WISC-IV results - what do these IQ results indicate?

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I have been advised by professionals that the following results on an IQ test indicate that my son is unlikely to have Aspergers and that he does not need further testing for this at the moment. As expected he loved doing the tests and wants to go back for more.

Verbal comprehension index - in the very superior range with comprehension the best of the 3 sections (99th percentile).

Perceptual reasoning index - superior

Working memory index - overall average but the digit span section below average (would this explain his inablity to follow my simple instructions wth everyday tasks?)

Processing speed index - average

Does anyone have any comments on these fluctuating results and what they may or may not indicate?

Also if your child has a similar profile how does it show itself in behaviours and school performance?

Many thanks

Hi,
the diagnosis of Aspergers Syndrome can never be made on the basids of any cognitive test (like the WISV), as it basically has nothing to do with cognitive level or profile. The diagnosis can only be made follwoing the criteria for Asperger's syndrome, or, more geberally, Autistic Spectrum Disorder. In the first cadse, there needs to be substantial evidence that your child exhibits clinically signicant features in the areas of Social Interaction and Stereotyped behaviour. In the last case, on top of the above, your child will also show dsigficant featurs in the area of Communication.
Cheers

Marco

This is a zombie thread - dated April 2011 - so a year out of date now.

If this is a topic you are interested in and would like to discuss, perhaps you could start a new thread.