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We finally have the appointment with the neuropsych to talk about DD8's test results this afternoon. We made the testing appointments in February, and she tested in July. There was a snafu and the followup appointment to talk to us didn't get scheduled right then, and then the NP was out of town and my husband was out of town and ... here we are. At least it will happen.

All I know is that when DH took her to the achievement testing, the NP commented at pickup that DD8 had gotten into some high school material.

I'll post again when I know - just hoping for some soothing vibes before the appointment.

Soothing vibes sent your way. Remember that the testing doesn't change the child that you have known and loved for years. It just gives you better information to try and get her what she needs.

Good luck - here is hoping for definitive answers for you all.

Sending calming vibes your way - it will be ok!!!

I can't believe how long you've had to wait for the follow-up visit - I'm glad you're finally able to see the neuropsych, and I hope having the visit will help give you useful info, and that this school year will be a good one for your dd.

Best wishes,

polarbear

Well, we'll get the full report next week, but it will have a diagnosis of dysgraphia and suggested accommodations. I also expect that we'll be using it for a DYS application. Here's the scores:

WISC-IV
Verbal Comprehension 146 (99.9 %ile)
Similarities 19
Vocabulary 19
Comprehension 15
Information (16)
Perceptual Reasoning 139 (99.5 %ile)
Block Design 18 (without time bonus, 19)
Picture Concepts 15
Matrix Reasoning 16
Working Memory 123 (94 %ile)
Digit Span 14 (forward and backward both 14}
Letter-Number Sequence 14
Processing Speed 109 (73 %ile)
Coding 11
Symbol Search 12

TLC-E Ambiguous Sentences 16 (98 %ile)

VMI
Visual-Motor Integration 118 (88 %ile)
Visual Perception 122 (93 %ile)
Motor Coordination 105 (63 %ile)

WJ-III
Broad Reading 124 (94 %ile)
Basic Reading Skills 121 (92 %ile)
Letter-Word Identification 125 (95 %ile)
Word Attack 112 (78 %ile)
Reading Comprehension 117 (88 %ile)
Reading Fluency 121 (92 %ile)

Broad Written Language 125 (95 %ile)
Written Expression 124 (95 %ile)
Spelling 123 (93 %ile)
Writing Samples 119 (89 %ile)
Writing Fluency 122 (93 %ile)

Broad Math 148 (>99.9 %ile)
Math Calc Skills 136 (99 %ile)
Calculation 148 (>99.9 %ile)
Math Fluency 100 (50 %ile)
Math Reasoning (Applied Problems) 142 (99.7 %ile)

Still processing everything from the meeting, but it's nice to have a diagnosis and some semblance of a plan.

ETA: I asked about extended norms, and she said she would go back and calculate them. She said that she had never done that before, but clearly knew what they were and was planning to go look up how to do it. She said that they would likely be higher, especially since DD got all the way to the end of the test on many subtests.

I'm going to call the school on Monday (which is supposed to be the first day that they are accessible by phone), and set up a meeting with the school counselor to discuss next steps. Any BTDT advice?

The only thing I can say is that it is often the case that LD IEP's focus on accommodating deficits. I'd also push for accommodations for his strengths. Good luck with the call and getting things rolling!