Analyze and consider a diagnosis based off the results of the intelligence and achievement tests think about how viewing results from both tests can help a practitioner better understand the test takers functioning and provide a more comprehensive recommendation.

What are Bob's strengths and weaknesses as they relate to his intelligence and achievement testing. Consider the following questions:

• Which areas in the Wide Range Achievement Test 4 (WRAT-4) and Wechsler Abbreviated Scale of Intelligence 2 (WASI-2) would be considered strengths for Bob? Which areas would be considered weaknesses?
• Assess Bob's strengths and weaknesses and consider how both impact his overall functioning.
• Based upon his identified areas of limitations, what are some suggestions or recommendations for Bob?

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Bob is a 34-year-old Caucasian male who was referred by his Department of Rehabilitation caseworker for an evaluation. Cognitive/Intellectual Functioning Wechsler Abbreviated Scale of Intelligence-2nd Edition (WASI-2) Bob's intelligence was measured with the Wechsler Abbreviated Scales of Intelligence (WASI). Average composite scores on the WASI range from 90 to 109. Individual average subtest scores on the WASI range from 40-60. Bob was administered the four-subtest form. This form consists of four subtests, two verbal and two nonverbal, yielding a FSIQ. Bob achieved the following composite and subtest scores: Scale Score (95% Percentile Descriptive CI) Rank Category Full Scale (FSIQ-4) 94 (89-99) 34 Average Block Design 43 Low Average Vocabulary 47 Average Matrix Reasoning 46 Average Similarities 51 Average Verbal Comprehension 99 (93-105) 47 Average Index Perceptual Reasoning Index 91 (85-98) 27 Average Bob achieved a Full Scale IQ Score (FSIQ-4) within the average range. His overall cognitive abilities appear to be similar to his typical peers. Bob's Verbal Comprehension Index falls within the average range when compared to his typical peers. With respect to his verbal abilities, specific analyses of subtest scores showed that Bob's knowledge of English word definitions and verbal reasoning abilities both fall within the average range relative to his same aged peers. Bob's Perceptual Reasoning Index falls within the average range when compared to his typical peers. With respect to his nonverbal abilities, specific analyses of subtest scores showed that Bob's visual- spatial skills fall within the low average range, while his nonverbal problem-solving abilities fall within the average range relative to his same aged peers. Bob is a 34-year-old Caucasian male who was referred by his Department of Rehabilitation caseworker for an evaluation. Cognitive/Intellectual Functioning Wechsler Abbreviated Scale of Intelligence-2nd Edition (WASI-2) Bob's intelligence was measured with the Wechsler Abbreviated Scales of Intelligence (WASI). Average composite scores on the WASI range from 90 to 109. Individual average subtest scores on the WASI range from 40-60. Bob was administered the four-subtest form. This form consists of four subtests, two verbal and two nonverbal, yielding a FSIQ. Bob achieved the following composite and subtest scores: Scale Score (95% Percentile Descriptive CI) Rank Category Full Scale (FSIQ-4) 94 (89-99) 34 Average Block Design 43 Low Average Vocabulary 47 Average Matrix Reasoning 46 Average Similarities 51 Average Verbal Comprehension 99 (93-105) 47 Average Index Perceptual Reasoning Index 91 (85-98) 27 Average Bob achieved a Full Scale IQ Score (FSIQ-4) within the average range. His overall cognitive abilities appear to be similar to his typical peers. Bob's Verbal Comprehension Index falls within the average range when compared to his typical peers. With respect to his verbal abilities, specific analyses of subtest scores showed that Bob's knowledge of English word definitions and verbal reasoning abilities both fall within the average range relative to his same aged peers. Bob's Perceptual Reasoning Index falls within the average range when compared to his typical peers. With respect to his nonverbal abilities, specific analyses of subtest scores showed that Bob's visual- spatial skills fall within the low average range, while his nonverbal problem-solving abilities fall within the average range relative to his same aged peers.