Review of the Kaufman Adolescent and Adult Intelligence Test (KAIT)

The Kaufman Adolescent and Adult Intelligence Test (KAIT) represents a reconceptualization of the measurement of intelligence that is more consistent with current theories of intellectual development. The KAIT has been very carefully developed and field-tested. Administration is facilitated by high-quality materials and visual/auditory presentation formats. The KAIT has been standardized by state-of-the-art measurement techniques. The utilization of fluid and crystallized scales enhances the richness of clinical interpretations that can be drawn from this instrument. Limitations of the KAIT are discussed regarding its use with the mentally retarded, developmentally delayed, and borderline clients.