I mean, I assume we all agree that a 2E kid should be accomodated, but my PG kid with only slightly above average speed and memory scores should get nothing?
Maybe that's the answer to this particular issue. That scores ahould be based on each other, not on an average mean, so that a child with a PG VCI/PRI score and a ND PSI/WMI should be considered to have a dual exceptionality. Then there would be a legal recourse to obtain the proper services and accomodations. (of course this is in a perfect world where children are atually given the services they need)
That's one solution. I agree.
But honestly, I don't think it even has to be that significant a shift. I think we (meaning "people in general") just need to detach "GT" and "fast" in our minds. They do go together sometimes, but not always.
I don't think my son needs special services for his above-average (but not GT) PSI and WMI. I just think it needs to be okay for him to take a moment to study a problem or to consider his answer before speaking. It needs to be okay for him to write something down so he can see it so that he doesn't have to hold it in his head.
I was just despairing because I felt like if people HERE don't even think kids who are deep but not fast should be served, then what hope do we have of fixing things in the real world?
