IQ Testing for Children in San Jose, California

The Weschler Intelligence test is the most commonly used IQ test.  The Wechsler Preschool and Primary Scale of Intelligence, 4th ed. (WPPSI-IV) is the version of the test for younger children and the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children, 5th ed. (WISC-V) is the version for older children. For the purposes of school admission testing, children younger than 6 years of age on the day of the test take the WPPSI-IV and children 6 years of age and older take the WISC-V.

Yes.  Drs. Singh and Woerner are experienced, licensed psychologists and are approved to provide testing.

The flat fee for Dr. Kuhn is $1,100 and the fee for Drs. Singh and Woerner is $850.  This includes test administration, a full narrative report with behavior observations and test scores, and a 15 minute parent video or phone feedback session to discuss your child’s unique cognitive profile. If parents choose to have us submit the report to one or more schools, we provide the report directly to the school(s) of your choosing.

After making an appointment online, you will receive confirmation of the appointment and links to online registration forms via e-mail within 2 business days. At the visit, we will invite you and your child to the testing room where a toy or fun optional activity will be ready. After helping your child to feel comfortable by playing and talking, we will ask you to move to the waiting room while we provide the testing. We make sure to wait until each child feels comfortable as evidenced by them talking with the examiner and their relaxed their body language.   The actual testing time takes between 45-100 minutes, depending the age of your child, their natural testing pace and the number of breaks provided. You will be provided with the report and testing results within 1 week of the test administration. The psychologist will contact you to arrange the 15 minute parent phone feedback session. At that time, we would be happy to send the report to the school(s) of your choosing.

A complete narrative report including behavior descriptions, test scores and interpretation of test scores will be provided within 1 week of the test.

Yes.

Please note that prior exposure to test or Weschler “test-like” materials will invalidate the testing results. We strongly suggest making sure your child has had a good meal prior to the test and is well-rested. Also, your child will take his/her cues from your behavior. If you act relaxed and calm about the session with the psychologist, your child is likely to feel more relaxed and less anxious.

Children can take the WPPSI-IV or WISC-V once every 12 months.

As clinical psychologists who provide treatment to children with the above temperament, we know how to help your child feel comfortable. We pride ourselves on helping children who are nervous to feel comfortable before beginning the test. We read their body cues and observe the degree to which they are talking or playing to get a sense of their level of comfort. We have heard from many parents that their child who tends to be anxious had such a pleasant experience that they have asked to come back.

It is common for children to act silly and playful. While we encourage a light sense of humor during breaks, if we feel a child is distracted during the testing because of silly behavior, we will remind them that it is important for them to try their best and “show what they know.” We also provide a clear sense of when the next break will be and make sure to involve movement in that break.

Please try to give us at least 24-hours notice whenever possible to reschedule. However, we understand that sometimes illness can come on suddenly and we will reschedule any test with short notice if your child is ill. For everyone’s safety and to give your child an opportunity to perform their best, it is important to reschedule.

If your child has a body temperature of above 100 degrees or is feeling unwell, please contact us directly to reschedule the test.

We suggest telling your child that he or she will be meeting with a psychologist who is a “teacher-like” person who will be asking them to look at some pictures, complete puzzles and respond to questions. We strongly recommend showing your child a picture of the psychologist with whom they will be meeting so that they can see a smiling picture of her without a mask before the in-person meeting. Pictures of Drs. Kuhn, Singh and Woerner can be found on this webpage. Please let your child know you will  initially come into the office with them during some warm-up time and will then need wait in the waiting room while the psychologist spends individual time with them. We suggest avoiding telling your child they will take a “test” as this can create anxiety. Instead, it is suggested that you tell your child they will do several different activities at a table and it will be important for them to try their best.  We routinely use an iPad during many testing activities which children appear to enjoy.

For the purposes of admission to Harker, Helios or Nueva Schools, the Weschler test must be administered in English.  A translator cannot be used.

It depends. If your child is fluent in English, your child’s test scores will generally not be affected by his or her bilingual or multilingual ability. If your child is stronger in a language other than English, your child’s scores on the verbal activities may be lower than their actual capacity for language-based reasoning. However, non-verbal subtests are generally not affected. We provide testing to many bilingual and multilingual children. During the test we explain each task using hand gestures and modeling of the task in addition to saying the directions. Before beginning each task, we make sure your child demonstrates understanding of the task.  We make sure to indicate on the testing report that languages your child speaks and the degree of fluency he/she has in English so that the prospective school can take this into consideration.

It is not advantageous to wait. Children’s test scores on the WPPSI-IV and WISC-V are in tight age bands. This means that your child’s performance will be compared with those of other children within a few months of your child’s age on the day he/she takes the test. Your child’s scores are not determined by comparing your child’s performance with the performance of other children in the same grade level. We strongly recommend scheduling early since our availability fills up quickly every admission season.  Also, since winter tends to bring more contagious illnesses, many parents choose to complete the testing prior to November to avoid the potential stress of needing to reschedule and trying to meet admission deadlines.