IQ Assessments
A standardised assessment of intellectual functioning designed to clarify cognitive profile and support practical decision-making in educational, clinical, workplace, or medico-legal contexts. The assessment is selected and scoped to the referral question, using validated measures with clear reporting and stated limitations.
Purpose and scope
An IQ assessment measures intellectual functioning using standardised, norm-referenced instruments. The aim is to clarify overall intellectual profile and patterns of strengths and weaknesses, within the limits of the tool used. The assessment is selected based on age, referral context, and the purpose of the report.
- Standardised, norm-referenced intellectual assessment
- Profile-based interpretation of strengths and weaknesses
- Referral-aligned reporting for education, work, or clinical use
- Clear documentation of limitations and contextual factors
What this assessment covers
Summary guidance for suitability, components, and reporting outcomes.
Scope is confirmed during booking based on the referral question and the
intended use of the report.
When it’s used
Scope
Used when an objective measure of intellectual functioning is required to support educational planning, clinical formulation, workplace decisions (with consent), or medico-legal documentation.
Appropriate referrals
Referrals
Appropriate when there are questions about cognitive profile, learning expectations, placement decisions, eligibility criteria, or when a structured baseline measure is required for planning and support.
Typical components
Process
The pathway typically includes referral scoping, selection of an age-appropriate standardised instrument, administration under standard conditions, scoring and interpretation, and integrated conclusions aligned to the referral question.
Reporting outcomes
Reporting
Reports describe overall intellectual functioning and relevant index patterns, interpreted within context. Limitations, test conditions, and the intended use of the report are stated clearly.
