Once a child tests beyond say 3 SD's from the norm, other testing criteria should be used to differentiate amongst those children. (In short, IQ tests are doomed from the start, the more you think about it!)
Dottie,
Is additional testing criteria necessary? After 3 SDs, entrance to DYS, what more is needed or what more can be gained? Do you tell your kids their IQs? I haven't because I don't want it to cause trouble between siblings (and maybe also because I'm not sure what it means anyway other than potential ability). If you're lazy with a really high IQ, you might not be as successful or high achieving as if you're hardworking with a moderate IQ. My kids know they're 3 SDs because that's qualification to PEGS program at school, but beyond that I haven't disclosed. And what does it mean for parents?
I ask this in case I should be doing further evaluation to benefit my kiddos.
