At the very least, maybe could qualify to do the compacted math.

Teacher indicated he was bright, but has never said anything about AAP. He’s in the highest word study group and in the highest math group (on grade level). His iready in September showed he was already on grade level for reading, but above in comprehension. He gets mostly all 4s (3 in writing). My main concern is him missing an opportunity. I really think he would benefit from a more challenging environment. I think he could definitely handle AAP and why shouldn’t he be given the chance? He didn’t get any pull outs in K or 1, we did zero prep for NNAT and CogAT, and I have to wonder how the scores may have been different if he had had any of those things. I definitely see some qualities of giftedness in him. I wonder if his sensory issues have dampened some of the scores. That’s why I want to do the WISC.

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Anonymous wrote:Honestly, with the way things are now in gen ed, I don’t think he would be fine. The poor teacher has to teach to the lowest common denominator and a bright kid will be bored as hell. I would prefer him to be in AAP. In my opinion, he would fit in better there.

Please stop with this unfounded nonsense.

Dear God. This.

A great psychologist who accepts your insurance and has a short waiting list is a unicorn. You might be able to find 2 of the 3, but the rest is impossible.

Is your main concern that your child is 2E, or is it that you really think your child needs AAP? If the former, set up the full neuropsych exam, and accept that it will be expensive and you'll probably miss the appeals deadline. If the latter, then go to GMU and just get the WISC done. They will give you a score report that you can take to another psychologist later., but it will be less helpful in getting to the root of any 2E issues.

Out of curiosity, did your child's teacher indicate at the conferences that he's really bright and belongs in AAP? I respect your desire to leave no stone unturned, but from your description, both his test scores and his in-class achievement point to a child who doesn't seem to belong in AAP.

Yes. That may be the best option, but then he’d miss the first year of AAP. I’d hate for him to start already behind.

Anonymous wrote:Yes, we are considering that too...except the palace where we’d like to go has a waiting list of 6 months - we wouldn’t be able to make the appeals deadline. Any suggestions of a reputable place where we can get in quicker? Thanks.

6-9 months is pretty standard waiting time. You could probably get in faster with someone who doesn't accept insurance but otherwise I'd call around and see who takes your insurance/if it is covered. As for meeting the AAP deadline, I don't know what to tell you. It's too late now to get a NP in time but unless you have some other reason to believe your child belongs in AAP (in level II now, AART or teacher says it would be a good fit) I would focus on going what he needs at this time. There is always next yr is his testing comes back really high.

Anonymous wrote:Based on his scores alone, I already know he doesn’t have a chance...there are so many kids in his county with way better scores. I just wondered how much the committee takes into account other things besides scores, especially since he’s a 504 kid. I guess there’s no wha of knowing.

what is 504 kid?

Do you have any recommendations for a place in the Reston/Fairfax area that will do one and take insurance? A full neuropsych evaluation is very expensive and we can’t afford to pay out of pocket for one right now. Also, would we be able to get in on time before appeals to have it done?

Thanks.

Yes, we are considering that too...except the palace where we’d like to go has a waiting list of 6 months - we wouldn’t be able to make the appeals deadline. Any suggestions of a reputable place where we can get in quicker? Thanks.

OP, I'm a psychologist and I recommend you get a full neuropsychological eval. You have many issues going on that will not be addressed by only getting a WISC. A WISC will tell you very little about a child like you are describing. However, a full eval which includes a WISC will answer your AAP question AND also address leaning style, sensory disorder, executive function and many other questions you have. Just getting a WISC would be a waste of money.

Anonymous wrote:Honestly, with the way things are now in gen ed, I don’t think he would be fine. The poor teacher has to teach to the lowest common denominator and a bright kid will be bored as hell. I would prefer him to be in AAP. In my opinion, he would fit in better there.

Please stop with this unfounded nonsense.

Thanks!

Trust your hunch, and good luck working on it. You'll most likely know through the GBRS that the AART gives him. As the AART after she's submitted to the central committee.

Don’t worry, I will not be devastated if he’s not AAP material. I just have a hunch he is. That’s why I want the WISC. I want to keep all options open. He could bomb the WISC and then this is done. Or he might do exceptionally well on it and then we can decide if AAP is a good fit for him. But at least I will know.