Does your child think differently? Do they seem to have higher order thinking? Do they seem to have a higher cognitive and academic level? Does their problem solving seem advanced? Your child could be Gifted. Intelligence testing is required for Gifted eligibility and provides an Intelligence Quotient (IQ) score and information about cognitive strengths and weaknesses. Gifted assessments are required for enrollment into the Gifted program that offers gifted/advanced curriculum to provide more opportunity for your child to reach their full potential. Public and private schools require comprehensive IQ testing for children 4 years and older. I administer this nationally standardized assessment one-on-one with your child. The testing takes ~40 to 60 minutes. Prior to testing, I build rapport with your child to ensure they are fully comfortable, and I will work to extract every bit of intelligence possible. I will then have the results and psycho-educational report to you within 1 to 2 days. To qualify for Gifted your child needs a 130 standard score or above on the IQ test. Private schools have more flexible eligibility requirements.   

Here are the two requirements for gifted testing in Palm Beach County.

1.     Have your child take an IQ test and score 130 or above (administered by a psychologist).

2.     Have your child’s teacher complete a gifted characteristics checklist (the form is given to you by your child’s school once you bring the IQ report to them)

If your child meets both requirements, then a special plan called an Educational Plan (EP) is created with your involvement as a team member.

Characteristics of giftedness include, but not limited to:

• Advanced development

• Advanced academics

• Advanced language skills

• Advanced learning abilities

• High maturity level

• Advanced communication skills

• Superior understanding of their surroundings

• Creative thinking

• Superior or selected concentration

• Advanced emotional intelligence, such as, understanding and compassion

• Advanced attention to detail or observation

I am an approved testing administrator and evaluator for all schools in state and out of state. Please contact me for a free consult to discuss if testing your child for Gifted is the best educational decision.

Please visit the National Association for Gifted Children for an exhaustive list of Gifted characteristics and other helpful information.