Speaking of IQ tests...Re: Apraxia and Slow Processing

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We finally had our appointment with our 7 year old daughter today and got our

official diagnosis today of dyspraxia, (obviously apraxia of speech as well

which we have known since age 3) but one thing that came up that must have

passed me by in all the early testing was that she has an IQ of 70. Even

thought I must have read it back in 2006 when they tested her, it apparently

never sunk in to me. I am dumbfounded. I am certain her intelligence is not

below average. She has amazing problem solving skills and although she has to

work a heck of a lot harder at some things she has never shown to be lacking in

intelligence. Is this just a skewed test for our kids?

Barbara

Re:[ ] Re: Apraxia and Slow Processing

Well said Janice! Thanks for being there as another " old timer " !!

And you are right - Forrest Gump as a movie is a great example of a

mother's belief in her child. " Run Forrest Run! "

My " old timer " favorite of course is Helen Keller -and her story is a

testimony to teachers as well.

" Helen's key achievement the one she craved most of all was learning

how to speak " Learn how she did and learn how she says

(oh this is so profound isn't it)

" I am not dumb now "

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0uBlIDp9CWY

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