Based on the assessment below what 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? lists the strengths and weaknesses and how both impact his overall functioning.

What is the identified areas of limitations and recommendations for Bob?

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:

Bob achieved a Full-Scale IQ Score (FSIQ-4) within the average range. His overall cognitive abilities appear to be like 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.

Based on Bob's Word Reading standard score of 99, it appears that his word reading skills fall within the average range when compared to his same age peers. This achievement score may suggest that Bob is likely to perform like his same aged peers on tasks involving English language reading. Based on Bob's Spelling standard score of 78, it appears that his spelling skills fall within the borderline range when compared to his same aged peers. This achievement score may suggest that Bob is likely to perform much worse than his same aged peers on tasks involving English word spelling tasks.

Based on Bob's Math Computation standard scale of 83, it appears his math computation skills fall within the low average range when compared to his same age peers. This achievement score may suggest that Bob is likely to perform slightly worse than his same aged peers on tasks involving increasingly complex mathematics problems. Based on Bob's Sentence Comprehension standard score of 93, it appears that his sentence completion skills fall within the average range when compared to his same age peers. This achievement score may suggest that Bob's performance on tasks involving reading, writing and completion of English sentences is like his same aged peers.

Based on Bob's Reading Composite standard score of 95, it appears that his reading comprehension and verbal expression skills fall within the average range when compared to his same age peers. This achievement score may suggest that Bob's performance on tasks involving English reading comprehension and formulation may be like his same aged peers.