Gifted Issues Discussion homepage Forums Identification, Testing & Assessment Discrepancy between FRI & WMI

Hello! I’m not sure why you haven’t received any responses, and I’m not the most qualified to answer, but I’ll make a short reply and maybe it will also help bump up your post for others to see.
First, I think in just about any circle, your child would be considered profoundly gifted with those scores. You may want to apply to Davidson Young Scholars if you are in the US.
Secondly, I am aware that ADHD can contribute to lower PS and WM scores, but it is also not uncommon for very highly gifted children to have a discrepancy in those areas. In your child’s case, the WM and PS are very high, despite the discrepancy. Are you seeing frustration or challenges in school that are concerning?

Hopefully others will be along to contribute. When my child was tested and had a very large gap there as well, I read an interesting article that explains how very gifted children are trying to take in the world through a funnel, or something like that, and I will try to find the link and post it.