deerforest Posted April 11, 2014 Share Posted April 11, 2014 For many reasons, we have decided to finally start testing. We start on Monday with the WISC, then the WIAT the following week and then a neuropsych one I can't recall. I suspect potential 2e issues. Did any of you just have your own anxiety thinking that maybe everything you have thought and suspected will be proven inaccurate? Logically, I know that's unlikely because it isn't just me making observations. But, I start to worry that I should have done this sooner, but DD wouldn't have been willing to do it sooner. Anyway, we have just explained it to her that she is just going to work with the psychologist and answer questions that will help us understand how she learns and to help with her worries (lots of anxiety issues). Any other tips or advice? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Runningmom80 Posted April 11, 2014 Share Posted April 11, 2014 We are testing again right now too, we did the WJ-III on Tuesday, and we still have to make the appt for the wisc. I actually posted about my anxiety and then deleted it. :). The one thing I've decided to keep in mind is that it's just information gathering. You can only make decisions with the info you have at the time. No use feeling regrets, adjust where you need to and move on. I also heard the advice, "the same kid is walking out that you walked in with. It doesn't change who the kid is." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwik Posted April 14, 2014 Share Posted April 14, 2014 Yes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deerforest Posted April 14, 2014 Author Share Posted April 14, 2014 DH just left to bring her. She was feeling really positive about it this morning so I think we have successfully taken away the anxiety for her. I was sure she'd have a hard time falling asleep last night worrying, but all was well. The information gathering is exactly what I keep telling myself, along with the idea that she wasn't ready to do the testing sooner so I'm trying not to worry that we'll uncover something that we should have addressed sooner. We filled out a couple of behavioral batteries this weekend (BASC and Conners 3), and I think she actually enjoyed doing that. So, now I'm just looking forward to learning whatever we can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Runningmom80 Posted April 14, 2014 Share Posted April 14, 2014 I hope you are able to get the info you need. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EndOfOrdinary Posted April 15, 2014 Share Posted April 15, 2014 Snacks really help my son calm down. During tests. I don't know if they allow them, but for some reason a simple container of quesadillas and apple slices goes a really long way at turning him back into a happy kid not a nervous wreck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deerforest Posted April 15, 2014 Author Share Posted April 15, 2014 She actually ended up having a really nice time. I think it really eliminated her anxiety for the next set. She liked the therapist and enjoyed it. DH said there was another boy about a year younger who was clearly struggling with the situation, needing to take breaks, snacks. DH said that it helped him realize we were doing it at just the right age for her, and DD agreed. So, that's just a huge relief! Looking forward to the insight! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Runningmom80 Posted April 15, 2014 Share Posted April 15, 2014 I'm glad it went well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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