Hello! I'm looking into the DYS program for my six year old son. I used to think I didn't need to get him tested because we homeschooled, but I think DYS would be a good help for us. Plus, lately I've wondered if he has processing issues or is just acting his age; it seems like 95% of what we say to him goes in one ear and out the other. Maybe I should get his hearing tested too, lol.. actually maybe I should.
We are low income, and he is on CHIP (texas state health insurance program). Does anyone know if insurance like this will cover testing? How to go about it? What test to get? I'm so lost and no one in my area seems to deal with this kind of thing.. I get a lot of folks wondering why I'm considering testing.
He is almost certainly gifted: in his homeschool curriculum he is in 5th grade math, 3rd grade english, studying physics designed for grades 4-6, reads at middle school level, etc. He is the #8 top USCF chess player in the US for his age. I don't know how gifted he is, but I'm starting to think it'd be good to know.
Advise?
