Desperately seeking advice. IEP not working. What are my opetions?

[nvts]

You might also hear the term "neuropsychologist" evaluation when you're talking to doctors and hospitals.

They will test him every way from sunday, IQ's, learning disabilities, read/write issues, sensory integration you name it. BUT: try and remember a lot of his background (did he flip out with itchy tags, fleeting eye contact, smells effecting outbursts, age that he toilet trained, etc). This helps them identify which tests to start with.

Ask questions, questions, questions.

It depends on what insurance you have and what dr.'s are testing. Ask each facility if they take your insurance. It's the easiest way to go!

Good luck!

Beth

 

[Sheila]

That is a big drop. IQs should not fall in this manner in my opinion. Unless there's been a traumatic brain injury or medication is causing major cognitive problems, it usually means intervention is poor.

Standardized test scores are reported in different ways, but they all equate.

For instance:

20 percentile = 87 Standard Score
30 percentile = 92 Standard Score

3 percentile = 71 Standard Score
9 percentile = 80 Standard Score
87
http://www.wrightslaw.com/advoc/articles/tests_measurements.html will show you how the scores correlate.


Also see: Why are IQ Scores Falling @ http://www.conductdisorders.com/forum/showthread.php?t=406 .

How long has it been since the school district completely reevaluated your child via normed/standardized testing?

 

[tryinghard]

Shelia,

I may have written the IQ incorrectly..it actually went up. In first grade it was around 85 then in 5th grade it was at 100 or slightly higher.

I will look at the link you provided for standardized testing. Thank you.

He was reevaluated in 5th grade and had testing done through the school and school psycologist. Is that what you are referring to?