an interactive manner appropriate to the individual's age and developmental level. For younger children or individuals who may have difficulty expressing themselves verbally, the inclusion of nonverbal tasks allows the psychologist to obtain a broader picture of their cognitive abilities.
Gifted Assessment is only carried out by experienced Registered Psychologists according to International Standards, for children from 2 years of age, inclusive of an internationally-recognised psychological report that is widely accepted by MENSA, local and international schools as well as medical and healthcare professionals. The report includes personalised recommendations for your child to realise his/her potential for school and life success.
Assessment Fees: From SGD800 onwards