Anonymous
Post 09/21/2015 14:17     Subject: Neuropsychology testing recommendation

"For gifted, you don't need a full neuropsych just an IQ test, WISC-V. Should be less than 500 vs a neuropsych which will run at least 3000 and up."

Bad idea - a WISC only isn't going to answer OP's question. It won't tease out whether there's ADHD (gifted kids can have it!) and it won't tell OP whether her kid is gifted but has learning differences that hid the giftedness.
Anonymous
Post 09/21/2015 09:18     Subject: Neuropsychology testing recommendation

To 07:35: I had to ask both middle school and HS teachers for these evaluations, and was stunned by how well the teachers knew my kid. These were at big public schools, too. I was very impressed.
Anonymous
Post 09/21/2015 07:35     Subject: Re:Neuropsychology testing recommendation

NP. These evaluations require detailed questionnaires from teachers, right? How does this work in middle schools when the teachers don't know the kids that well?
Anonymous
Post 09/20/2015 23:27     Subject: Neuropsychology testing recommendation

Dr Dana O'Brien. Smart, compassionate, and takes insurance. We love her.
Anonymous
Post 09/02/2015 07:28     Subject: Neuropsychology testing recommendation

We used Dr. Kanakos at Children First in Vienna - very happy with her. It was around $2,500, but we didn't test for anxiety and/or social interaction.
Anonymous
Post 08/31/2015 11:24     Subject: Neuropsychology testing recommendation

Anonymous wrote:I would ask on the special needs board.


Actually, you'll get a lot of the same recs on the SN board. I'd also add the Lab School.
Anonymous
Post 08/31/2015 09:58     Subject: Re:Neuropsychology testing recommendation

Stixrud in MD, Mindwell in VA. Children's and other places do them in-network but it's a rotating cast of fellows learning. If you are really going after some fine-edge stuff use the better practices.
Anonymous
Post 08/31/2015 07:16     Subject: Neuropsychology testing recommendation

I would ask on the special needs board.
Anonymous
Post 08/31/2015 01:36     Subject: Neuropsychology testing recommendation

Anonymous wrote:Does anyone have a rec? Want my kid tested for adhd and also want someone experienced with distinguishing between gifted, adhd, or both. Thx.



Dr. Hammond of Stixrud Group in Silver Spring. Your child may be gifted and adhd. Good luck!
Anonymous
Post 08/29/2015 17:56     Subject: Neuropsychology testing recommendation

Anonymous wrote:Kingsbury Center.


+1 Ann Rowe was EXCELLENT for our daughter.
Anonymous
Post 08/29/2015 17:55     Subject: Neuropsychology testing recommendation

Kingsbury Center.
Anonymous
Post 08/29/2015 17:11     Subject: Neuropsychology testing recommendation

Anonymous wrote:For gifted, you don't need a full neuropsych just an IQ test, WISC-V. Should be less than 500 vs a neuropsych which will run at least 3000 and up.


If OP is wondering about ADHD, you probably would be better off with a full neuropsych evaluation. Also, some kids with ADHD have a harder time taking things like IQ tests and do better with an experienced tester.

OP, search the SN forum for a rec and put in where you live (or search the forum).

Anonymous
Post 08/29/2015 17:04     Subject: Neuropsychology testing recommendation

Do you have a Rec iq testing
Anonymous
Post 08/29/2015 16:59     Subject: Neuropsychology testing recommendation

For gifted, you don't need a full neuropsych just an IQ test, WISC-V. Should be less than 500 vs a neuropsych which will run at least 3000 and up.
Anonymous
Post 08/29/2015 16:50     Subject: Neuropsychology testing recommendation

Does anyone have a rec? Want my kid tested for adhd and also want someone experienced with distinguishing between gifted, adhd, or both. Thx.