Intelligence Research

Limited intelligence is an often missed cause of disability. An intelligence test or IQ test is a psychodiagnostic examination that measures intelligence. The results can be classified according to DSM-IV or 5.

Such an assessment can be relevant when there are questions from the environment (partner, employer) about the relationship between functioning and a possibly lowered IQ. For example, intelligence testing is used in WSW or WAJONG assessments. It is also possible to determine which aspects of intelligence are less well or better developed, which can be relevant for strength-weakness analyses.

To rule out underachievement, the intelligence test comes standard with validation tests.

Intelligence testing for non-native and illiterate speakers

Sazyes is one of the few institutions in the Netherlands where intelligence testing can be conducted on non-native and illiterate speakers. The test can be conducted in Turkish, Moroccan, or any language.

Assessing intellectual ability or intelligence.
Estimating partial aspects of intelligence.
the substantiation of a WSW or WAJONG application.

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How does an intelligence test take place?

Application

Once we receive the request for a neurological consultation, we will contact the person requesting the examination. within one business day to schedule the examination.

The examination

The examination is conducted by one of our neuropsychologists. The examination first identifies the symptoms and other anamnestic data. Then a number of tests are taken, focusing on verbal understanding, spatial insight, logical reasoning with numbers, logical reasoning with figures, perceptual intelligence, arithmetic skills, spatial imagination, logical reasoning with verbal material and association speed. The examination takes place in accordance with the most current guidelines of the Dutch Society for Neuropsychology and takes approximately one half-day session.

The report

The findings are presented in a report. This is sent to the person requesting If the applicant is not a physician, the report will not be sent to the applicant but to the physician listed in the request form.

Information on progress

Our secretariat can inform you about the progress of the examination at any time.

Information to the client

Prior to sending to the applicant, the client will receive a copy of the draft intelligence report.

Neuropsychological examination

A neuropsychological examination (NPO) is considered the gold standard in objectifying cognitive complaints. This may include, for example, concentration problems and memory complaints. Neuropsychological testing may be indicated when the client's complaints deviate significantly from the findings of the occupational or insurance medical examination. Or when underperformance, aggravation or malingering is suspected.

Unlike a separate intelligence examination, a neuropsychological examination only provides a global impression of intelligence. If desired, you can also request both tests in combination.

Read more about our neuropsychological examination or request an examination directly.