Adult cognitive assessment
A cognitive assessment, sometimes referred to as an IQ test, explores how your brain processes information, reasons, and solves problems. It produces a detailed profile of cognitive strengths and areas of difficulty, which can be used to understand how you learn, support educational planning, or identify giftedness or a Learning Disability.
How does the process work?
Cognitive assessments are typically done in a single session which takes 60-90 minutes. You will be asked to complete a series of tasks testing your memory, spatial reasoning, and language skills.
Alongside the testing session, we will ask you, and where possible someone who knows you well, to complete a questionnaire about everyday skills, such as communication, self-care, and social functioning. This gives us a fuller picture than cognitive testing alone, and is essential for identifying a Learning Disability where this is in question.
We will also take a developmental history, asking about your early development, education, and any concerns you have noticed.
Once all the information has been gathered, your psychologist will write up a full report. We will invite you to a follow-up meeting which will give you chance to reflect on the results and ask any questions.
What are the potential outcomes?
You will receive a written report describing your cognitive profile, including how your performance compares to other people of the same age. The report will identify relative strengths and areas of difficulty.
If you meet the criteria for a Learning Disability, you will receive this as a diagnosis.
Eligibility
You must be between 16 and 90 years old.
You must be able to communicate verbally in English. If you are non-verbal we may be able to accommodate you with a different assessment. Contact us for details.
Location
Testing takes place in-person in Leeds. Follow-up meetings can be in person or online.