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This was my DD 8.5, too!! She said that the WISC was the most fun she has ever had. She has asked numerous times when she will be able to go back and do it again! She participated in a research study a few months ago and they did some subtests/achievement tests (a study of ADHD), mostly the times ones. After the tests she could earn money by 'learning' computer games and advancing. She was gone a LONG time and came out with a fistful of $5 bills and a frazzle and dazed looking grad student. DD's face was flushed and she was more excited that I have ever seen her. She was in her glory.

May I ask who you used for testing? We're considering it as well. thx

Edina, have you investigated the financial aid for pegasus? Ds is starting there in the fall and they do have financial aid available. What district are you in? As for testing, both Pru and I used dr. Palmer (Palmer earning.com).

LOL! Now that's the sort of practical advice I need! I'm going to pocket my Captain Ahab routine and try plying them with the Tom Hanks nice guy thing. Dadvocacy shall be a force unstoppable!

Go Dadvocacy!
Watch Tom Hanks in 'League of their Own' - but leave the hip flask at home. From what I remember, he uses the lower growl voice and stern looks when needed.

What Tom Hanks is is 'likable.' I'm not sure how he does it. Even when his character has to say mean things, we still like him.

Of course there are no guarantees on 'Advocacy.' It's basically 10% shaming them, and 30% begging, 30% listening and providing reassurance, and 30% providing inspiration to do what they came to the job to do in the first place, instead of negotiating. I did everything right, and still couldn't get a subject acceleration or a grade skip for DS. We had to shuck out the money, but at least we got the skip after we did that. And in a way the transition was easier, because he had already left his friends behind. I'm so glad that all of that is in the rearview mirror for me! DH and I wake up every day grateful for my son's current school situation.

Love and More love,
Grinity

Classic.

I agree. I'm printing that out and posting it on the mirror.

I love the title "Dadvocate". Grinity left out the 50% knowledge in her line items. Learn the local district and state rules regarding education. Often times you can force their hand with their own legislation. Good luck!

I'm responding to this so late, I apologize as I just saw it. We have not investigated financial aid for Pegasus. DD starts at the Ocean View GATE Magnet @ Circle View this year and hopefully it will be a whole new world and we will love it I'm still considering testing with Dr. Palmer but I'm not sure what purpose it would serve at this point. If it will help me better understand how she learns and what exactly we're working with, obviously that would be good. But at this moment we don't need it for advocacy purposes. I'm going to check his site right now Thansk.