Hi everyone. I'm on a public computer so can't post long (better for you guys!). MrWiggly saw Dr. Ruf on Monday, we reviewed results with her on Tuesday. She is amazing! It was definitely time and money well spent. But I am overwhelmed and we need so much time to think things over and decide what to do next. She provided a nice little checklist of "what to do next" but we have to fill in the blanks with decisions!

MrWiggly has tested on the SB5 in the 99th%. I almost fell off the chair. She places him as a level 4 on her LOG scale. She noted that he is a level 4 because he has variability in skill areas and is profoundly gifted in math and visual spatial skills and relatively less so in other areas. (Level 5s are those all around profoudly gifted kids). I am still trying to comprehend the meaning of the scores and keep looking at the report not really grasping the numbers. Dr. Ruf said that it takes, on average, about 2 years for parents to really believe her when she identifies a level 4 or 5 kid. Hopefully we will "get it" sooner than that.

We need to make big decisions about school. She was excellent at showing us the impact of schooling, personality and intellect on the big picture. Not sure what we will do but we have learned that where he is will probably never work. No emergency she said, but things we need to do.

Well, I'm going on too long (my ENFJ thing, I guess!). I'll chat more later when we get home over the weekend. I'm looking forward to LOTS of support from you guys!!!!

Awesome! I have to confess, I'm extremely envious of the LOG stamp from Dr. Ruf herself! No second guessing that one, LOL!!!!!!

I'm so not surprised!

I am glad you got some good solid answers and recommendations. How great for Mr. Wiggly!

Yes, I'm suffering from LOG envy, too, Dottie! LOL!

I'm glad you got some answers, Debbie. Now the hard work begins, eh?

Wow, great news! I'm glad that you were able to get some answers on Mr. Wiggly!

What exciting news!

Debbie - I'm glad it went so well! We loved Dr. Ruf too. I think that what you said about her being able to tell you about the impact of different schooling options based on your particular kid is one of the major plusses of seeing someone who specializes in gifted kids. The specialists have seen so many similar kids and are able to give an idea about what it will be like for your particular child. I'm so glad you got some useful answers about Mr. Wiggly.

We still don't completely believe our report (but it's been only about 1/2 a year). But then yesterday, when a "grownup" mentioned something about a device needing oil, DS4 said "it's the friction that's causing our problem." So maybe the report is right...

I hope you enjoyed your twin cities adventures!

I'm here chuckling about how many times you said your guy was not that LOG. Since you already have known him as an individual, the new news explains why despite everyone's best efforts and best intentions, the accommodations have fallen short.
I can't think of a better family for your ds to be born into. He and you are truly blessed.

WOW! Congrats on getting some answers and a direction to go!!!

<in my best Obi Wan Kenobi voice>

Yes, the GT denial is strong in this one!