Cognitive Evaluation — Measure Your Mental Strengths

Understand your cognitive strengths and challenges with a thorough evaluation measuring IQ, memory, processing speed, and executive functioning.

Licensed Psychologists
Since 1986
Insurance Accepted
3 Locations

About Cognitive Evaluation

A cognitive evaluation provides an objective measure of intellectual functioning, including verbal reasoning, visual-spatial abilities, working memory, and processing speed. At CPS, our psychologists use gold-standard instruments like the WAIS-V (adults) and WISC-V (children).

Cognitive evaluations serve many purposes — identifying intellectual disabilities, establishing giftedness, evaluating learning disabilities, supporting school placement decisions, and providing documentation for legal or disability proceedings.

Our psychologists interpret test results in the context of your full history, presenting concerns, and other assessment data. You receive a comprehensive report with clear explanations and actionable recommendations.

What to Expect

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Standardized IQ/cognitive assessment (WISC-V, WAIS-V, or age-appropriate measure)

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Memory and learning subtests

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Processing speed and executive function measures

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Achievement testing if learning disabilities are suspected

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Comprehensive report with IQ scores, cognitive profile, and recommendations

Why Choose CPS

Gold-standard instruments (WISC-V, WAIS-V) administered by psychologists
Testing for children, teens, and adults
Identifies giftedness, intellectual disabilities, and learning disabilities
Reports accepted for IEPs, 504 plans, disability applications, and court proceedings
Results integrated with other CPS evaluations for a complete picture

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a cognitive evaluation?
A cognitive evaluation (sometimes called IQ testing or intellectual assessment) measures how you think, learn, and process information. It produces standardized scores for verbal reasoning, visual-spatial skills, memory, and processing speed.
Why would I need a cognitive evaluation?
Common reasons include suspected learning disabilities, academic struggles, gifted identification, disability applications, legal proceedings, or as part of a neuropsychological evaluation.
How long does cognitive testing take?
A standard cognitive evaluation takes 2–3 hours. If combined with achievement testing or other assessments, it may take longer.
What's the difference between a cognitive evaluation and neuropsychological testing?
A cognitive evaluation focuses on intellectual ability (IQ). Neuropsychological testing is broader — it also measures attention, executive function, language, memory, and other brain-behavior relationships.

Ready to Get Started?

Schedule your cognitive evaluation at one of our three Utah locations. Call us today or book online.