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Please excuse my newbie questions here. I have few basic questions I am struggling with and hope someone can help me answer them !

1) Of the 3 achievement tests Davidson requires, KTEA-II, WIAT-II, WJ-III -- Is there a better test of the 3? Any recommendations? DD10 is a 4'th grader - we are planning on applying for DYS program.

2) Also, does any one have recommendations of any psychologist in and around Massachussetts?

3) I guess I can google around to find more on these tests - but, is there a website/forum out there - that can provide insight into what these tests are, compare them on some metrics etc ..

Thanks for all your help,
svmp

If it's a tester you need, Grinity recommended Aimee Yermish to us. I haven't had the pleasure of speaking with her yet, as recent times have been full of work emergencies for me. My wife praised Aimee's apparent expertise, perceptivity, and horse sense, and said that she is obviously focused on the child's needs instead of being a money-grubbing hustler with a degree.

YMMV-- she may well be a money-grubbing hustler-- but I don't think so. She apparently spends a lot of time interpreting the testing results, and can also serve as an advocate with the local school system.

Thanks for the suggestion lucounu! My search yeilded few other posts recommending Aimee. I'll definitely keep her on my contact list. Thanks again!

Look on Hoagies, I've been told there is a listing of reccomended Testers.