Here's why:
* Licensing and Qualifications: The WISC is a psychoeducational assessment that requires specialized training and certification in educational psychology or school psychology. Speech pathologists, while trained in communication and language disorders, do not have the necessary training and licensure to administer and interpret the WISC.
* Scope of Practice: Speech-language pathologists focus on the assessment and treatment of communication disorders, including speech, language, articulation, fluency, and voice. They are not trained to assess cognitive abilities in the same way as a psychologist.
* Ethical Considerations: It would be unethical for a speech pathologist to administer the WISC without the appropriate qualifications.
If you are interested in having your child assessed with the WISC, you should contact a licensed educational psychologist or school psychologist.