Uptown Psychology
Gifted Testing in Miami & Coral Gables
Private gifted testing with a licensed school psychologist: clear results, fast turnaround, and reports written for Florida schools.
The Benefits
Advantages of Private
Gifted Testing
Know your child's
true ability
Standardized cognitive testing gives you an objective measure of your child's intellectual ability, not just classroom impressions.
Move on your
timeline
Private testing means no waiting on school testing windows or long district queues. Schedule when it works for your family.
Reports schools
can review
You receive complete documentation of scores and methodology, prepared to support gifted eligibility review in Miami-Dade and other Florida districts.
The Stakes
When Bright Kids Aren't Challenged
A child who isn’t challenged doesn’t just coast. They often disengage, act out, or start underachieving on purpose to fit in. Meanwhile, gifted program decisions get made with or without the right data. Testing gives you the information to advocate for the level of challenge your child actually needs.
THE SERVICE
What Is Gifted Testing?
- Individually administered cognitive (IQ) testing
- Academic achievement testing when needed
- Developmental and educational history
- A written report with full score documentation
- A parent feedback session explaining every result
- Guidance on next steps with your school
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What Can Gifted Testing Help With?
- Support gifted program eligibility review
- Confirm a teacher's recommendation with data
- Understand a child who seems ahead of peers
- Explore whether boredom explains behavior issues
- Inform school choice and admissions decisions
- Document ability alongside a learning difference
- Plan appropriate academic challenge at home
- Retest after a previous borderline result
Some children are both gifted and struggling, advanced ability alongside attention or learning differences (sometimes called twice-exceptional). If that might describe your child, a broader psychoeducational evaluation can capture the full picture in one process.
THE EVALUATIONS
Common Questions Behind
a Gifted Referral
"The school suggested we get testing."
Many Miami families are referred by a teacher or school counselor. We provide the individually administered cognitive testing that eligibility reviews typically require, with documentation prepared for your school’s process.
"We think she's bored, not struggling."
Boredom, rushing through work, and classroom behavior issues can all be signs of a child who needs more challenge. Objective testing separates ‘needs more challenge’ from ‘needs different support’, two problems with very different solutions.
"He's ahead in some areas but behind in others."
Uneven profiles are common and important to understand. When testing suggests both giftedness and a learning or attention difference, we help you understand and support both sides of the profile.
"We need scores for a private school application."
We provide complete, professionally documented score reports that families use in admissions and placement processes. Tell us your deadline during the intake call and we will confirm the timeline.
EVALUATIONS IN FLORIDA
Why Miami Families Choose Uptown Psychology
Gifted testing is administered by our Florida-licensed school psychologist, someone who has conducted school-based assessments and understands exactly how Florida districts review outside testing. You get valid scores, clean documentation, and straight answers about what the results mean.
- Test in English or Spanish
- Explain scores in plain language, not jargon
- Provide documentation formatted for school review
- Offer fast, family-friendly scheduling
- Advise honestly, including when not to test
Our Approach
The Gifted Testing Process
Parent Intake Meeting
Testing Sessions
Results and Feedback
faqs
Questions About Gifted Testing
Will Miami-Dade County Public Schools accept private testing?
Florida districts, including Miami-Dade, have processes for reviewing outside evaluations as part of gifted eligibility decisions. The district makes the final determination, but we document testing to align with what review teams expect, and we can answer school questions about methodology.
What score does my child need to qualify as gifted?
Florida gifted eligibility generally centers on superior intellectual ability along with other criteria set by the district, and specific plans can differ by district and student circumstances. During feedback we explain exactly how your child’s results relate to your district’s criteria.
How long does testing take?
Cognitive testing is typically completed in a single session, with the written report and feedback meeting to follow shortly after. We will confirm the exact timeline at intake, including any school deadlines.
Do you accept insurance?
No, we do not accept insurance. Gifted testing is typically not covered by insurance in any setting, as it is not a medical service.
Can testing be done in Spanish?
Yes. Our school psychologist administers testing and explains results in English and Spanish.
Contact Us
Request a free consultation or contact us
with questions.
786-977-3242
info@uptownpsychologyny.com
766 Madison Avenue, Fifth Floor, New York, New York 10065
3081 Salzedo St Suite 202, Coral Gables, FL 33134
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