Comprehensive gifted testing and assessment for Claremont, CA.

Wondering if your child has exceptional intellectual abilities?

 

It can be exciting, and sometimes confusing, to parent a child who learns with remarkable speed, asks complex questions, and seems to operate on a different level than their peers. You may wonder if their boredom in school is a sign of something more, and how to best support and nurture their unique potential.

At Huntington Psychological Services, we provide clear, comprehensive giftedness assessments for children and adolescents from the Claremont community. From our office in nearby Pasadena, our goal is not just to provide an IQ score, but to deliver a deep understanding of your child's cognitive profile. We create a personalized roadmap to help you advocate for their educational needs.

Is this your child?

 

Common traits of gifted kids:

  • Learns new concepts rapidly and with little repetition.

  • Has an unusually large vocabulary and uses complex sentences.

  • Displays intense curiosity and asks thoughtful, probing questions.

  • Has a highly developed imagination and a keen sense of humor.

  • Enjoys solving complex problems, puzzles, or logic games.

  • Has a long attention span for topics that are of interest to them.

  • May be a perfectionist or have high standards for themselves and others.

  • Often prefers the company of older children or adults.

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Our gifted evaluation approach:

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    Clinical interview

    A detailed conversation to understand your child's developmental history, interests, academic experiences, and social-emotional functioning.

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    Standardized rating scales

    We gather information from multiple perspectives (e.g., self-report, parents, teachers) to understand how giftedness appears in different settings.

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    Cognitive & IQ Testing

    Direct, one-on-one administration of a gold-standard intelligence test to obtain a comprehensive profile of your child's cognitive abilities, including verbal comprehension, fluid reasoning, visual-spatial skills, working memory, and processing speed.

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    Academic Testing

    Standardized testing of academic skills in reading, writing, and math to determine if your child's academic performance is aligned with their cognitive potential.

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    Review of records

    We examine relevant school records, report cards, and examples of your child's work to get a complete picture.

The benefits of a clear identification.

  • Clarity and validation:

    Gain deep insight into your child’s specific cognitive strengths and learning style, moving beyond simple labels.

  • Educational planning:

    Receive a comprehensive report that can be used to advocate for appropriate school services, such as gifted programs (e.g., GATE), curriculum enrichment, or subject acceleration.

  • Personalized enrichment:

    Get specific recommendations for activities, hobbies, and resources outside of school that will engage and challenge your child's unique mind.

  • Address underachievement:

    Determine if boredom, a poor educational fit, or an unidentified learning difference is contributing to underperformance or behavioral issues.

  • Empowerment:

    Help your child understand their own abilities and provide them with the right level of challenge to foster a lifelong love of learning and prevent burnout.

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Our gifted assessment process.

  • A no-obligation phone call with our team to discuss your questions, understand your goals, and determine if an evaluation is the right next step.

  • We'll meet with you (in-person or online) to gather a comprehensive history and understand your child's unique developmental path and interests.

  • This involves an in-person session at our Pasadena office where your child will complete the cognitive and academic tests in a quiet, comfortable, and engaging environment.

  • Our expert clinicians analyze all the data and prepare a comprehensive report that explains the findings in clear, easy-to-understand language.

  • We meet with you (in-person or online) to review the results of the evaluation, discuss the findings, and walk you through the personalized recommendations. You'll receive a copy of the report two weeks later and a clear plan for moving forward.

FAQs

  • We provide comprehensive gifted evaluations for children, adolescents, college students, and adults.

  • The cost depends on the complexity of the case and the specific tests required. We are transparent about our fees and will discuss the estimated cost during your free consultation. We also offer a unique, complimentary service: we will file all out-of-network claims to your insurance on your behalf for potential reimbursement.

  • School-based gifted testing is often a brief, group-administered screener used for program placement. Our private evaluation uses a comprehensive, one-on-one "gold-standard" IQ test, providing a much more detailed, nuanced, and reliable profile of your child's full range of abilities.

  • While scores of 130 and above are typically identified as "gifted," the cognitively advanced range is generally considered to start around an IQ of 120. We focus on the entire cognitive profile—including all the different scores and clinical observations—to understand a child's unique pattern of strengths, rather than relying on a single number.

Why choose us?

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    Expertise and experience

    Our evaluations are led by experienced clinicians with specialized training in cognitive and psychoeducational assessment. We have a deep understanding of the unique social and emotional needs of gifted children.

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    A comprehensive, not cursory, approach

    We look beyond a single IQ score. Our process provides a holistic view of your child, identifying both their intellectual gifts and any other factors that might be impacting their development, such as overexcitabilities or asynchronous development.

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    Clear, actionable recommendations

    An evaluation is only useful if you know what to do with it. You will receive a detailed, easy-to-understand report with a personalized roadmap of strategies and resources for school, work, and home.

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    A compassionate & local partner

    As a dedicated Pasadena practice, we are deeply invested in our community. We provide a warm, non-judgmental environment where you and your child will feel heard, understood, and supported from the very first call.

“The confidence and peace of mind this process gave us is priceless. I can't say enough good things about their work and absolutely recommend them.”

— JESSICA P, PARENT

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Your next step starts here.

A clear understanding of your child's abilities is the key to unlocking their full potential. As a leading psychological practice serving Claremont, Huntington Psychological Services is here to provide the answers you need.

Contact us today to schedule your free, no-obligation 15-minute consultation.