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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Hi OP, saw this revived thread and wanted to answer you Q about how MCPS identifies GT/LD kids (which is what MCPS uses instead of the broader term 2E which also includes kids who are gifted and have some non-LD based disability like ADHD -- MCPS includes all that in their GT/LD eligibility).

I don't think there's a hard MCPS cut-off for what is "GT."  Generally, I would say an IQ of above 120 probably qualifies.

Look up what MCPS says is GT/LD on this page -- http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/curriculum/enriched/gtld/.

They look at more than just IQ, and it is not a hard determination (i.e. no hard score cut off or "must meet 3 out of 4 criteria" type cut-off).

FWIW, on the "suicide threats," I wouldn't lecture or threaten consequences for this kind of talk.  Tell him that you understand that he says such stuff because he is so unhappy.  Have a serious talk about how suicide is a permanent solution for what you assure him is a temporary problem because you are working to put supports in place for him.  Explain about the testing and how some kids have brains which are great (i.e. very smart, work well) but don't necessarily work in the way that school thinks brains work.  This is definitely true for ADD kids.  Explain how ADD can be a plus, but also a problem to manage in certain environments.  (Like how school thinks kids should be able to sit still for long periods and work quickly which may be difficult for ADD kid, even when they "know" the school work.)

[b]I would seriously rethink working with a psychologist who advocates "consequences" for "fake suicide threats".[/b]  Find another one who is experienced in ADD and the anxiety and depression that can be associated with it due to the mismatch in abilities and demands. [/quote]

+1 All this psychologist will do is drive the suicidality underground.[/quote]

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