IQ test for a 6 years old?

Question

Anyone knows where I could go to test my 6 1/2 (Year 2) son test for IQ?
He is bilingual (French/English) born in England and has some serious difficulties at school with his reading/writing... I know he is still very young but I am aware of his difficulties academicaly. Any thoughts?
No points mentionning Educ psychologist as his needs are apparently not big enough to be considered...

He is very doing a lot of sport and I do not put any pressure on him, I just want to give him some support as he will eventually be aware of his delay...

Answer 1

I think it's very hard being a parent. We all want our children to do well in school, but it's worth remembering that every child is different and will develop at their own pace, regardless of the 'tickbox' mentality there is in teaching these days.

I think the amazing advantage your son has is that he's bilingual, that will really stand him in good stead in future years.

What I would say to you is, keep talking to his class teacher, and also talk to the SENCO (Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator) at his school. If your gut instinct is that there really is a problem, keep on insisting on a referral to the ed psych, it may take a while but he will get referred eventually. Good luck!

Answer 2

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Answer 3

I don't know what you mean by an Educ psychologist and "his needs are apparently not be enough" because the educational psychologists that I know would be happy to test your son and give you some recommendations on how to assist him with your concerns.

Ask your son's teacher or counselor or school psychologist to refer you to a private psychologist who can administer IQ testing and learning disabilities testing. A psychologist will talk to you over the phone first to get an idea of what your concerns are, explain to you what kind of testing he or she offers, and answer any questions that you may have. If he or she does not meet your needs, they should refer you to somewhere else that does.

If you are serious about IQ testing, don't do it online - it is ALL fake. Real IQ testing can only be done by professionals.

It sounds like you have an additional concern about your son's reading - this may be a sign of a learning disability in reading. Talk to his teacher or special education teacher at school, and do some research on learning disaiblities and reading and phonics programs like Fast 4 Word. Also, READ to your son EVERY DAY, from books that he LIKES. Make reading FUN.

Answer 4

hi, be very careful how you approach this with your child, as you could do him some serious harm in making him think there is something wrong with him.

My six and a half year old is currently having problems at school and i am constantly battling with school to make them understand why.

He had hearing problems which was picked up on at the age of 3, it eventually became worse, to the point where he wasnt hearing instructions clearly and perceived what he had heard to be something completely different. He was very quickly labelled as being 'rude and ignorant' simply because he had not heard or misheard the instructions correctly. I explained to several different teachers, even his headmistress what was occuring but it was like knocking on wood! He was sent for tests etc through the school, which he passed with flying colours, but this was not good enough. He has since undergone operations to try and correct his hearing which has made a difference but he still occassionally has problems in his right ear which effects his hearing.

He has concentration problems due to having severe hearing problems so he doesnt sit still long enough to do the work that is required of him. His concentration level is that of a 4 year old and is underdeveloped. Even the educational psychologist which he has been referred to agrees with this, and until this catches up, my son will constantly be behind in his work at school.

Now, my son religiously does work at home in my attempt to help build up his academic expectations and goals at school, therefore i know what he is capable of. The only problem is, he now dislikes school through how he has been tret by the teachers and labeled 'rude'. How do we get a happy medium? Any suggestions?

He excels in certain areas but not in others, as probably your son does.

Your son is bilingual, what an acheivement in itself for him to be capable of doing this as many find it difficult. Dont beat yourself up about his difficulties, he will eventually grasp reading and writing. If not already, spend time with him at home doing work, even if it means going back to basics, i have found this is working with my son. Helping to fill in the building blocks of which he has missed out on.

You are not ignoring his difficulties, so hands up to you!

Your on the right path to helping him, but dont force too much on him as he'll very quickly become tired and resentful of homework. He'll come into his own when he's ready.

He's a little guy, with a lot of time and life to look forward to and a mum who gives him the time and effort. Don't worry about him, you have made sure he has all the right ingredients to progress into a healthy, intelligent young man.

Good luck to you both, it will all turn out good in the end and he'll be a smarty pants.

Answer 5

As a suggestion, help your son at home all you can--sometimes, all a child needs is a boost over a difficult area. It could be that his thoughts are French, and he has problems writing them in English.
All an IQ test would do would put a "label" on him--which might be hard to get rid of, later, even in your own mind.

Answer 6

If you have any concerns with your son's educational needs you must speak to the Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator (SENCO) at his school. They will listen and give you and your son support in the areas needed. It is very unlikely that an IQ test will tell you much , there are more important assessments which will be able to identify areas of difficulty and strengths and will be valuable, if not essential, in determining what help he needs.

Answer 7

I really don't think an IQ test is the way to go. Ask your school's psycologist for a recommendation - IQ tests aren't all that useful in adults anyway; for a 6 year old, it's pretty much meaningless.

Answer 8

There are many different tests that can be used, but they all have to be given by a psychologist. A doctor should be able to determine which one is most appropriate for your child.

Here are some:

Standford Binet

Weschler Intelligence Scale for Children (WISC) and later revisions

Kaufman Assessment Battery for Children (K-ABC)

Woodcock-Johnson

Good luck!

Answer 9

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Answer 10

Step up. School isn't a good teacher of reading. You need to teach him how to read yourself. Teach him to sound words out phonetically. When I was six, I had a coloring book called "phonics" -- my mother would have me read to her from the book in fifteen minute sessions a couple of times a day. My dad noticed that I was interested in animals, so he had a big "animals of the world" book that he'd have me read from.

Engage your child's interest -- and be interested yourself in your child's progress. Parental involvement right now could save your child a lot of grief. I am not kidding.