Question: What is the Reynolds Intellectual Assessment Scales (RIAS)?

Answer: The Reynolds Intellectual Assessment Scales is a comprehensive, cost-effective assessment of verbal and nonverbal intelligence and memory that is designed for ages 3-94 years and completes in approximately 30-35 minutes for complete assessment 10 minutes (memory only), 25 minutes (intelligence only).

Ideal for use in both educational and clinical settings, the RIAS provides the necessary information to make decisions regarding classification, selection and educational placement of preschool and school-age children. It uses familiar, common concepts, which are clear and easy-to-interpret, to predict achievement, based on assessment of intellectual abilities. Its results aid in gifted and talented placement, and identify those with learning disabilities and mental retardation. Four RIAS intelligence subtests provide a Verbal Intelligence Index, a Nonverbal Intelligence Index and a Composite Intelligence Index through problem solving, reasoning and spatial ability. Its unique design eliminates dependence on reading, motor coordination and visual-motor speed in the measurement of intelligence.