Gifted Testing
What is giftedness?
Giftedness refers to advanced cognitive abilities or talents that develop more rapidly than typical, often resulting in exceptional learning capacity, problem-solving skills, or creativity.
What is not?
- Emotional superiority
- Maturity
- A love of learning
- Advance skills in one area
- Easy
Who is the evaluation tailored for?
Children, adolescents, and adults displaying social differences, high creativity, and higher cognitive performance that may require special programming within the school setting, or are looking to join gifted organizations.
What’s Included
- Clinical interview and developmental history
- Records review (as available)
- Cognitive assessment and/or profile
- Behavioral observations
- Rating scales completed by the individual, caregivers, and/or teachers (when appropriate)
- Comprehensive diagnostic report with DSM-5-TR criteria (when applicable) and recommendations