Kids who are struggling, bored, frustrated, or even doing “fine” can all benefit from IQ testing. Sometimes bright kids or good students struggle in ways that are easy to miss. A cognitive profile that is interpreted well can offer insights that are otherwise unattainable. Results from dyslexia, autism, and ADHD evaluations that do not include IQ testing are incomplete, often result in the wrong diagnosis, and too often lead families on a wild goose chase.

Twice exceptional (2e) learners have strengths and struggles that exist side by side—and often mask each other. This can be confusing—and often frustrating—for parents and teachers.

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