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[helplessmum3]

http://thenewageparents.com/the-child-development-centres-early-invention-programme/


New intervention centre

[nugget]

Hello mummies,


Just to update… KKH called me on Friday to ask me to bring my son for IQ test on yesterday (Monday). Otherwise no more slots until July.

I have no choice so to bring my son there yesterday.

Overall his IQ test is average. Suitable for pathlight also. But we are taking the leap of faith to go for mainstream.

They told us the IQ test is valid for 2 years. So if we want to enroll him into pathlight next year, we can do that too.

Kinda relieve that the IQ test is over… It came so suddenly I didnt have time to prepare much.

[ImMeeMee]

nugget:

Hello mummies,


Just to update.. KKH called me on Friday to ask me to bring my son for IQ test on yesterday (Monday). Otherwise no more slots until July.

I have no choice so to bring my son there yesterday.

Overall his IQ test is average. Suitable for pathlight also. But we are taking the leap of faith to go for mainstream.

They told us the IQ test is valid for 2 years. So if we want to enroll him into pathlight next year, we can do that too.

Kinda relieve that the IQ test is over.. It came so suddenly I didnt have time to prepare much.

hello nugget, what a roller coaster ride it must have been. but it sure cut short the worry and anxiety for the preparation, and glad that things turn out well.

at least when decisions are made it helps to settle things in and you dont have to continue to live on the edge. I'm still on the edge waiting for PL's response on next step. :sad:

[nugget]

ImMeeMee:

hello nugget, what a roller coaster ride it must have been. but it sure cut short the worry and anxiety for the preparation, and glad that things turn out well.

at least when decisions are made it helps to settle things in and you dont have to continue to live on the edge. I'm still on the edge waiting for PL's response on next step. :sad:

ImMeeMee,

I ask the psychologist about my son's chances of getting into pathlight (if we want to enrol). She said based on his IQ score, he matches the profile of what pathlight is looking for, should be no problem getting in. But however, its still depends on the intake and pathlight test etc...

I want to give a go for mainstream first. If he really cannot adapt, next year this time I be opting for pathlight too.

Psy told me if I want to enroll pathlight next year, I need to inform her in March - April so she can help to kick start the process etc. Need to meet us again and write report or something.. I hope I am not making a wrong choice. She say she feels son has potential to do well in pathlight. But she respect our decisions as well.

I told her anyway son is year end baby, so if enrol pathight next year, his peers will still be around his age. So we are not too worry.

[Double E]

Nugget,

Can share what the IQ test entails and what is the duration? I may have asked this before but if you don’t mind, I would like to hear from your experience too.

[helplessmum3]

Nugget ,


Average iq meaning can suit into mainstream already …as his iq is as average as his peers… Why psy still recommend pathlight ?!

What is yr son psy’s name ?

Kkh premises does not conduct psy test , which place did u go?

Does the iq test require yr son to comprehend ?

[nugget]

Double E:

Nugget,

Can share what the IQ test entails and what is the duration? I may have asked this before but if you don't mind, I would like to hear from your experience too.

Double E,

No problem at all.

The test is about 2 hours. I am glad I got the morning slots cos he is more alert.

He started off doing blocks. Psy do one one pattern, son suppose to do the same pattern. They did a few combinations. Then later Psy how a picture of the blocks, son suppose to do the same pattern based on the picture.

Next they start to ask questions like -
How many colours are there on a rainbow, name me one colour?
What is a dog?
What animal has feathers?
What animal gives milk?
What do you use when is it is raining?
What falls down from the sky and is wet?
What is a shoe?
What animal says meow?
These are some that I can still remember.

Next is writing skills. He is suppose to cross out those that doesnt match. He is given 2 mins to do as many qn as he can.
Followed by another writing task, something like tracing.. also 2 mins. Do as much as he can.

Then after this is finding category and matching. Suppose to tell psy which picture belong to same category or same pattern. Consists of pictures, shape and patterns.

After this, they start to interview us about his behavior in school. Feedback given by his CC teachers, EIPIC and therapist.

Hope this helps

It cost about $179 after subsidy.

[nugget]

helplessmum3:

Nugget ,


Average iq meaning can suit into mainstream already ..as his iq is as average as his peers.. Why psy still recommend pathlight ?!

What is yr son psy's name ?

Kkh premises does not conduct psy test , which place did u go?

Does the iq test require yr son to comprehend ?

Psy still recommend pathlight cos son needs a lot of prompting before he can answer. In mainstream school environment, the teacher wont be standing there to prompt and prompt and prompt.

Pathlight is meant for average or above average kids but their environment is modified to help out kids focus. I know my son definitely can strive in pathlight. But I still want to give a shot at mainstream first.

Yes KKH doesn't conduct psy test. But they forgot to slot me in for psy test which is due in next month at their satellite clinic. So they manage to find a psy to do for me at KKH instead.

[Double E]

Nugget

Thanks for the detailed explanation.

For those questions asked, I actually think is something that can be thought. If the kid is not taught or exposed to that type of info, even a NT kid will not be able to answer. Looks like there’s a lot to teach a 5 year old kid. And it seems like Psy likes to ask questions related to animals.

[Double E]

Nugget

Do you think it helps to get a children encyclopedia book? Haha.
I actually think it is as the areas that they test on is so wide.