WISC-IV Intelligence Assessment
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WISC-IV assessment in Istanbul
The WISC-IV is not about reducing a child to one number. It shows how your child learns: through words or pictures, where attention or speed gets in the way, and what their strengths are. It is done one to one and feels more like a series of puzzles than an exam.
- Age6 – 16 years 11 months
- Duration60–90 minutes
- MeasuresFour cognitive indexes
- ResultsFeedback meeting with parents
Yaren İlayda Korman
Clinical Psychologist · Beylikdüzü, Istanbul
Carries out cognitive assessments based on her clinical psychology training and test practitioner trainings.
- MSc in Clinical Psychology, Istanbul Arel University
- Training in objective and projective psychological tests
- Training in d2, Burdon and Frankfurter attention tests
The four WISC-IV indexes
- Verbal Comprehension
- Perceptual Reasoning
- Working Memory
- Processing Speed
When is it useful?
- A school raises concerns about learning or progress
- As part of an attention assessment
- Questions about giftedness
- Understanding strengths and areas that need support
English, Turkish or both?
For bilingual children, the language of testing affects the results, especially on verbal tasks. We discuss this before testing and interpret the profile with it in mind.
How it works
- Parent meetingQuestions and school history
- TestingOne to one, 60–90 minutes
- ScoringInterpretation with norms
- FeedbackProfile and recommendations
Questions people usually ask
What does the WISC-IV measure?
Verbal comprehension, perceptual reasoning, working memory and processing speed, together with a full-scale score.
Can the results be shared with my child’s school?
Yes, with your consent; a written summary can be prepared.
Is the WISC-IV a diagnosis?
No. It describes cognitive strengths and difficulties. Diagnoses are made by a doctor when needed.
The office
Sessions take place in a quiet, light-filled office at Beycity Residence in Beylikdüzü, on Istanbul’s European side. There is a separate play room for children.
Want to ask something first?
Call or send a WhatsApp message in English. You will usually get a reply the same day.
Yaren İlayda Korman’s professional title is Clinical Psychologist (Klinik Psikolog), working at a private health practice licensed by the Istanbul Provincial Health Directorate. Main website: klinikpsikologyarenkorman.com