IQ Testing

Results can support evidence of reasoning ability for placement in gifted programs. The assessment can help you understand how your child learns best, to provide you with individualized strategies.

IQ Test results can illuminate areas of cognitive strengths and weaknesses.

Why Work With Me

  • Quick Turnaround Time

    The report is typically sent to you within 3-5 days from the assessment

  • Convenient Location

    The assessment takes places at my office.

    700 N Union Rd. Manteca, CA 95336

  • Kid Friendly

    I am skilled at supporting students and adjusting to various needs. The environment is warm and friendly. Students work towards earning a prize at the end of the session.

  • Assurance

    When you book online, you are booking only with me. I manage my scheduling and can be easily reached. If you need me to send additional copy of the report on your behalf, I do this at no additional cost.

The Process

Step 1

Your child and I will spend a few minutes building rapport to ensure they are comfortable. The test will be presented as "activities."  My several years of experience in elementary schools helps support this process easily.

Step 2

I will send you the report to review through email. With your request and authorization, I can send the results to the prospective schools.

Step 3

follow-up zoom call to review the meaning of the results, if requested, at no additional charge.

FAQs

  • Most children take between 1 hour and 1 hour and 30 minutes to complete the evaluation.  It depends on your child's pace, interest in small talk and need for breaks. I follow their pace.

  • There is nothing to do to prepare your child for the assessment. The purpose of the examination is to assess your child's true abilities without preparation.  In fact, prior exposure to test materials and questions will invalidate the results.

  • The report is most often sent to parents 3-5 days after the assessment. Once you receive the report, you can let me know where to send the report (ex: which schools). There is no additional cost for sending the report to multiple schools.

  • You will need to wait at least one year and one day to take the same IQ test again. This is due to test-retest reliability.  Schools in the area require you to wait at least a year as well.

  • IQ tests are not necessarily the only way to evaluate a child's potential or readiness for a high-performing school. As a parent, considering other factors such as your child's personal strengths, interests, and learning style are important to weigh out. Some parents seek to send their child to a gifted and talented, while others prefer to seek out supplemental resources in addition to their current school program.

  • You can tell your child that they are working with me to see how they learn best, through different activities. Many activities feel like games.  There are approximately 10 subtests (about 5 minutes each), which makes the process feel engaging for your child. You can also mention they are welcome to take breaks and ask questions. They are welcome to share information about their interests as we get started too.

  • No problem at all. We will reschedule at a time soon that works for both of us. Your child likely will not perform their best if they are not feeling well.

  • You are welcome to pay via check or Zelle. (*If finances are a burden, please reach out to me directly; I want to ensure I can be helpful and reasonable to those who need support).

  • This is a personal choice for you and your family.  The IQ test is normed based on your child's year and month (ex: 6 years - 6 years & 3 months is one band), not just on their entire year.  It may not always be better to wait. However, please remember that the sessions become full as the new year approaches. The time best for your child's attention may not be available if you wait.