I agree with gratified. DD did not qualify for gifted services because she's highly verbal and the school uses a nonverbal screener. When we questioned it, we were pretty much told that it's just the way it's done. However, we have pursued it further, and now we've been told that yes, they can give DD a more verbal screener. Sometimes, you just have to be persistent, especially when the child is displaying physical/emotional distress.

Good luck!