SCDS - Testing Resources

Testing Resources

Parents who decide on pursuing application to SCDS must have their child tested.

SCDS requires the Wechsler Intelligence Scale (WISC IV or WPPSI-III, depending on the child's age) for all applicants. This test is not an achievement test, but rather it represents one view of a child's general cognitive abilities and breadth of knowledge. It is useful as a partial measure of a child's potential for the kinds of thinking tasks we strive to nurture 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.

To apply to SCDS, a child's full scale score must be in the top 3% on the Wechsler test.

The following list includes some of 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

Dr. Carol Cole 206-324-4500

Dr. Gary Grenell 206-328-0262

Dr. Honora Hanley 206-323-1399

Dr. Dana Harmon 206-283-5250

Dr. Yumi Hiraga 206-729-2829, ext 3

Dr. Fred Provenzano 206-361-2343

Robinson Center for the Study of Capable Youth at the University of Washington (sliding fee scale available) 206-543-4160

Dr. Bryan Robison, Psy.D 206-550-9736

Dr. Amy Summers 206-522-4104

Dr. Debra Vilhauer 206-270-8805