Austin Ashby & Associates Psychoeducational Services
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Are Your Child’s Abilities Going Unrecognized?
Do several of these characteristics sound familiar?
Your child learns things very quickly
Schoolwork seems too easy
Your child says they are bored at school
Your child performs above other children their age
They ask advanced or unusual questions
They need more challenging work
Their grades may not show how capable they really are
You want to know how your child learns and thinks
You want to know if they may qualify for gifted services
You want information to help you advocate for your child at school
With over 23 years of experience as Licensed School Psychologists, we help families better understand their child’s unique strengths, cognitive abilities, and gifted potential.
Our gifted evaluations use trusted, standardized cognitive assessments, including the RIAS-2 and WISC-V, which are commonly used by Florida school districts as part of the gifted evaluation process.
Our gifted evaluations use trusted, standardized cognitive assessments, including the RIAS-2 and WISC-V, which are among the assessments that may be used by Florida school districts when evaluating students for gifted education.
Dont have to wait 90-days for your child to be tested
Don’t let your child’s potential go unnoticed. Gifted testing can identify advanced abilities that may not always show up in grades or everyday classroom performance—and help you determine whether your child may benefit from more challenging educational opportunities.
If several of these characteristics sound familiar, gifted testing may help you better understand your child’s abilities and determine whether they may benefit from gifted services or more challenging educational opportunities.
Gifted Evaluation Guide for Parents and Guardians:
Step 1: Why Parents Request Gifted Testing
Get answers sooner. Private testing may offer earlier appointment availability and faster access to results, helping you better understand your child’s abilities without a lengthy wait.
A setting where your child can feel at ease. Private testing can provide a quiet, comfortable environment with individualized attention and breaks when needed, allowing your child to focus and do their best.
One test score doesn’t always tell the whole story. If your child’s school testing did not meet the score needed for gifted eligibility, private testing may provide another opportunity to evaluate their abilities under different testing conditions.
What Does Gifted Testing Measure?
Gifted testing helps parents better understand how their child thinks, learns, reasons, and solves problems. Rather than simply looking at grades or what a child has learned in school, gifted assessments can identify advanced thinking abilities and areas of intellectual strength.
Gifted IQ Testing
We offer standardized cognitive assessments commonly used as part of the gifted identification process. The assessment selected is based on your child’s age, individual needs, and the requirements of the school or program you are considering.
Assessments Used
WISC-V | Ages 6–16
Typically takes about 60 minutes and evaluates areas such as verbal reasoning, visual-spatial skills, fluid reasoning, working memory, and processing speed.
RIAS-2 | Ages 3 through Adult
Typically takes about 35–50 minutes and provides an efficient assessment of verbal and nonverbal reasoning abilities.
Testing requirements and accepted assessments may vary by Florida school district or gifted program. Parents should confirm current requirements with their child’s school or district.
Learning Disability Evaluations also available
Learning Disability Evaluations
Comprehensive psychoeducational evaluations help identify why your child may be struggling with reading, dyslexia-related skills, math, or writing. Results provide a clearer understanding of your child’s learning strengths and needs and may provide helpful documentation when schools consider IEP or Section 504 supports and services.
Before Your Session: What You’ll Need
A few simple things will help your child’s virtual testing session go smoothly.
Computer or Laptop
Your child will need access to a desktop or laptop computer for testing. Smartphones should not be used.
Camera & Microphone
Make sure the computer has a working camera and microphone so your child and the School Psychologist can see and hear each other clearly. Headphones may also be helpful.
Reliable Internet
A strong, stable internet connection will help prevent interruptions during the evaluation.
Required Technology
Before your appointment, make sure any required browser, testing platform, or software is installed and ready to use. You will receive instructions before your session.
Quiet Testing Space
Choose a quiet, private, distraction-free area where your child can focus and complete testing comfortably.
Allow Enough Time
Please plan for the full testing session and have your child log in a few minutes early so there is time to get settled and begin on schedule.
What to Expect
Schedule Your Appointment
Choose an available appointment time that works for your family. You’ll provide some basic information about your child and complete any required forms before testing.
Testing Day
Your child will complete a series of questions, puzzles, patterns, and thinking activities designed to measure reasoning and problem-solving abilities. Testing typically takes about 40–75 minutes, depending on the assessment and your child’s pace. No studying is needed.
Results & Next Steps
After testing, your child’s results will be scored and reviewed. We’ll explain what the scores mean, answer your questions, and provide the documentation needed to help you understand your child’s results and next steps for gifted consideration.
Please allow approximately two hours for the overall appointment process so your child can work comfortably without feeling rushed.
