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At CNS Behavioral Health, we provide specialized gifted evaluations to identify advanced intellectual, academic, and creative abilities in children and adults.

These evaluations help determine eligibility for gifted programs, specialized educational placements, and enrichment opportunities.

They also offer valuable insights into an individual’s cognitive strengths, learning potential, and unique needs to ensure they are appropriately supported in their academic and personal development.

Our Evaluation Process

Intake Session

The process begins with a comprehensive intake session to gather information about the individual’s developmental, educational, and social history. This session helps us understand current achievements, challenges, and goals for the evaluation.

Testing

Our evaluations assess a range of abilities, including intellectual functioning (IQ), academic skills, creativity, problem-solving, and critical thinking. Testing often includes standardized cognitive assessments, academic achievement measures, and, when relevant, creativity and motivation scales. This process is designed to provide a holistic picture of the individual’s abilities and potential.

Feedback Session

After testing, we conduct a detailed feedback session to explain the results in a clear and accessible way. This session highlights cognitive and academic strengths, areas for growth, and practical recommendations to maximize potential.

Advocacy and Support

For children and families, we offer additional guidance, including support for school placement decisions, strategies for navigating the gifted education system, and recommendations for programs or resources that foster continued growth and development.

Intake Session

The process begins with a comprehensive intake session to gather information about the individual’s developmental, educational, and social history. This session helps us understand current achievements, challenges, and goals for the evaluation.

Testing

Our evaluations assess a range of abilities, including intellectual functioning (IQ), academic skills, creativity, problem-solving, and critical thinking. Testing often includes standardized cognitive assessments, academic achievement measures, and, when relevant, creativity and motivation scales. This process is designed to provide a holistic picture of the individual’s abilities and potential.

Feedback Session

After testing, we conduct a detailed feedback session to explain the results in a clear and accessible way. This session highlights cognitive and academic strengths, areas for growth, and practical recommendations to maximize potential.

Advocacy and Support

For children and families, we offer additional guidance, including support for school placement decisions, strategies for navigating the gifted education system, and recommendations for programs or resources that foster continued growth and development.

How Gifted Evaluations Can Help

  • Identify advanced intellectual and academic abilities to determine eligibility for gifted programs or specialized educational placements.
  • Assess specific strengths in areas such as verbal reasoning, problem-solving, creativity, and critical thinking.
  • Provide personalized recommendations for enrichment opportunities, extracurricular programs, and academic challenges that align with the individual’s abilities.
  • Offer strategies to address challenges unique to gifted individuals, such as perfectionism, asynchronous development, or social-emotional concerns.
  • Advocate for appropriate educational accommodations and individualized learning plans to support advanced learners.
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Dr. Bishay’s expertise in conducting gifted evaluations ensures a thoughtful and comprehensive approach that considers the unique complexities of high-achieving individuals.

These evaluations not only identify giftedness but also provide actionable strategies to foster success, confidence, and well-rounded development.

Get Started

Contact CNS Behavioral Health today to schedule a gifted evaluation and unlock the full potential of your or your child’s abilities.