Thanks for the replies! I'm glad that others have gotten tests with meds. It just doesn't seem right that someone who believes that ADHD is a neuro-medical issue should turn tail and suddenly say, "well, except when we want to see what's going in her brain..."
(I should add that as a former teacher, ex ed teacher, with a MS in Ed Psych and working on my PhD in Human Development and Family Sciences, I realize that I'm a kissing cousin to the clinical psychology profession! lol. But, with the experience I have, and also being HG/PG myself, I so hate it when people try to pretend I know nothing about this domain and that they are the expert in the conversation.)
We're not shy about talking about her ADHD, but we are also not going to ask for any ADHD accommodations because the school has a reputation for saying you can only be one or the other. Besides, she's so academically gifted (and well controlled on her meds) that it's nearly impossible to see the ADHD at school. (At least if what you're looking for is a wild child who is swinging from the lights and swearing at the janitor.)
I'm not worried about the social aspect. She's more "gifted" socially, instead of ADHD-like. She hangs out with older (generally 2 years older) children who accept her as a peer.
Grinity, thanks for the NWEA suggestion. We're in Oregon, and I'm going to contact them on Monday so see if there are private locations to take the test. Good suggestion.
DD14 is super excited about Interlochen. She reminded me yesterday that the max class size is about 13 kids. <<So Jealous!>>
Thanks again everyone,
Jenny
