Hi all,
After several years of getting snippets of information about the challenges facing our intense, perfectionist, gifted kiddo, we decided to get a full neuropsych evaluation for DS (6.5 years old). We are investing in having this done by a highly regarded tester in the SF Bay Area who specializes in gifted kids. She is doing a swath of tests including IQ, achievement, hearing, etc.
We had scheduled for four 2-hour sessions. After the first session, the tester said she was having to spend a very long time because DS was answering many hard questions. And - she was having to "negotiate" with him to get him to persevere on the hardest topics. So she suggested we might need more sessions, and we put a bunch more on the calendar.
I really appreciate her skill in getting the best from him. But we have now gone to seven 2-hour sessions, and she is not yet able to estimate how many more it will take! Even assuming he is only productive during half a session, that's seven hours of time. When I ask, the tester explains that the results of one test often lead her to give another so that she can get a fuller picture.
I have considerable confidence that there is no problem with running up a bill or anything. This office has an incredible waiting list so that's just not an issue. And we very much want as complete a picture as possible of DS's strengths/weaknesses/challenges. But - should I be pressing more for details as to where we are and how long this will take? Do any of you have experience with this sort of testing taking such a very long time? I'm trying to be patient, but I'm starting to chafe. Some perspective from you guys would really help.
Thanks,
Sue
