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HappilyMom, my DD had a 43 point spread between VCI and WMI, that was shocking enough. I really feel for you. I am glad you have someone at school who seems to get it!

Thank you! I feel like all of these children are so amazing working everyday with such massive mental/physical bottle-necks and such astounding minds. They are truly such special people.

HappilyMom, i am very happy to see your post. we are likewise waiting for the report to go along with my ds WISC IV results. A 76 point spread VCI to WMI has certainly given me a lot to contemplate and learn how to better advocate for. I am learning new terms like 504, IEP, accommodations, etc.

Thank you for sharing, and I look forward to learning with you. As overwhelming as this information seems at times, I can only imagine what some tasks feel like to him on a daily basis.

HappilyMom- so glad someone in the school is there helping you! What a stressful process. Hope with the school psych's help, things will go smoothly! Keep us posted!

Similar for DS5 (he was tested as a 4 year old last month). His performance was 98%ile +, verbal was somewhere in the 90's%ile, processing speed was 10%ile. Massive difference! Good to know all of this as he starts school. Now to sort out what to do with this info. Good luck!!

Similar for DS5 (he was tested as a 4 year old last month). His performance was 98%ile +, verbal was somewhere in the 90's%ile, processing speed was 10%ile. Massive difference! Good to know all of this as he starts school. Now to sort out what to do with this info. Good luck!!

I am glad that I read this thread. Dd was tested last week and we do not have her scores yet, because her psych wants to look at how all of the tests compare to one another and the teacher/parent evaluations. He told us that her iq test results will be skewed because her auditory memory and "organization of thoughts/ideas" are both impaired, which of course sent us into a panic! Reading your post and the responses helps me realize we are not alone.

It's encouraging to read that your school and counselor are on your side! Our teachers and curriculum director at Dd's school are similarly responsive, and we have a dyslexia teacher on staff along with a speech path and a great counselor (who our psych speaks highly of). I feel optimistic that our team will work well with us, so I understand your position. I will be following your posts to see what advice is given to you.