Yeah, he was tested with the SB5. And above level testing. And the ADD behavior scale (whatever it's called). And the VMI. I know he doesn't have ADD - he is definitely typical at other times. He does exhibit OEs in terms of psychomotor and emotional. He is having more behavior issues at school - all related to not following directions, not controlling his physical behavior, talking too much and such. I really believe he is just plain bored.
The place I've come across for testing is called the FranCenter (
www.francenter.com) in IL. They offer all sorts of ability, acheivement and learning style assessments. They also provide school consultation and staff education. I'm going to call and see if they would meet our needs. I think I need an assessment that will clearly tell the school what to do for next year. I was thinking this year, while he's 7 to 7 and 1/2 years would be the best time for testing. I'm just second guessing myself about the need to test.
About the 4th grade test, he took it in a one-on-one setting with a teacher's aide. MrWiggly said he didn't want to go the 4th grade room to test. And the test didn't coincide timing wise with the 2nd grade version. So that was the only option. Testing was over a 4 day period. The first three days he told us that the test was "easy." But the last day he said that he knew the first part but then it got too hard and he just guessed. I'm really anxious to find out how he did. But worried that even if he scores above the 50th% on that test the school still won't have an idea of what to do for him.
Testing looks better and better as I read what I type!
