CALM DOWN KIDS provides in-person intelligence testing for 3 to 16-year-old children for school acceptance and giftedness using the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children, Fifth Edition (WISC-V) and Wechsler Preschool and Primary Scale of Intelligence, Fourth Edition (WPPSI-IV).
Working Memory
Short-term manipulation of information in the mind (e.g. mental math for addition).
Processing Speed
How long it takes to think and respond to a prompt.
Verbal Comprehension
Ability to understand and communicate spoken words.
Fluid Reasoning
Think logically to solve problems in new situations.
Visual Spatial
Know where things are in space and be able to manipulate them to create something else.
Schedule your child's appointment using our scheduling button. You will be asked to complete our consent forms and release of information to send the report to the school. If you have multiple children you must fill out one form for each child. You will pay for the session at this time.
Sessions are available year-round on Sundays in Campbell, CA
Appointments are approximately 2 hours
The WPPSI-IV is used for ages 3 years, 10 months until 5 years, 11 months
The WISC-V is used for ages 6 years, 0 months until 16 years, 11 months
Cost: $700.00 Flat Fee (vouchers are accepted)
Schedule your child's appointment using our scheduling button. You will be asked to complete our consent forms and release of information to send the report to the school. If you have multiple children you must fill out one form for each child. You will pay for the session at this time.
Please bring snacks and water for your child
You can bring a favorite toy or stuffed animal for comfort
Your child will be given breaks and time for the restroom as needed
Your clinician will take a few minutes to review the testing material and complete the scoring. They will give you the results before you leave the office. You can ask any questions you have about your child's scores and performance at this time.
Review results with the clinician
Receive a written handout explaining your child's scores and recommendations (if any)
It takes approximately 1 week for the therapist to complete the report and send results to the school. You will be notified when results are send.
Receive email updates regarding the writing and submission of your child's report
Receive a copy of the report that was sent to the school for your records
Common Questions to Help You Prepare for Test Day
We offer IQ assessment year-round on Sundays excluding major holidays. Click the "Schedule an Appointment" button to see our next available.
We offer in-person assessment in our office in Campbell, CA. We do not offer online assessments.
On the day of the appointment, please be sure to look up the address of the office ahead of time. We're a bit tucked away and it's easy to miss the turn. Make sure you can get here on time or a little early.
When you arrive your clinician will greet you and your child and walk you both back to the testing room. This is your opportunity to ask any questions. Once your child is comfortably settled into the room you will be asked to leave so that the clinician can begin the assessment. Your child will be given mini-breaks as needed for snacks and to use the restroom. Once testing is complete the clinician will share results with you.
The assessment is $700.00 flat fee per child. There is no discount for multiple children. The cost covers the testing, scoring, feedback, and report writing and submission. Costs are paid at the time of sign-up for your scheduled appointment.
Giftedness is NOT a diagnosis recognized in the DSM and historically most insurances do not pay for IQ testing as it is an educational test and not medically necessary. If however, during testing we suspect that your child might meet a diagnosis for something that is medically necessary we can let you know your options for continued testing and the cost of the IQ test would be incorporated. Your child needs to have a diagnosis for insurance reimbursement.
If you received a voucher to cover the cost of the assessment please email a copy of the voucher to our team at [email protected] to receive a voucher code to use when scheduling your appointment.
If your child is not feeling 100% then please let the clinician know as soon as possible so that the appointment can be rescheduled. Rescheduling due to illness is allowed once at no additional fee. You can reschedule your appointment online through your confirmation email.
Canceling an appointment must be done 72 hours in advance. You can cancel through your confirmation email for a 100% refund. Cancellations less that 72 hours are eligible for a partial refund of 50%.
It's perfectly normal for children to be apprehensive about new situations. If the clinician feels that the child's nervousness will get in the way of the child being successful, they may engage the child in play for a few minutes to warm them up. If your child needs more time, the clinician will discuss options with you. Your child is welcome to bring a favorite stuffed animal or comforting toy to share with the clinician and have near by during testing. We want your child to perform at their best!
Words like "testing" and "assessment" can be triggering for some children who are perfectionistic or big feelers. Instead, let your child know that they will be meeting with a special kind of doctor. Not the kind that gives shots, but the kind that plays. Let them know that they will be doing activities and games with the doctor to teach the doctor all about how they learn best.
IQ assessments are standardized tests. They must be given in an office with minimal distractions with only the examiner and examinee present to be considered to standard. Your presence would invalidate the standards, and therefore invalidate the scores.
You are welcome to bring some snacks and water for your child to have during breaks. They can bring a special toy that brings them joy or comfort.
Complete a new "Schedule an Appointment" form for each child. We often have back to back sessions available in the same day. There is no discount for multiple children.
All testing must be conducted in English. If your child seems to have difficulty understanding a task, we will assess whether a language barrier or another issue is causing the confusion. We can include the non-verbal IQ score in the report, along with your child's language acquisition history, to better understand how language may be affecting their scores.
Here's what you get:
Easy, hassle free sign-up and payment process
Same day results & feedback
Completed report automatically sent to schools
Copy of your child's report within 1-2 weeks
Total: $700.00
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