Neurodevelopmental testing can also help students understand themselves better. Many gifted or 2e students feel confused about why school feels easy in some ways and very hard in others. When they see their strengths and challenges clearly explained, it can be a relief. They often realize that their struggles have a reason and that there are strategies that can help.

This article is for parents in western Colorado who are wondering whether a neurodevelopmental evaluation might be the missing piece.

You have the right to request an IEE if you disagree with the school’s evaluation. You do not need to prove your child has a disability to ask.