[blindkid] re., gifted testing

[Doug Gottschlich]

Hi Kathy,

Our TVI brailled the same (or very similar) math and reading tests for my
daughter, and they used a standard "intelligence" test (see below) that was
administered verbally.  Even though all parts of the test may not have been
exactly the same, they were equivalent enough for them determine if she was
qualified or not.  She is in the program and doing great.  But our school
district has always (well, almost always) been great about including our
daughter fully and providing the resources and opportunities she needs.
There was no argument from them, they worked with our TVI to make sure she
was given a fair chance.  Good luck!

Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children-Fourth Edition (WISC-IV)



> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Kathy B" <burgawicki at yahoo.com>
> To: <blindkid at nfbnet.org>; <BVI-Parents at yahoogroups.com>
> Sent: Thursday, November 17, 2011 5:51 AM
> Subject: [blindkid] gifted testing
>
>
> Hi all-
>
> My daughter's mainstreamed in Kindergarten and they asked if she could be
> tested for the gifted program. She didn't do too well because it was the
> standard, sighted test. Do any of you know of a blind version or know how
> to adapt.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Kathy