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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Does anyone have experience with kids that are poor test takers?  Our son has severe ADHD and sitting still for these standardized tests is impossible.  He gets to a point that he just stops filling in answers or just fills in the answers with anything to finish.  He is in level 3 but was placed in level 4 classrooms this year.  He has excelled with the level 4 curriculum, getting all 4s.  He has a 14 GBRS but his test scores are abysmal.  I could take him for the WISC but that is a REALLY long test and I just don't think he can sit for it.

I feel like this one component is holding him back but his disability is the reason and I don't know how to get that point across in appeal.

Any advice would be appreciated![/quote]

DD also has ADHD. Test scores were not in pool, but just got into full-time Level IV. I totally feel you on the test thing. We seeked help towards the end of her K year due to inconsistent work and attitude about school in general. Psychologist did Woodcock-Johnson and WPPSI (since she was not 6 at the time). She had a classic ADHD profile with a split between exceptionally high scores on most areas and abysmal scores on working memory and processing speed. We got a 504 plan in place at the start of 1st and she has done great with no meds.

We knew her test scores would end up being a wildcard, so I packed her referral full of info from the psychologist's report including the old test scores and creative stuff from home (she writes & illustrates stories in her free time). I did not ask for her GBRS, but I bet it's pretty high because her K, 1, and 2 teachers have all commented to me how bright and creative she is. She's also spent considerable time with the AART since K.

So don't worry so much about test scores, but highlight the full package and what makes your child unique. And I'd also recommend 504 plan if you don't have it.[/quote]

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