Giftedness Assessments
At our clinic we provide focused gifted assessments for children and adolescents. These evaluations are designed to offer clarity, support, and individualized recommendations for students who may benefit from academic enrichment or advanced learning opportunities.
Common Signs of Giftedness
● Rapid learning and strong curiosity
● Advanced reasoning or problem solving skills
● Strong memory and quick understanding of new concepts
● High level of verbal abilities or advanced vocabulary
● Intense interests in specific topics
● Preference for complex or challenging tasks
● Sensitivity or heightened emotional awareness
● Boredom with age typical classroom material
A Gifted Assessment can help families make informed educational decisions for their children and gain in-school support and additional resources, allowing children to ultimately reach their full potential
● It can support access to enriched or specialized programming, advanced placement, or differentiated instruction.
● Families receive clarity, validation, and guidance on how to best support their child’s learning and emotional development
For schools it can help inform appropriate academic planning and accommodations.
Why Consider a Gifted Assessment
You may consider a Gifted Assessment if you notice that your child:
● Appears unchallenged or disengaged at school
● Learns new material very quickly
● Feels bored or frustrated with schoolwork
● Struggles socially despite strong abilities
● Shows advanced thinking but uneven emotional maturity
Has teachers who have suggested advanced learning opportunities
What to Expect
A Gifted assessment is a focused process, with the report typically completed within a short period of time. The main steps include::
1. Clinical Interview
A conversation with the child, parents, or caregivers.
2. Testing Administration
Administration of standardized cognitive measures to assess intellectual functioning.
3. Scoring and Report Writing
Review and integration of all assessment information into a formal report with recommendations.
4. Feedback and Results Session
A session to review results, explain findings, and discuss recommendations for educational planning and next steps.