Gifts Wrapped in Odd Packages: What Gifted Testing Actually Tells You About Your Child with Dr. Monica Corrado

Guest: Dr. Monica Corrado, licensed clinical psychologist specializing in psychoeducational assessment.Dr. Monica sits down with Dr. Courtney to demystify gifted testing. From the signs that might prompt a parent to seek it out, to what those confusing percentile scores actually mean, to why a single test result is never the whole story. It's a candid, reassuring look at a process most parents feel completely unprepared for, especially during admission season.What You'll Learn:The early signs, both at home and at school, that might point toward giftednessWhy "gifted" has no single definition, and how Colorado defines it for public school programming (95th percentile or above on one composite)What the three core composite areas (verbal comprehension, fluid reasoning, and visual spatial skills) actually measureWhy testing your child around age three can sometimes be easier than waitingWhat percentiles really mean, explained through the bell curveWhy gaps between composite scores are normal and what usually causes themWhat "twice-exceptional" (2e) means and how it complicates the pictureWhy scores change over time, and what that does (and doesn't) meanWhy you should never try to prep your child for these testsHow to decide whether gifted programming is actually the right fit for your child Resources & Links:Dr. Monica Corrado's practice Marigold Assessment and PsychotherapyBook mentioned: Living with Intensity (Susan Daniels & Michael Piechowski)Book a consult with Integrated Behavioral Health: Book hereIntegrated Behavioral Health website: integratedbhs.comSign up for our newsletter: Subscribe here