Carolyn Petterson, Ed. S., Licensed School Psychologist

Welcome to Broward Gifted Testing, a private practice dedicated to providing high-quality psychoeducational evaluations and gifted testing services to children in Broward County and surrounding areas. Our mission is to provide a comprehensive assessment of your child's cognitive, academic, and behavioral abilities, empowering parents and educators to make informed decisions about their child's educational and emotional well-being.

Our Expertise

As a licensed school psychologist, I, Carolyn Petterson, Ed. S., have spent the last 19 years honing my skills in completing psycho-educational evaluations and gifted testing for children aged 6 and up. My expertise spans a wide range of areas, including:

• Gifted testing: I specialize in administering individually administered IQ tests to identify gifted children, enabling them to access specialized educational programming and resources.
• Psycho-educational evaluations: My comprehensive assessments evaluate learning disorders, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Intellectual Disabilities, and other conditions, providing parents and educators with a detailed understanding of a child's strengths and weaknesses.
• Gifted programming: I work closely with parents and educators to support children's exceptional abilities, ensuring they receive the necessary accommodations and resources to thrive.

Private Gifted Testing

Why consider private gifted testing? While the public school system may offer free evaluations, private testing offers several advantages. Our services guarantee:

• Flexible scheduling: You can choose the date and time that suits you best, ensuring your child is well-rested and prepared for the assessment.
• Confidentiality: Your child's evaluation is conducted in a private setting, providing an environment conducive to concentration and attention.
• Efficiency: Our assessments are tailored to your child's needs, minimizing testing time and reducing fatigue.

Psycho-Educational Evaluations

I also specialize in completing psycho-educational evaluations for children aged 6 and up. These comprehensive assessments evaluate a child's cognitive, academic, and behavioral abilities, providing parents and educators with a detailed understanding of a child's strengths and weaknesses.

What to Expect

Our assessment process typically involves:

1. Free consultation: We discuss your child's needs and determine whether private gifted testing is a good fit.

2. Individually administered IQ test: The IQ test assesses your child's concept development, reasoning, and problem-solving abilities, providing an indication of overall rate of learning and specific areas of ability.

3. Review of results: We discuss the evaluation results with you and provide a written report within 5 business days.

Contact Us

To schedule a consultation or discuss your child's evaluation needs, please contact me at (954) 695-7162 or info@browardgiftedtesting.com.