Hello. I am new to all of this. I want to apologize before hand, because this will be long.
At the age of 6, my son was referred to a psychologist because we suspected ADHD. He was diagnosed with ADHD. We expressed our concerns to the psychologist about a possible learning disorder because we recently learned he had an RTI. It was at this point he decided to do an IQ test.
WISC IV (done at the age of 6)
VCI 138 (99th%, very superior)
Comprehension 16
Similarities 15
Vocabulary 18
PRI 131 (98% superior)
Block Design 13
Picture Concepts (19)*
Matrix Reasoning 16
WMI (did not complete;score prorated on 1 of 2 subtests:est 110, 75th%)
Digit Span 12
Letter Number -
PSI (did not complete;score prorated on 1 of 2 subtests: est. 73, 4th%)
Coding 5
Symbol Search -
* "we had to stop testing for lack of time (there were still 7 items left and he had missed only 1 of the previous 4 items and the discontinue rule is 5 consecutive missed items"
It has taken close to two years to get the IQ results from the psychologist. My son is currently 8 and in the second grade.
The report from the psychologist focuses on the delayed fine motor planning and speed skills and possible accomodations.I recently made copies of the report for his teacher to look over. When we had our meeting, I asked what her thoughts were about the report. All she gave me was a blank stare. I explained the fine motor skills problem and she stated that he just needed to slow down when he wrote. As far as his IQ, I expressed concerns because he is only reading at grade level and the psychologist told me, based on his score, he should be reading well above grade level. She had no answer. I then went on to explain that in spelling and math he catches on quickly, normally the first time. Still no answer. I have the feeling she doesn't really care for him because she is always sending nit-picky notes home. She recently told me that he has such a wild imagination, and it wasn't in a positive way.
I guess I'm just looking for some thoughts on the situation. I don't fully understand the IQ test scores and maybe someone could shed some light?? I've heard of the GAI..would that be useful in this situation? This is a very small, rural district that doesn't acknowledge gifted students. Any ideas on how to approach the school or what I should be asking for?
Any help would be greatly appreciated! I feel so lost right now..I don't know what direction I should go with this. What upsets me the most, is that I feel the teacher has me doubting that my child is bright...I'm second guessing myself.
