Assessment of Giftedness

What is an Assessment of Giftedness?

An assessment of giftedness is used to determine if a client is cognitively or academically gifted.  The information yielded in this evaluation can provide valuable information to help teams plan school services and families find enrichment activities for the client. 

Ohio defines a student who is gifted as one who “performs or shows potential for performing at remarkably high levels of accomplishment when compared to others of their age, experience, or environment” (Ohio Revised Code 3324.01).  Gifted identification can occur in the following areas:

  • Superior cognitive ability

  • Specific academic ability: mathematics, reading/writing, science, and social studies

  • Creative thinking ability

  • Visual or performing arts ability: dance, drama, music, and visual arts.

Who Might Need an Assessment of Giftedness?

If you or your child is exhibiting signs of giftedness, you may need an assessment.  Common signs of giftedness include:

  • Fast Learner

  • Asynchronous Development

  • Exceptional Memory

  • Unusually Advanced Language Skills, Including Vocabulary

  • High Comprehension Skills

  • Very Curious

  • May Be Twice-Exceptional

What Will the Assessment Look Like?

The average wait time for your first appointment is typically 6-10 weeks after we receive your signed paperwork. Appointments are only scheduled upon receipt of signed practice documents.

Based on the need of the student, an assessment may include:

  • Interviews with the parent and child or client

  • Classroom Observations

  • Cognitive Ability Assessments (IQ)

  • Academic Achievement Assessment

    • Basic Reading Skills

    • Reading Fluency

    • Reading Comprehension

    • Math Calculation

    • Math Problem Solving

    • Spelling

    • Written Expression

  • Social/Emotional Assessments

    • Inattention

    • Impulsivity

    • Executive Functioning

    • Mental Health (Related to Learning)

    • Social Skills (Related to Learning)

How Long Will It Take To Receive Assessment Results?

Once you’ve completed your final testing session and all associated paperwork has been returned, the feedback session will be scheduled approximately three weeks from that point.  During that time, the assessments are scored, data is compiled, and a through report is written. 

What Happens After A Gifted Assessment?

After the feedback session, you will be provided a copy of the report. This report is yours, and you decide how you would like to use it. Many clients choose to submit it to their school, university, or other providers.

At times, parents request that we attend school meetings with the student's team to review the results of the assessment. Our meeting attendance fees are $125 per hour, including travel time if necessary.