Hi,
I have an 8 year old daughter in 3rd grade who I wish to have IQ tested to determine if she is gifted or not.
I know that she is bright and suspect she may be gifted, I am finally ready to move forward and have her IQ tested. I went to Hoagies list and found two psychologists in my area and called them both.
One said that she would administer the WISC 4 test and it would take an hour and a half, she said she would meet with me alone for a 2nd consultation and go over all of the information and answer any questions I have for as long as it takes. This would cost $500.
The 2nd person said he would like to administer both the WISC 4 test and an Achievement Test. He seemed to place more emphasis on the achievement test even though I told him that I was more concerned about the intelligence testing. My daughter has taken the NWEA and scores in the highest percentiles 98/99, so I feel the achievement test would be redundant. What I don't know is her actual IQ score and areas of strength/weakness, which is why I wish to have the focus on the IQ test. He would charge $400 ($800 total) for each test but he does not do the follow up consultation, just a written report.
So, my gut is telling me to go with the first psychologist but I would like to know from experienced people if I would be doing any sort of disservice by not having the Achievement Testing done.
Any thoughts or opinions? Thanks!
