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[quote=Anonymous]I'm going to throw out numbers here because I need input from other parents about whether this is normal and to be expected, or whether I should consider further action.

Child 1 scored a 148 full scale IQ, with a GAI of 156.  GAI calculated because he had a substantially lower processing speed.

Child 2 scored a 135 full scale IQ.  His processing speed was also his weakest area but no GAI calculated because it was not as substantial a difference.

Is it normal to have such a significant variation between sibling IQ scores?  Right now, I really, really care about this because Child 2 needs to meet a threshold number of 140 to be admitted to a certain program (not in DC area).  Child 2 had three nights of poor sleep before the test - like awake 2-3 hours after bedtime for those nights before the test, and then slept until 10:30 the day after the test (the kid is usually up by 7 at the latest).

I'm worried Child 2 did not score as well as he could have, but if I hear from several of you that such a significant variation is not unusual, I may just accept it for what it is and move on.  This sucks, though, as the program is awesome and Child 2 would love to be part of it.  I am super sad for him.

Thanks.[/quote]

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