Article: If you are concerned about your child’s perceptual reasoning abilities, consider having them take a standardized intelligence test. The WISC-IV is a test that assesses several types of reasoning and intelligence in children, including perceptual reasoning.  Ask your child’s doctor or teacher about arranging a WISC-IV test for your child. You may need to have your child’s perceptual reasoning tested if they struggle with fine motor skills and spatial awareness or become easily agitated when exposed to nonverbal stimuli.  Children with perceptual reasoning issues may also have trouble in social situations because they do not pick up on subtle facial expressions and other nonverbal cues. If you have any concerns about your child’s cognitive development or perceptual abilities, make an appointment with your pediatrician. They can help determine if there are any underlying issues that may be creating extra challenges for your child, such as a vision or hearing impairment. Your pediatrician may also be able to refer you to a specialist who can help. If your child faces challenges with perceptual reasoning, discuss these issues with your school psychologist. If your school offers special education services, work with the special ed teacher to develop an individualized education plan that focuses on developing your child’s perceptual reasoning skills. Occupational therapists are specialists who help people deal with physical, cognitive, and sensory disabilities and challenges. If your child needs extra help with perceptual reasoning, take them to an occupational therapist who specializes in working with children. Your pediatrician or your child’s teacher or school psychologist may be able to help you find an occupational therapist for your child.
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Have your child’s perceptual reasoning assessed. Talk to your child’s pediatrician. Work with a special education teacher. Take your child to an occupational therapist.