Originally Posted by howdy
I have encouraged a parent to have their obviously bright girl tested, and they only had their son tested.

For us this was because DD achieved well in class and behaved herself, whereas DS exhibited behaviours that were disruptive and misinterpreted by the staff, which necessitated a search for answers. I've contemplated getting DD tested many times but haven't, due mostly to the cost. She and I have discussed it and I've suggested to her that she do what I did and get tested in her 20s.

Sometimes I feel like I've short changed DD, but there aren't really any programs in our area other than the school pull outs which she's been a part of already.

Anyway, I think a previous poster mentioned that bored boys act out and therefor get tested more, and that was the case for us.

Last edited by CCN; 10/23/14 06:42 AM.