![]() We request on the day of the child’s testing, that the testing be done either in the morning or early afternoon, but not after a long day of school. We set aside time to give the parent opportunities to discuss the results and answer any questions the parent may have. While all of the time may not be needed, we want to make sure your child has opportunities to take breaks, or if the child works at a slower pace, they will not be rushed. When coming for a gifted evaluation appointment in our office, approximately 2½ to 3 hours should be allotted. Our reports are in accordance with Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach County School Systems’ requirements. A written report is provided within five business days after testing. Following the administration of the test, we provide immediate verbal feedback of the results to the parent.Ĥ. However, the Palm Beach County School System has other requirement that our office also meets, and which may require an additional fee.ģ. In addition, the Palm Beach County school system has other requirements that our office also meets. ![]() The test that is generally provided are the Wechsler Intelligence Scales, unless another test has been requested or is necessary. A brief interview with parent and child about their learning styles, past school experiences, and current academic placement.Ģ. Our gifted evaluation includes the following:ġ. Our office provides gifted testing for such placements. In addition to the test identifying whether or not your child meets giftedness criteria for the school system, the report will also highlight their style of learning, strengths, and weaknesses which your child may have. A gifted evaluation will provide a breakdown of intellectual strengths and weaknesses and indicate whether criteria are met for placement in a gifted program. Gifted (often referred to as IQ) testing measures various thinking ability skills including verbal and nonverbal abilities, working memory and processing speed. However, public schools (and many private schools) require intelligence testing to identify whether or not a child meets the gifted programming criteria in order to enter this type of classroom. is persistent and has a high energy levelĪll children are gifted in their own ways.has an interest in cause-effect relations.asks many questions of a provocative nature.uses a large number of words easily and accurately.retains and uses information which has been heard or read.shows superior judgment in evaluating things.is involved with many exploratory type activities.displays a great originality and curiosity about objects, situations or events. ![]() is resourceful – solving problems by ingenious methods.needs little outside control – applies self discipline.is venturesome, wanting to do new things.provides very alert, rapid answers to questions.Some of the signs of an advanced or possibly gifted child include: As a parent you may see some of these signs and characteristics in your child. Private schools may have other names for an advanced program. In public schools this is referred to as the “gifted program”. In many schools, programs are designed to meet these academic needs. There are times when children require a more challenging educational environment. Psychological Factors Affecting General Medical Conditions.Anxiety and Depression Association of America.Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADD/ADHD). ![]()
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