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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][b][quote=Anonymous]Hi, yes my son took the wisc iv in Sept 2013 (3rd grade), solely in preparation to apply to privates.  Beyond the cost of the test, we opted to pay for an extra hour of Dr Adler's time to review the results, and in particular we noted and questioned the disparities between processing speed and the other areas on the test (again, he had about 25th% in processing speed vs 95-99% on the other test areas).  Dr Adler acknowledged the disparity but said it is not uncommon and he did not indicate that he was troubled by it or that it required any further testing. So we did not think it was anything to investigate further. I can't see how going back to Dr Adler would help - he was nonplussed by my son's results.  Which in part is why I was surprised to see so many posters suggesting that I get my son "tested" (I'm still not certain what is meant by that - presumably more than another wisc test. a full neuropsych? someone mentioned auditory?). Thanks for helping walk me through this. [/quote][/b]

The other PPs (myself included) are suggesting you get the full battery of tests done - usually a three day process to allow for rest and downtime between tests, costing about $3k, much of which (at least for us) is not covereed by insurance.  Good testers will work at trying to learn everything about how your child's brain processes emotions, facts, memory (short and long term), colors, focus, and will try to tease out proper diagnoses, if any, like ADHD/ASD/ODD/High or low I.Q./dyslexia, etc. etc. etc.  That's why it takes so long.[/quote]

Agree with PP...although sometimes insurance will pay a portion of it.  Mine paid the entire cost, but that is highly unusual.  The test is necessary to get an accurate diagnosis and determine what kinds of accommodations will be needed for your DS.  Your pediatrician can probably give you some names of providers in your area that do this sort of testing.  Good luck.[/quote]

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