When should the VC assessment be discontinued?

Discontinuing the Vocabulary Comprehension (VC) assessment after three scores of zero is based on the established clinical guidelines for this assessment. The rationale behind this decision is that if a child is unable to answer three consecutive items correctly, it indicates that the child may not have the necessary vocabulary knowledge or comprehension skills to continue testing effectively.

When three zero scores are achieved, it suggests that further testing would likely not yield any additional useful information about the child's abilities. At this point, it is more beneficial to stop the assessment, allowing the examiner to focus on other subtests or areas that may provide better insights into the child's cognitive functioning. This approach helps avoid unnecessary frustration for the child and ensures a more accurate overall evaluation.