The Wechsler Abbreviated Scale of Intelligence (WASI): An overview and Case Studies in Occupational Assessment

Author: Garland, Thomas

Source: Journal of Occupational Psychology, Employment and Disability, Volume 7, Number 2, Autumn 2005 , pp. 125-129(5)

Publisher: DWP Occupational & Health Psychology Services

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Abstract:

The Wechsler Abbreviated Scale of Intelligence (WASI) (Psychological Corporation, 1999) is a battery of four sub-tests designed to provide a brief and reliable estimate of a person's intellectual functioning. The following case studies provide examples of the circumstances in which the WASI can be applied in an employment assessment. The first presents a young man with suspected general learning difficulties referred for a Work Psychology assessment to identify appropriate work goals. The second presents a woman who sustained a brain injury following a brain haemorrhage and was referred for a Work Psychology assessment for advice on the next best steps towards returning to employment. Through the case studies the efficacy of the WASI in assisting Work Psychologists provide employment and training related suggestions and advice is highlighted.

Keywords: BRAIN INJURY; GENERAL LEARNING DIFFICULTIES; OCCUPATIONAL ASSESSMENT; INTELLIGENCE TESTING; WECHSLER ABBREVIATED SCALE OF INTELLIGENCE (WASI)

Document Type: Research article

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