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I just wanted to comment on the RIAS. I have also heard that it can run high, but both of my kids had scores that were consistent with later testing (SB-5, WISC-IV, and KBIT-2). So, while it is good to know that it can run high, don't assume that it is high. If you need an exact score or if information from the subtests may be helpful, it's worth getting more testing. I am glad that we obtained more because it was helpful in qualifying for things such as DYS and for getting a good picture of strengths and weaknesses. Whether to get the testing done independently is a separate issue and depends on what you want to learn and how receptive your school district is to outside scores.