We have not shared scores with our kids. My DS knows he above 130 based on general percentiles needed for programs. He remarkably has not looked the requirements for his DYS status. I am glad we have not told him. At 14, I think the information would impact him negatively. He already knows how different he is from other kids and doesn't need a number to tell himself that.
My DD doesn't even know what an IQ test is or that she took one. She only knew she was going to see a doctor how was giving her brain a check up. She doesn't seem to have a clue to how different she is from her peers. She stands out in areas her peers don't recognize yet and is weaker in areas they do notice like writing and drawing.
It was the advice of our tester not to share the information with our children. It maybe no big deal at one age and a really big problem at later date. It's just not a bell that can be unrung. We have told DS as an adult he can know, but not now.
Last edited by Jtooit; 03/18/14 07:10 PM.
