It sounds like a great group of kids and that the teacher is being very helpful. A great teacher can make a great year, but I would go ahead with testing due to you can't control what next year or the year after will be like. I would test as soon as WISC IV is availible because she is happy now, and things like depression and anxiety or 'blending in' pressure all depress scores.
Test while they are well and cooperative - as they get older they get wiser and that can work against you. By age 7 when my son took him I got the 'well I think these scores are an underestimate due to depression and anxiety' - AT AGE 7! Can I have a 'do over' ticket to my parenting life?
Gah!
The present is so much better, it's hard to imagine that the past is really real. But it is.
Love and More Love,
Grinity
Thanks, Grinity. You always give great advice
We didn't have the "dumbing down to blend in" issue with our oldest. He was bored out of his mind, though.
Anxiety and depression at 7? That doesn't sound like a problem anyone should have at 7!
She's definitely well and cooperative now, except when she's fighting with her sister
Honestly, we didn't think she would be in the same level as her brother. She's definitely more artistic and creative. We read the previous thread "Gifted Siblings", and decided to have her tested. It's better to know now, and hopefully we won't get as dumbfounded when dealing with issues later
