Hi Everyone

You have all been so helpful to me and I hope you don't mind me asking a few more queries. I was wondering if anyone has been in this position or could shed light on the following now we have achievement test as well.

My DS IQ test results on WISC -

Verbal - 132
Perceptual 137
Working Memory 97
Processing Speed 108.

Thank you Dottie for calculating/estimating GAI as 144 (if I've recollected correctly).
Fast forward to his achievement test which was a combination of the Neale Analysis and WIAT. Whilst cannot give you exact scores (as only shown verbally, report not issued). Everything (even Maths what i perceived to be a great strenght of my son's) fell in the average range. Apparently, spelling was the worst with most sub-scores around 88, 91, 93 etc.... Reading and writing did not fare much better and maths just spot on around 100 average. To be honest, this reflects the 'nose-dive' in his grades (grade 3) this year. He has always avoided reading and writing tasks - the psych said that it was painful to watch his writing and she did not even get him to write the last paragraph as he was so distressed at the thought. Also in the maths he got fairly simple addition and subtraction wrong - stuff he used to do really well at in grade one and 2 - it looked almost careless, impulsive and like he didn't check his work. With one "8 X timetable" apparently he simply said 'too hard' I'll just guess. I know at school he does like to get "tests over and one with as quickly as possible" and hates writing as it takes way too long.

Has anyone any ideas - we probably will go further with a neuropsych (as suggested by this forum previously) but I wondered if anyone had any thoughts from experience? The word "dyslexic" was mentioned. The psych seemed very concerned by the results and said that he needs significant help and how frustrated he must be.

Perhaps it is relevant (not sure) his younger sister has been found to be HG+ and at 4.5 reads and comprehends around the 8 year level. He gets very concerned she will "catch up with him" nad perhaps supersede him in what he sees as his good areas (ie. maths).

From a now VERY confused mother. ANy input (any at all) gratefully appreciated!

Tiz