Psychological Assessment of Alleged Child Sexual Abuse Victims

I administered the Peabody Picture Vocabulary Test III on this date. This is a test of intelligence as measured by receptive language._____ 's scores are as follows:

These scores are much lower than what would be expected from her past scores and her current school performance. Therefore, I administered the following tests to get a more detailed description of her abilities:

On 9-25-00, I administered the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children-Third Edition (WISC III). This is an intelligence test which is divided into two main areas: verbal and performance. Scaled scores can range from a low of 1 to a high of 19. Ten is considered an average score._____ 's scores are as follows:

_____ 's scores on this test indicate average ability in both verbal and performance areas of intelligence. She has some scatter among subtests, but most scores fall within the average range, except for Object Assembly and Mazes. She may have difficulty with planning ahead in nonverbal activities.

_____ also completed the Wide Range Achievement Test-3 on 10-17-00. This test examines her ability in three main subject areas. ____'s scores are as follows:

_____ 's achievement in these three areas is compatible with her intelligence. She is in the average range in all three subject areas.

The final test administered to _____was the Incomplete Sentences Blank, given on 10-17-00. This test indicated that _____is very concerned about her brother and thinks about his death frequently. This issue needs to continue to be explored in therapy. She is very positive about her current home environment and her current parents. She has many aggressive feelings, and wants to hurt people when they boss her around. She also complains about nightmares.