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My DD6 took the WISC-IV last week. I do not yet have the full written report, but the overall scores are:

FSIQ: 132
GAI: 146

First, the tester was not at all worried about her slow processing speed (76, I think) saying it was her perfectionism, and not at all unusual with gifted kiddos. Do you all agree? Or should we be looking at something else?

Also, she got a 10 on comprehension b/c she had a hard time warming up and speaking very much to the tester (which is typical of her), so the tester switched to information and she got a 17 (I guess the requires more one-word answers). Is this, combined with a low processing speed a concern as well?

Secondly, does she qualify for DYS? Is that something we should do now, or wait until she's older?

Thanks!

http://www.davidsongifted.org/young...holars___Qualification_Criteria_384.aspx

According to that, a GAI of 146 would work. Then you'd just need either achievement data or a portfolio to go with it.

I have a perfectionistic son. Imagine re-re-re-checking your answers to make sure you didn't make a mistake; it adds up, even for a fairly speedy thinker. If the tester's experience and qualifications include expertise with learning disabilities, and you and the tester don't see any red flags, I wouldn't worry about it. If you have some reason to suspect learning disabilities, seek more info.

I guess that, as to whether to apply to DYS, it would depend on whether you think that the other pieces of the application would be strong and whether you think she really needs the support/advocacy. I have one dd with similar FSIQ and GAI scores for whom we have not applied b/c she does not have supporting achievement data, is 2e, and I'm not positive that she's the population they're aiming to serve or would be inclined to accept.

There is always that range of error on any test. If you feel like 146 is the lower end of her personal "range" and not the upper, it might be worth going ahead and applying.

On a side note, I've heard a few people here mentioning lower comprehension scores and the tester substituting information, which came in higher. That has me wondering b/c my dd was twice much, much lower on comprehension on the WISC-IV than the other two indices but never given any of the optional substitute tests. Not enough of a reason to retest, but it does make me curious how she would have done on something else.

Artsmartmom and Criicket2. ...do apply. I would bet that 2/3rds of the kids in DYS are right on the boarderline. And plenty are 2 e.