I was paraphrasing Dr. Ruf�s comments given during the first of her four scheduled sessions as I understood her.
I do think IQ testing is important for educational decisions, but as CFK mentioned, less important as the child progresses in school. In this area, the public schools only accept there own group tests and our Catholic school educators don�t acknowledge that any kid is gifted, or assert that they all are, depending on the year. So IQ scores are less important here than they may be elsewhere.
My son has been tested three times, including the WPPSI, SB-IV, and SB-V. He has never scored below the gifted threshold, but did considerable better with the PhD who took a developmental history, than with the other testers who did not. I certainly believe a child will perform better with someone they enjoy and after a good night�s sleep and healthy meal.
