Cost of testing

[Embassy]

I just briefly looked in my area to try and find out how much it would cost to get my son tested. The place I looked at said it would be $1500! Is that typical? If so, I will not be testing. I wanted more information about my children and how they learn and their potential, but am not willing to trade $1500 per child for that information.

[JenneinCA]

It can cost that much. It depends on the tester and their experience and the tests and how many of them. Also the explanation of what the test scores mean costs money too.

 

Some school districts will test for free and some colleges have students who need to practice giving the tests that do them for lower cost too.

[2smartones]

I agree... it really depends on what's being tested. Ours will likely be around $2000-2500 at GDC, which is one of two reasons we're waiting until next year. I can do testing locally, but only one test is offered, and it's $700.

[Staceyshoe]

The tester we plan to use is $1500. For us, this will include a thorough assessment, not just test results. It includes interviews with family members, achievement test, IQ test, and any psychiatric diagnosis that might apply. If you just want achievement testing, I would think you might be able to find someone competent who would do it for less.

[HeidiD]

I wanted more information about my children and how they learn and their potential, but am not willing to trade $1500 per child for that information.

 

 

Same here. :) The only IQ testing we've ever had done was through the school system. We have an appointment for "cognitive testing" coming up - I think it will be strictly an IQ test, and if insurance doesn't cover it, the out-of-pocket cost will be $500.

[EKS]

Cost here for gifted kid with LDs and other issues: $1500

For gifted kid without issues: $800

[Crimson Wife]

It all depends on what assessments they're doing and what kind of report they'll give you. A basic IQ test like the WISC, WPPSI, or S-B V you can often find someone to administer for about $500 or so. Ditto for a basic achievement test like the W-J.

 

If you're going to be getting a specialized IQ test like the S-B LM, then there are only a few testers who use that and they do typically charge $$ for the privilege.

 

If the cost is too high, you can always order an out-of-level group test like the Iowa with CogAt. That will give you a basic idea of relative strengths and weaknesses at a reasonable cost (BJU charges $64).

[kokotg]

We had DS tested (WISC) at a university near us for $150. The test was administered by a grad student in the psychology dept.

[Mommy2BeautifulGirls]

We had DS tested (WISC) at a university near us for $150. The test was administered by a grad student in the psychology dept.

 

That's what I was quoted as an estimate at a university here, too. We are currently on a waiting list, and the actual amount you pay is based on your income.

[angela in ohio]

Chech universities in your area. The psychology labs at two large state universities in our area both do intelligence testing for a few hundred dollars.

[Mommy2BeautifulGirls]

Chech universities in your area. The psychology labs at two large state universities in our area both do intelligence testing for a few hundred dollars.

 

I'm guessing you're talking about Wayne State and UofM? :D

[angela in ohio]

I'm guessing you're talking about Wayne State and UofM? :D

 

U of M and UT (we are on the border.) :001_smile: I try to stay out of downtown Detroit, because they can't ever leave the roads open. :glare:

[Mommy2BeautifulGirls]

U of M and UT (we are on the border.) :001_smile: I try to stay out of downtown Detroit, because they can't ever leave the roads open. :glare:

 

I have never driven there. I told my husband that when we get our appointment set up, he will have to request a day off to drive us.

[Desert Rat]

IQ testing through the university near me was free. We called the Educational Psychology department. Their grad students usually get lots of practice on spectrum disorder children and were thrilled to get an oportunity to try another test. We used the Stanford Binet and had a nice conference with the professor overseeing the grad students as well as they grad student herself. They interpreted the results and made recommendations on their findings. It was a good experience overall.

My only regret is that I feel we tested my ds too early. He was 5 and reluctant to do some areas that he "didn't feel like doing."

HTH