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<blockquote data-quote="Marguerite" data-source="post: 129362" data-attributes="member: 1991"><p>It's not good to test kids too often. It makes the tests invalid. BUT you can arrange for a private psychologist to assess him FURTHER, get copies of all previous test results in detail sent to a private psychologist and get an opinion based n existing results. There could well be further tests required, but at least it shouldn't involve repeat testing.</p><p></p><p>It could be different in the US, but hre in Australia I don't trust the accuracy of school testing. My younger three have been tested privately as well as in the school setting, with widely varying results. ALL the school testing averaged out the sub-scores, which gave a much lower IQ estimate and they then used this lower score to justify inaction. "She's not really as bright as you thought; we don't need to give her extension. But she's doing well enough in maths for a kid with her IQ score." She was in fact in the learning disabled but gifted group - needing extension in skill areas PLUS remedial coaching.</p><p></p><p>When the boys were first tested, they both scored as retarded. They have since been tested in the 135-145 range. BIG difference!</p><p></p><p>Marg</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Marguerite, post: 129362, member: 1991"] It's not good to test kids too often. It makes the tests invalid. BUT you can arrange for a private psychologist to assess him FURTHER, get copies of all previous test results in detail sent to a private psychologist and get an opinion based n existing results. There could well be further tests required, but at least it shouldn't involve repeat testing. It could be different in the US, but hre in Australia I don't trust the accuracy of school testing. My younger three have been tested privately as well as in the school setting, with widely varying results. ALL the school testing averaged out the sub-scores, which gave a much lower IQ estimate and they then used this lower score to justify inaction. "She's not really as bright as you thought; we don't need to give her extension. But she's doing well enough in maths for a kid with her IQ score." She was in fact in the learning disabled but gifted group - needing extension in skill areas PLUS remedial coaching. When the boys were first tested, they both scored as retarded. They have since been tested in the 135-145 range. BIG difference! Marg [/QUOTE]
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