Gifted Issues Discussion homepage Forums Identification, Testing & Assessment Age vs. IQ testing outcomes

Thanks to everyone for your supportive input. It helps.

All of your information and your varying perspectives and experiences are much appreciated and have given me a lot to think about. Given everything you've shared, I am leaning towards testing (although after reading the thread in this category about what constitutes HG, now I have some new things to think about).

Hi, Taminy! I waited a long time to get IQ testing for my son because I was worried that the score wouldn't accurately reflect his abilities since he's got ADHD-like issues and I worried testers would bias themselves/get frustrated with him and we'd be stuck with that score.

When we moved to our current city, however, we got a recommendation for a psychologist who not only specializes in working with/testing gifted kids, but also twice-exceptional gifted kids. Long story short(er): DS was tested at 8 years 10 months. He hit the ceiling in three areas, but his GAI figured out to 153, which I feel like is about right. 10.5 is much older in terms of the WISC-IV ceilings, though I don't know if extended norms would help. Maybe talking to someone who administers tests with higher ceilings or that are designed for adults would be helpful? Good luck -- I really feel your pain. The whole school thing can be such an exercise in frustration!