Giftedness Assessment
What to Expect
Giftedness assessments identify students with high ability in the areas of cognitive and/or academic functioning. An assessment for identifying giftedness typically includes:
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Review of developmental, medical, behavioral, and family history
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Review of report cards, teacher feedback, and results from any previous standardized testing
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Assessment of cognitive abilities using comprehensive, standardized measures (including verbal and nonverbal abilities, working memory, and processing speed)
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Assessment of academic achievement in the areas of reading, writing, and math
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Review of any already completed work that may be indicative of your child’s unique gifts or talents. This could include previously written work (e.g., poems, creative writing, etc.), artwork, and/or audio/video recordings of any musical or theatrical talents, etc.
Further evaluation in additional areas may also be necessary when suspected learning, emotional, behavioral, or attention problems are evident.
