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Gifted Testers and Therapists List

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The map below is a tool that can help families find testers and therapists. If you are just starting your gifted or twice-exceptional journey, your first step might be to have your child tested. Many families find themselves exploring testing for a number of reasons: to better understand how their child learns and experiences the world, to qualify for various educational or enrichment opportunities, or to learn more about other behaviors or experiences their child is having.  Whatever your reason for pursuing testing, assessment, or counseling, please read the following article to help you consider which professional is right for your family and goals: Considerations for Gifted Testing by the Davidson Institute  There can be a lot of moving pieces to pursuing and then understanding testing and assessment reports. As you move through this process, you may find our Guides to Gifted Identification, Testing, and Therapy to be helpful as well. 

Map Key:

  • BLACK PIN: Testers with experience assessing gifted and 2e students.
  • PURPLE PIN: Counselors and therapy providers with experience working with gifted and 2e students.
DISCLAIMER: Please know that the Davidson Institute does not endorse any of these testers or therapists. We are merely providing this list of providers based on feedback we’ve received, so you can research and select the professional you are most comfortable working with.

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If you are a tester or therapist who works with gifted and/or 2e students and feel that you should be added to this map, click HERE. Please briefly describe your experience and include any relevant location info and websites. 

More Resources:

Guiding Gifted – A monthly newsletter from the Davidson Institute for those who work with or have a gifted or twice-exceptional child in their family.

Davidson Gifted Perspectives – A video series that examines several different gifted-related issues and viewpoints.

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Colleen Mitchell

I would like to have my daughter evaluated for to see if she is ASD and or gifted. She has many of the qualities shared on the site for gifted. We live in NH. I am willing to travel within reason.
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Nicoly Morelli Tobias

Im looking for help for my daughter 5y9m she’s so frustrated at school, home, as a sibling of special needs complex. We are in Ireland!
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MAYLING OLAZABAL

I LIVE IN PENNSYLVANIA, ANY PROFESSIONAL I SHOULD REACH TO GET MY DAUGHTER EVALUATED?
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Neha Purohit

Can you please suggest any tester for gifted students in Columbus Ohio?
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Preethi

We are in Canada. Can I get the test done in Canada from a licensed tester for acceptance into Davidson Young Scholars program?
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C Lohr

Hello! I'm wondering if there are any more therapists taking gifted patients in the Austin, TX area?
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Frances Riley

seeking a tester in Arkansas for my 5 year old granddaughter who has been diagnosed with Autism; however, she's been reading, doing math, etc. since she was 11 months old. She is now in kindergarten and gets in trouble because she is absolutely bored with what the rest of the class is learning.
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Margaret Higase

Please recommend a few gifted testing for schools in Colorado Springs or Denver Area
Thank you
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Erika Johnson

I’m looking for a therapist in northern Virginia who specializes in gifted teens. Thank you!
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Kasia Rybak

Hello,
Can you recommend someone to contact on-line? We are based in Poland. This is why. Thank you!
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Brenda Khamali

Please am in Kenya. Looking to have my 13 year old assessed for 2e and giftedness. Plus a therapist who can walk her through her different way of thinking and higher reasoning because she now thinks she is not ok. She has developed social anxiety as she feels she dies not fit in and her interest are way different for most of her peers.

Tanna Kuntz

I live in Rochester, NY. Does anyone know a tester and/or therapist that has experience working with gifted 5 year olds? We have found some who say they know and treat gifted people, but we are looking for someone who can tell the nuances of Gifted vs. Gifted + ADHD, SPD, anxiety or a combination of the 2e part.
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Anna Scolaro

Tanna,

Please feel free to reach out to Dr. Scolaro at drscolaro@aspiretherapynyc.com We provide evals in NYC and Stone Ridge areas.

Brigitte Peters-Collins

I would like to have my 3 yr old grandchild tested privately. Can you recommend a professional in the NOLA area for testing?
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Sara Bezet

Did you ever find some? We are in Baton Rouge with the same age (will be four in Dec)

stephanie fresnay

I think I understand the difference between a tester and a therapist but I am confused on why there is a difference: are therapists not accredited to test?
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Dr. Vaudrey

That's correct! "Therapist" is a broad term for any clinician who addresses the mental health needs of kids. This person may have a masters degree (MFT, MSW) or a doctoral degree (PsyD, PhD). Assessors are psychologists (PsyD, PhD, EdD) who have an added specialty in assessment and more training. In CA at least, only psychologists can do psychological testing.

Susan Herbin

Please provide a Tester experienced with Gifted and Twice Exceptional in or near Portland, Oregon. Thanks so much!
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Aoulin Doulin

Please expand to Canada pleasee
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Priscilla Sturn

Hi I have a 3year old great granddaughter who behaves like a 6 year old I live in Rhode Island Could you recommend someplace to have her tested
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Ana Prieto

Hi! Would like to get information about testing centers or professionals around the Kingwood, Texas area. Thanks!
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Beata Tarczon

My son is 14yo, very good student but so disorganized, doesn't care about ongoing things, just learned how to tie his shoes, started talking at the age of 3. he is in advanced math program college credits now but I really want to where is he gifted. Is it math? he is very introverted too and this is my concern.
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Dr. MaryGrace Stewart

I have lived in MA for over 20 years and I haven't heard of most of the people on your pins in MA. As you probably know, MA has a terrible record for gifted programs, less than 1% of public schools have G/T programs and there's nothing at the state education or legislative level despite nearly 30 years of advocacy. I have been the Parent Liaison for the MA Assoc. for Gifted Ed. (MAGE) and its VP and President.
I am very interested in how you got these names. If they are effective then I will broadcast them to my program's people via social media and I will share them with MAGE. Please advise.
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Sheryll Dsouza

Hi Kate, I am sailing on the same boat. My son is advanced in school but struggling emotionally. Public schools can’t figure this out . He is bored in the school and Connecticut is not offering any programs. Please help.

Kate McGuire

Hi Dr Stewart, we are just starting out looking into if my grandson is gifted. He is 7 and has this amazing mind and struggles emotionally and behavior wise. This behavior seems to only be in the school day. I will be joining MAGE today. Thank you for any direction. —Kate

Crystal Doyle

The purple Pin you have in Las Vegas for Tiffany Allen-Duran does not work. The phone numbers are not active.
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Mel GW

Did you ever end up finding anyone in the Las Vegas area? I am looking to have my son evaluated for G&T. Thank you!

Gina-Nga Nguyen

I would like to have my son Pierre VanSise 9 year old to get tested for gifted program, as he wants to take geography, world history, chemistry classes. We know that he knowledge is sufficient to take these classes, but his current private school does not provide testing for gifted kids. We live in Orange County, Southern California. How do I find the local testing center? Is there online test that he can take? Thank you
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