Hi everyone,
It has been quite a while since I have posted. Hope everyone has been well!
I was just reviewing DS5's assessment from fall of last year and had a few questions about the DAS-II (Differential Ability Scales). Is anyone familiar with this test? Can these results be compared to other tests like the WPSSI or should I be wrapping my head around it in a different manner?
We have a family history of LDs and this assessment was prompted by concerns about his fine motor/printing abilities as well as sensory integration concerns. I cannot find his spatial reasoning score (waiting for a response on that). His score in non-verbal reasoning skills were about 30% higher (in the gifted range) than his verbal cognitive. His overall score is reported as 75%ile (this is Canada, we do not get raw scores) but noted that this is most likely an underestimation. With this test, is there the similar thought that a 30% + difference between scores can render the final less conclusive, as with the WPPSI and WISC? My apologies, as I have absolutely no experience with this test and will have to research it more to gain understanding.
In keeping with our concerns, his scores on the Beery VMI were in the 13%-ile. He is getting OT support for his printing, as he is most likely dysgraphic like his sister and cousin.
We asked for the assessment to be general, knowing that he would have a full assessment with the WISC in grade 2. I didn't even want to know what his cognitive scores would be at this point (as the next assessment will be extensive). Now, I am finding it frustrating that I can't understand because I am unfamiliar with the test. Poo on me for not asking more questions ahead of time.
Any info shared would be most appreciate!
