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Someone mentioned doing a NPSI (shortened version of the WPPSI?) and I was wondering if anyone knew anything about it or how I could find out about it. TIA

Did they maybe say "NEPSY" (pronounced nepp'-see)?

Thanks for responding, Aimee. That certainly seems like a possibility but she said it was the short form of the WPPSI because she wanted to get a general idea about IQ. I am not sure if I want that sort of assessment (abbreviated form of the WPPSI) but can't seem to find much out about it. I'll call and ask her if she meant the NEPSY just to make sure.

No, unlikely to have been the NEPSY if it was being used "to get a general idea about IQ." Hm. I haven't heard of that one. Tester should answer you, though.

I don't know if this helps, but when my daughter was 3y5m, she was tested with a WPPSI that was somewhat abbreviated (for acceptance into a gifted school). I believe that because she was under the age of 4, she did not have every subtest.

She had 3 verbal subtests (receptive vocabulary, information and picture naming) and 2 performance subtests (block design and object assembly).

But the test results were not a "general idea" about IQ. I was given a specific score for Verbal, Performance, General Language and FSIQ. And the test was still called the WPPSI-III.

I could see someone saying that it would give you a "general idea" about IQ even if it is an IQ test, though, just b/c of the child's age. It can be hard to say for sure if the score is stable at that young of an age (although if it is really high, it seems reasonable to expect that the child will still have a high IQ later).

Very good point, Cricket. I completely agree.

Thanks for your help, but after all that wondering, she corrected herself after she said NIPSI again and said the WPPSI. My DD4 is being assessed primarily to rule out ADHD or anything on the spectrum. She does have some sensory issues and is intense and highly active. We have started the process, and things do not seem to point to anything on the spectrum yet, but it is a long process (10 clinical hours). The IQ testing isn't about finding out how gifted she is or isn't. It is just part of the entire package of neuropsychological testing. This tester is aware of my DD's advanced abilites and has met with her so I am hoping she will understand my DD even though she normally does not work with gifted kids.

Good luck:) I hope you get some answers. I know what you mean about the sensory issues, intensity, and high activity level. I have been wondering about ADHD for a while, but DD is so extreamly focused at times that I am thinking that can't be it. But she does have some things I question about the spectrum, but out here now, there is no one to have look at her. I would be interested to see how it turned out for your DD. HUGS

Hi Amanda,

My DD also seems to have great focus when she wants to focus, but she tunes people out and can her attention can go all over the place in highly stimulating environments. Again, there may just be sensory / giftedness issues, but we have decided to dive in and do a full assessment. Also, it is as though her "knob" is set at high and never, ever goes into any sort of resting or quiet mode. I'll let you know what comes of it.