Cassmo451, you're right - our kids can often have more than one issue going on at the same time, and focusing on one thing at a time is a good approach that helps keep life sane and also helps you see what makes a difference vs what doesn't help.
Polarbear, He did ask about the score because he had some concerns about that. But when she took those test in second grade she was so concerned about being taken out of class (and missing classwork) for testing that she stressed out a lot! The school's counselor had to test her one subtest at a time to get them all in without her freaking out. They stated that she was terrified of not getting her classwork done.
The big question I have here though is - in spite of all that anxiety, didn't your dd do really much better on all the subtests except for processing speed? In the face of such overwhelming anxiety, I would expect to see it impact scores a bit more evenly across the board instead of just that one specific area.
I'd also put that dip in processing speed together with:
The only big concern I have is that she doesn't like to write. She said that if she could type out her writing assignments it would help her. Her handwriting is getting better but she is slow at it.
I am concerned there may be a motorskills issue going on but not sure at this point. She has trouble tying her shoes still.
Both of these combined with the extreme dip in processing speed on the WISC, when considered together, point to a possible fine motor issue - which could be causing her stress, especially in school. For some kids who have anxiety-prone personalities, like my ds, that type of stress, even though it might not seem like a big deal to us as parents (I'm speaking for myself here - I never would have realized it on my own) can lead to incredibly debilitating anxiety.
polarbear
