IQ tests for the child
The notion of “intelligence quotient” (IQ) comes into play from the age of 2 and a half. Before, we speak of “development quotient” (QD). The QD is assessed by the Brunet-Lézine test.
Through questions asked to parents and small tests offered to babies, the psychologist understands motor skills, language, oculomotor coordination, and the sociability of the child. The QD is obtained by comparing the real age of the child with that of observed development. For example, if a baby is 10 months of actual age and 12 months of developmental age, his or her DQ will be greater than 100. This test has good predictive value on the child’s ability to adapt to the demands of. kindergarten. But it should be kept in mind that the skills of the baby are largely dependent on the stimulation offered by his family environment.
IQ is measured by the Weschler scale
An international reference tool, this test comes in two forms, depending on the age of the child: the WPPSI-III (from 2,6 years to 7,3 years) and the WISC-IV (from 6 years to 16,11 years). Through “quotients” or “indices”, we measure our verbal and logical skills, but also other more detailed dimensions such as memory, ability to concentrate, processing speed, grapho-motor coordination. , access to conceptualization. This test makes it possible to locate the child’s cognitive difficulties. Or its precocity!
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