Pricing
Testing at My Brandon Location
RIAS-2: $225 weekdays | $275 Sundays
WISC-V or WPPSI-IV: $250 weekdays | $300 Sundays
Testing at Your Home
Prefer testing in the comfort of your own home? In-home appointments are available at the same testing rates, plus a $25–$75 travel fee, depending on distance.
Payment plans are available. Payment options include cash, check, Zelle, and credit card payments through PayPal.
Experienced School Psychologist Helping Families Better Understand Their Child’s Abilities
n 20 years of experience conducting psychoeducational evaluations, I have dedicated my career to helping children and families better understand their learning and cognitive strengths and needs.
My experience includes 16 years serving families throughout the Tampa Bay area and an additional 8 years working in North Florida school systems. I hold an Education Specialist (Ed.S.) degree in School Psychology and maintain both Florida licensure and national certification as a School Psychologist.
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With more than 20 years of experience evaluating children, I provide families with professional, individualized gifted testing designed to help them better understand their child’s cognitive abilities and potential
Gifted IQ Testing in Tampa Bay
Skip the School Waitlist. Get an Appointment within 1–2 Weeks.
A Second Chance
How Gifted Eligibility Works in Florida
Florida's Gifted/AGP program typically requires children to meet three criteria:
IQ score of 130 or higher on a state-approved test (Lower scores might be considered in certain situations, such as an ESOL/ELL history or family income circumstances.)
Teacher ratings
showing traits associated with giftedness—curiosity, creativity, leadership, and academic achievement
Strong grades or standardized test scores
Eligibility decisions are made by a team that includes parents, teachers, a district psychologist, and other district staff. My role is to provide a valid, professionally administered IQ assessment that meets Florida requirements.
Areas Served
I also provide in-home testing throughout the Tampa Bay region, including:
• Hillsborough County — Tampa, Brandon, Riverview, Lithia, Gibsonton, Valrico, Temple Terrace, New Tampa, Tampa Palms, Plant City
• Pinellas County — St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Largo, Palm Harbor
• Pasco County — Wesley Chapel, Land O'Lakes, New Port Richey
• Polk County — Lakeland, Winter Haven
• Sarasota County — Sarasota, Bradenton area
Testing at my home in Brandon is available at a reduced fee.
Services Offered
Gifted IQ Testing
State-approved assessments for Gifted/AGP eligibility, using current test editions accepted by all local school districts.
Tests available
• WISC-V (ages 6–16) — approximately 60 minutes; covers verbal reasoning, fluid or logical reasoning, visual-spatial skills, working memory, and processing speed
• WPPSI-IV (I typically use for children under age 6) — approximately 40–60 minutes; designed for younger children
• RIAS-2 (ages 3 to adult) — approximately 35–50 minutes; slightly shorter format with multiple-choice and single-word answers
Learning Disability Evaluations
Psychoeducational assessments for reading difficulties, dyslexia, math challenges, and written expression concerns. These evaluations support IEP and 504 plan requests.
I recommend leaving two hours available for the entire process so that we are not rushed.
Pricing
At my home (Brandon)
RIAS-2: $225 (weekdays) / $275 (Sundays)
WISC-V or WPPSI-IV: $250 (weekdays) / $300 (Sundays)
At your home
Same rates plus travel fee ($25–$75 depending on distance)
Payment plans available. I accept cash, check, Zelle, and credit cards via PayPal.
I've spent over 20 years conducting psychoeducational evaluations—16 years serving families in the Tampa Bay area and 8 years prior in North Florida school systems. I hold an Education Specialist (Ed.S.) degree in School Psychology and maintain both state licensure and national certification through the National Association of School Psychologists.
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Helping Your Child Get Ready for Gifted Testing
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Avoid putting pressure on your child to achieve a particular score. Instead, explain that they will be completing different activities that give them an opportunity to show how they think and solve problems.
For younger children, you might simply describe the appointment as doing puzzles, answering questions, and completing different thinking activities.
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Remind your child to listen carefully to directions and think before responding. If answer choices are provided, encourage them to consider all of the choices before making a decision.
Children should understand that some questions may become difficult—and that is completely normal.
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A good night’s sleep, a normal meal, comfortable clothing, and an unhurried start can make a difference. Try to avoid creating unnecessary pressure by repeatedly discussing scores, gifted eligibility, or how important the test is.
The goal is for your child to feel comfortable enough to show what they can do.
Step 1: Why Parents Request Gifted Testing
Understanding the Bigger Picture
Gifted testing is about more than receiving a score. It can provide valuable information about your child’s thinking abilities, strengths, and educational needs.
For some families, testing may help determine eligibility for gifted programming. For others, the results may provide useful information for deciding whether a child needs greater challenge, enrichment, advanced coursework, or other learning opportunities.
