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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Your first child must have significantly low processing scores, as my dc has a FSIQ a couple points lower and a higher GAI.

May I assume that your second child has higher processing scores than the first? This child will likely fare better in school and may even "seem" more intelligent in a classroom setting.

I understand the second child wants to do what the first child does, but you can likely find a program that is a better fit and better fits his interests.

And I really hope you didn't tell either one of them their scores. No good can come from that. [/quote]

then maybe this is the opportunity to start teaching him how to deal with disappointment
Yes, first child has a huge processing speed deficit. Second child can manage much more easily in the classroom and is very focused whereas first child is not.

I have no intention of telling either their scores, but they'll be able to figure out ballpark just based on inclusion in/exclusion from this program, if they ever get savvy enough to look up parameters online (like as high school students; not right now). They are both acutely aware that the program is for the "super smart" kids, so second son will be feeling like he is not smart if he didn't get into the program. He's six, so it's hard to explain that 99th percentile is great.  What he internalizes is that he didn't do well enough and isn't smart enough.  [/quote][/quote]

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