If you or your child feel stuck, overlooked, or misunderstood, especially when it comes to learning, thinking, or school performance, you are not alone. At Vivid Psychology Group, we provide expert IQ and giftedness testing for children, teens, and adults. Many families seek this evaluation to better understand cognitive strengths, plan enrichment, or meet admission requirements for selective and gifted school programs in Denver.
Our goal is to help you gain clarity and confidence. It’s not just about a score, but meaningful insight and next steps. Schedule a free phone consultation to see if we’re a good fit.
Who Benefits from IQ and Giftedness Testing?
Many children, teens, and adults who benefit from giftedness or IQ testing may experience:
- Feeling bored or under-challenged in school, despite clear ability.
- Difficulty fitting in (socially, emotionally, or academically).
- Anxiety, perfectionism, or avoidance tied to high expectations or fear of failure.
- Questions from teachers about placement in advanced or gifted programs.
- Parents applying to selective private or gifted schools in the Denver area who need a formal cognitive or IQ evaluation for admissions.
- Adults seeking insight into their learning style or potential career strengths.
Understanding these patterns through IQ and giftedness testing can clarify what’s happening and guide both enrichment and emotional support.
How Testing Works at Vivid Psychology Group
At VPG, we combine scientific precision with practical understanding. Our process typically includes:
- Intake and planning: We gather history, goals, and any specific school or program requirements for gifted admission (for example, Denver Public Schools or area independent schools).
- