At our last assessment (for autism) the psychiatrist would not test her because of selective mutism. I do have to agree - she will not answer those questions. It is sad to see because at home she loves to read to us and "show" her knowledge. She does talk at school but it is not at the level she does at home. I have offered to take the comprehension test home and fill in the answers but I'm not sure that the school likes that idea.
I am going to ask her pediatrician if she thinks we should try or not since some time has passed. The resource teacher tried testing her the first week of school. I did tell her about the SM and it was not a good idea. She didn't listen but my dd would not answer her anyway.
Last year I sent in "gifts" too. The teacher actually appreciated it and would put it up so my daughter would be proud of her work. I miss that teacher - she recognized my dd's strengths!
Last edited by corrine; 09/28/10 07:03 PM.
