Drastic change in IQ scores over time? - 10/07/14 01:41 PM
I don't know if anyone has info but I'm dealing with a child that went from WISC IV PSI of 109 (2nd grade) to 78 (9th grade) and a 40 point drop in VCI on the WISCIV (144 to 104) after a long term illness (Lyme Disease 3yrs post-treatment). There was a 26pt decline in WMI (123 to 97) while PRI remained stable (129). I have read some medical literature and this is exactly what was observed in a small scale study of post-Lyme teens. I have also read there is a slight dip in IQ during puberty. I wonder if there are multiple issues going on. Both sets of scores were an accurate reflection of the child at that time. Currently, I see performance like when he was younger - during those times he says the fog clears but most of the time, he's in this fog of slowed thinking. The 2nd grade testing was performed by a psych specializing in gifted kids. The current set of tests were performed by a neuropsych. I do think my son has significant anxiety issues. He deals with chronic fatigue and was exhausted that day.
I guess I'm wrestling with what do these numbers really mean and how best to help him succeed. He has been homeschooled but is now in public school for 9th grade.
Belana
I guess I'm wrestling with what do these numbers really mean and how best to help him succeed. He has been homeschooled but is now in public school for 9th grade.
Belana