Yes I totally agree!! I think it's more about personality than it is about IQ, but I did find IQ information helpful and I'm very glad I had him tested. Yet, even though he's not way out there compared to most kids on this board, he was totally miserable in school whereas many kids here are fine in PS w/ accommodations. However, our district offers NO accommodations. They offer a pullout which is about creativity development but that's it. The district is also very into lock-step for all students and I had inside recommendation that it wasn't the right environment for my son. Now a friend lives in a different state, near a major university and my son would love school there. So you can't say kid w/ IQ of 145 won't do well in PS...you have to look at the personality of the kid, the environment of the school. Some kids are ferocious learners and need to be learning, learning, learning ... other kids are fine w/ living inside their head, love the social aspects of school, and do their learning outside or else are just content w/ grade level even though IQ and achievement says they are capable of so much more. I think IQ is just one small piece to the puzzle.
I guess for many IQ doesn't tell you anything you didn't already know....for me, it was eye-opening. And every bit of data that comes in, continues to be eye-opening b/c I see him as a normal, average kid who drives me insane w/ his sensitivities.
dazey
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