GAI and FSIQ were highly correlated however, fewer children were identified as having intellectual disability using GAI (n=159) than when using FSIQ (n=196). We examined the implications of using the Full Scale IQ (FSIQ) versus the General Abilities Index (GAI) for determination of intellectual disability using the Wechsler Intelligence Scales for Children, fourth edition (WISC-IV).Ĭhildren referred for neuropsychological assessment (543 males, 290 females mean age 10y 5mo, SD 2y 9mo, range 6-16y) were administered the WISC-IV and the Adaptive Behavior Assessment System, second edition (ABAS-II).
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