It usually isn’t necessary to have your child tested for giftedness until she reaches school-age, and it may not even be necessary then, if she doesn’t complain that school is too easy. Most advanced kids, though, will quickly become bored in the classroom because they’re far beyond what the curriculum dictates. The ideal age range for testing is between four and eight years old. If your child’s school has a gifted education program, you can approach the person in charge of that to inquire about testing. If the school doesn’t have such a program, contact your child’s teacher or a member of the administration, and they may be able to point you in the right direction. If the school isn’t receptive, ask your pediatrician to recommend – or do a bit of research and find yourself – a child psychologist who does intelligence testing. You can also ask the departments of Psychology or Child Development at your local college or university; they can almost always either recommend someone, or have someone who conducts the tests. These tests can be costly, but do a little checking – many insurance programs will cover them. One of the most accurate tests for giftedness is the Stanford-Binet Intelligence Scale. Its most recently developed version is called the Stanford-Binet 5, and it’s used for children from ages two to seven years. This test is different because it has a higher ceiling than most of its kind. This means that many other intelligence tests are primarily qualitative (“Yes, your child is gifted” or “Your child is of average intelligence”), their IQ ceilings being 130, which can tell you that your child’s IQ is “130+” but not give a specific number – say, for example, 145. The Stanford-Binet 5 test is designed to measure how gifted your child may be, in the case that her IQ is above the standard 130 ceiling. You can request this particular test when searching for a professional to assess your child. Whoever does the testing, it’s important to know if that person has the appropriate test, is experienced with its use, and is familiar with gifted children and their education. If possible, ask other parents of gifted children for recommendations. When choosing a practitioner to test your child, you should ask about: