This article by Educational Therapist Aimee Yermish answers the question of how to talk to your child to get them ready for taking an assessment test. She addresses common issues, including those that can result in falsely reduced scores among gifted children.
IDEAL Solutions was developed by the Belin-Blank Center as an efficient and effective way to make sense of above-level test scores. Recommendations are based on more than two decades of experience with administering and interpreting above-level tests to high-ability children.
The team at Infinite Therapeutic Services offers evaluations of children for giftedness, which they recommend to families who notice their children are not happy in their learning environment, observe some of the common characteristics, suspect they may have a learning disability, or are looking to apply to a gifted school or program.
InterGifted emerged from the need for social spaces and support designed specifically for and by gifted people. Connecting with and being supported by people who understand their unique mind and way of thinking and being is essential for personal growth and thriving. Since 2015, they have been building international gifted community, as well as online assessment, personal development, education, coaching, and professional training opportunities, created specifically for dedicated, conscientious gifted people and professionals who support them. They are based in Switzerland, with coaches and members throughout the world.
CTY’s Diagnostic and Counseling Center provides individualized assessments and educational guidance for students of all ages. The goal is to understand the strengths, weaknesses, and learning style of students, and to help families find ways to support their bright child’s educational needs.
Licensed psychologist Dr. Karen M. Jordan provides psychological and psychoeducational assessments for children, adolescents, and adults. These assessments are designed to address issues such as giftedness, best school fit, learning disorders, and emotional concerns. The center is located in Overland Park, Kansas.
Kira Christensen is a Licensed Educational Psychologist in Sacramento, CA, specializing in educational consulting and diagnostic assessment of students from elementary school through high school and college, including adult students. Kira determines the presence of giftedness, intellectual and learning disabilities, including dyslexia, dysgraphia and dyscalculia, as well as the presence of memory, attention, and social emotional and behavioral problems impeding learning, such as ADHD, anxiety and depression.
LD OnLine seeks to help children and adults reach their full potential by providing accurate and up-to-date information and advice about learning disabilities and ADHD. The site features hundreds of helpful articles, multimedia, monthly columns by noted experts, first person essays, children’s writing and artwork, a comprehensive resource guide, very active forums, and a Yellow Pages referral directory of professionals, schools, and products.
Dr. Origer is a licensed clinical psychologist who provides therapy to specific populations, including gifted children. She has a specialization in the area of testing and assessment with over 17 years of experience and is referred by Mirman School for IQ testing. She also offers therapy and sibling support groups.
Serves as Advocate to the holistic educational needs of gifted & advanced learners and their families. Provides free initial consultation over the phone or video call. Other services include Needs Assessment, EP review and customization, meeting liason/advocate, and advocacy and follow up.
Based in Laguna Beach, CA, Licensed Educational Psychologist, David Palmer, Ph.D., specializes in GATE assessment and IQ testing for educational planning from preschool and up.
Pathfinders offers assessments for learning disorders (ADHD, reading, writing, mathematics) as well as for gifted and talented placement. They also offer parenting support and other counseling services.
PEAK has a team of dedicated professionals in Denver and Northglenn, CO who are committed to working collaboratively with families to offer a range of testing, counseling, consulting, and support services and information that will help them advocate for their gifted children effectively. They specialize in working with giftedness, twice-exceptionality (2e), ADHD, and learning disabilities in children, teens, and adults.
Private Gifted Testing is an online resource of psychologists specializing in gifted testing. The site also offers a blog webpage on “Everything You Need to Know About Gifted Testing”.
Jerald Grobman, MD and Madelon Sann, LCSW specialize in working with the gifted individuals and their families through crisis management, comprehensive assessment and diagnosis, psychotherapy, and parent guidance. Though the center is located in New York City, its website includes abundant helpful resources including case studies, descriptions of common problems in giftedness, information about the assessment process, relevant articles and more.
Rice Psychology group is Tampa, Florida’s leading group of psychologists. They specialize in a complete range of Gifted Testing services that go beyond a one-time cookie-cutter test administration. They also offer executive functioning coaching, therapy, cognitive training, and diagnostic interviews.