Most importantly, understanding your child’s abilities can help you make more informed decisions about the educational experiences that will keep them challenged, engaged, and growing.
Want to learn more about gifted testing for your child? Contact us today or schedule an appointment to get started.
Step 4: What Happens During Gifted Testing
Your child will complete a standardized ability test, such as the WISC-V or RIAS-2, designed to show how they think, reason, remember information, and solve problems.
Instead of testing what your child has learned in school, the activities focus on how your child approaches different thinking challenges.
Many children find the activities engaging because they include puzzles, questions, pictures, and problem-solving tasks.
Your child can take breaks when needed, helping make the experience comfortable and positive.
Step 5: Understanding Your Child’s Results
After testing, the School Psychologist reviews and interprets your child’s scores and considers them in relation to applicable gifted criteria.You’ll receive a written report that helps you understand:Your child’s areas of strengthWhat the scores meanHow the results relate to gifted criteriaRecommendations and next steps
Most importantly, you’ll leave with a clearer understanding of your child’s abilities and what to do next.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Step 2: Schedule the Evaluation
We start with a consultation to discuss the evaluation process and learn more about your child.Gifted testing typically takes about 60–90 minutes, depending on the assessment and your child’s individual pace.
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If someone asked you to do something every day that was extremely difficult, you might shut down too.
Reading struggles can lead to frustration, avoidance, and a loss of confidence. Your child may say they hate reading, avoid reading aloud, become frustrated with homework, or simply give up.
But there may be a reason reading is so difficult.
When Reading Is Hard and They’ve Tried Their Best, Students Give Up Because of Fatigue
For a child with undetected reading difficulties, reading can feel frustrating, exhausting, and defeating. Avoiding books, refusing homework, guessing at words, or saying “I hate reading” may be signs that your child needs more than encouragement—they may need answers.
Find out why reading is so difficult for your child.
Our Comprehensive Dyslexia Screening Assessments help parents better understand whether their child’s reading difficulties may be associated with dyslexia and what next steps may help them improve.
Don’t assume they won’t read. Find out why reading is hard.
Get answers. Know what to do next. Help your child move forward.
Schedule a Dyslexia Screening Assessment
Dyslexia Screening Assessments | $150
Our Comprehensive Dyslexia Screening assesses three important areas:
Reading Skills — how well your child reads and recognizes words
Processing Skills — how your child takes in, processes, and produces information.
Cognitive Skills — thinking and reasoning abilities that help us better understand your child’s learning profile
Together, these assessments provide information to help determine whether your child’s reading difficulties may be associated with dyslexia and what support may be needed.
Does Your Child...
Avoid reading or say, “I hate reading”?
Struggle to sound out unfamiliar words?
Read slowly or with difficulty?
Have trouble with spelling?
Guess at words instead of sounding them out?
Have difficulty remembering words they have seen before?
Become frustrated during reading or homework?
Seem bright but struggle more with reading than expected?
A Dyslexia Screening can provide valuable information about what may be contributing to your child’s reading difficulties.
Find Out WHY Your Child Struggles to Read.
Our comprehensive Dyslexia Screening Assessments help parents better understand their child’s reading strengths and difficulties and determine whether their reading struggles may be associated with dyslexia.
Get Answers. Get the Right Help.
When you better understand WHY your child is struggling, you can make more informed decisions about the support they need.
Our Licensed School Psychologists administer comprehensive Dyslexia Screening Assessments using evidence-based assessment tools to evaluate important reading and reading-related skills.
Parents receive:
✓ Individual assessment of their child’s skills
✓ Screening results explained in understandable language
✓ Identification of reading strengths and areas of difficulty
✓ Recommendations for next steps
✓ Information parents can use when discussing concerns with their child’s school
✓ Parent support following the screening
Quality Assessment at an Affordable Cost
Getting information about your child’s reading difficulties shouldn’t be out of reach because of cost.
We provide comprehensive Dyslexia Screening Assessments at an affordable fee so more families can take the first step toward understanding their child’s reading difficulties and getting appropriate support.
Convenient Virtual Assessment
Your child can complete the screening online from home using a computer or laptop while meeting individually with a Licensed School Psychologist.
A quiet testing area, reliable internet connection, webcam, and microphone are needed.
Take the First Step
Don’t wait for reading frustration to become reading avoidance.
Find out more about your child’s reading difficulties and get recommendations for the next steps.
Schedule Your Child’s Dyslexia Screening
Initiate a Productive Dialogue
Complete the form with contextual information regarding your challenges, timelines, and desired outcomes, and our team will respond promptly with an evidence-based recommendation framework.