Testing Resources

Where to find Wechsler testing

We ask all applicants to be tested according to the Wechsler Intelligence Scale (the WISC IV or WPPSI-III, depending on the child’s age). To apply to SCDS, a child’s full scale score must be in the top three percent.

This Wechsler test does not measure achievement but is rather one measure of a child’s general cognitive abilities and breadth of knowledge. It is useful as an indicator of a child’s potential for success at our school. Although the test can be administered to younger children, we recommend that parents wait until a child is 4 years old to be tested.

The following list includes the psychologists whom our applicants have most often used. Their individual fees vary. Children may be tested only once in a six to eight month period.

Seattle

• Associates in Behavior and Child Development 206-361-6884 www.abcdseattle.com
• Dr. Belle Chenault 206-465-8068 www.bellechenault.com
• Dr. Carol Cole 206-324-4500
• Dr. Gary Grenell 206-328-0262 www.garygrenell.com
• Dr. Honora Hanley 206-323-1399 honorahanley.com/
• Dr. Dana Harmon 206-283-5250
• Dr. Yumi Hiraga 206-729-2829, ext 3 arboretumpsych.com
• Dr. Karen Pavlidis 206-729-2829, ext 4 arboretumpsych.com
• Dr. Christine Mielenz 206-361-2343
• Dr. Fred Provenzano 206-361-2343
• Dr. Bryan Robison, 206-550-9736
• Dr. Amy Summers 206-522-4104 amysummersphd.com
• Dr. Debra Vilhauer 206-270-8805
• Dr. Valerie Wall 206-325-5700

Eastside

• Dr. Steven Katz 425-688-7675
• Dr. Kristi Kwon 425-635-0665
• Dr. Patricia Oppenheim 425-562-1515
• Dr. Gail Rosenberg 425-821-8235

Bainbridge Island

• Dr. Steve Curtis 206-780-7782 www.lifespanps.com

Everett

• Dr. Kathi Jackson 425-252-9216, ext 409