From my understanding, it's important that person who perform the test to be familiar or have experience working with "gifted" child to get accurate result on the test. (My son has perfectionist trait. He need a person who know how to work around him to get him open up for some challenge. He also doesn't like doing anything thing that is timed whether it's a game or test.)
Hi Geggychick -
Welcome. Generally, it isn't recommended to give the WPPSI to a gifted 5 year old. A WISC would better show that child's strengths. But a WISC can't be given until the child is 6. Is your son close to his 6th birthday? Was there a specific reason that you wanted the WPPSI? What about a SB-V?
Lots of background here:
http://hoagiesgifted.org/testing.htmIf you do find a recommendation, share it here:
http://www.hoagiesgifted.org/psychologists.htmIf you want to say more about why you are interested in getting the testing, we might have useful general advice. Wish I had a name for you.
If you have to cold call a lot of offices, you can ask - 'In the last year, how many kids have you tested with an IQ between 130 and 140? Over 140? Over 150?' and assure the office that you just need a ballpark estimate. Don't let them get away with 'I deal with a lot of gifted kids...'
Best Wishes,
Grinity
