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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Here are the numbers for the WISC IV. Based upon Dr. feedback, we are not going to appeal. Processing speed is too low. Great disparity between DC actual intelligence (the 1st two) and the processing and working memory. Of course, we know that DC is exceptionally bright; talks about evolution, continental splits, weather patterns, taxes and other advanced topics on a daily basis. We believe that AAP would be the most appropriate environment for DC given abilities; however, understand that the scores may in some way be held against DC on any future appeal. It is frustrating deciding whom to trust with all of this. We don't want to make a wrong move and feel that FCPS already has us in check mate. Putting our faith in the Dr. and following her advice. I would like to appeal, but won't because of the aforementioned.

VC - 132
PO - 130
WM - 97
Processing - 85
Full Scale - 119[/quote]

Just to give some numbers for perspective, our DC had VCI and PRI very similar to your DC's (one was a little higher, the other was a little lower), but processing was in the low 40 percentiles, Average. Even this processing speed was low enough that Dr. Dahlgren raised the possibility of ADHD. So I would think that 16% for processing would be unusually low, and maybe the degree of the processing issue was the basis of Dr. Dahlgren's recommendation. In our case Dr. Dahlgren recommended pursuing AAP placement. It is true that VCI and PRI are more strongly considered than working memory and processing speed in determinations of "giftedness," but I think this is more in terms of gifted children having high VCI and PRI but working memory and processing speed at only average levels. See article at link below for an idea of typical "gifted" subscores:

http://www.gifteddevelopment.com/PDF_files/NewWISC.pdf

How is your DC doing in school so far? Did Dr. Dahlgren give an idea what the reason could have been for the initial denial? If NNAT and FxAT were very strong, not sure that test scores are the issue and that WISC would make a big difference. If the report card was weak, showing some signs of struggle even in general ed, and GBRS was low, the low processing could possibly be held more against your DC. On the other hand if GBRS was stellar, all 4s on report card, currently receiving advanced instruction in one or more areas, and the only problem was a low FxAT, for example, then it might seem more like the high WISC VCI and PRI could be helpful. I would think that Dr. Dahlgren took all the various factors into account in making her recommendation, a more informed one than anyone could make on this board. If you wait one more year and address the processing issue, retaking CogAT as suggested or even a new WISC, the worst that could happen might be a year's delay in starting the program. It seems that Dr. Dahlgren sees a greater risk to letting the 16% processing speed figure be known to FCPS at this time. I don't know at all how such a number would be regarded, but again it may need to be viewed in the context of all the other factors.[/quote]

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