Gifted Issues Discussion homepage Forums Identification, Testing & Assessment The wait is finally over.

On the bright side, I was at the school yesterday and spoke with his teacher for a brief moment. She was amazed at his scores, and is now seeing him in a different light, and starting to challenge him. He came home a very happy boy.

I have a different perspective. I think some independent testing is in order. I would start with a psych specializing in gifted kids: someone who is on your kids' side and has no other interests. Don't let the school railroad you into anything. Everyone deserves time to evaluate their options.

I'd also pick up a copy of "Wrightslaw: From Emotions to Advocacy" tout de suite.

Good luck!

[That's a good sign and supports your assessment that it's an issue of being under challenged. I ditto the advice to take your time and not get railroaded. When I said I'd take them up on their offer, I thought it was to pay for an IQ test. I'd probably pay for an independent IQ test with a psychologist who specializes in gifted children before deciding whether to go to a pediatric neurologist.