Knowing a ball park GAI helps a lot. It is more in keeping with where we think she is and I actually feel a bit relieved that it is not as high as we were told it might be. Gosh, I hope that doesn't sound bad to say that out loud. But with ADHD, anxiety, crippling perfectionism and a lower working memory speed... I can't even think what it would be like for her to be EG/PG. And she never fit any of the descriptions that I read for EG/PG kids. I am happy that my 'mommy' sense was right. Thanks again!
I'm missing something here, GAI of 145 to 150 is PG by Davidson YSP standards, although it's true that Davidson PG is about the most lenient version of PG I've seen.
Was your daughter well -medicated during the testing?
It's true that a PGlet with anxiety and ADHD and active perfectionism probably needs less advanced classes than a PGlet without all the other stuff going on, at least until a whole new curriculum can be designed to take into account the strengths and weaknesses of this sort of kid.
It is definitely ok to wish that your DD wasn't so unusually gifted, given her challenges, however it's best to keep in mind that she is about as high up as the tests can measure in her strength areas, and when she does learn to manage her challenge areas, the strengths will be there and more obvious than ever.
I think that your mommy sense is still right, and that she is PG. It just plain looks different on 2Enick.
Hugs and More Hugs,
Grinity
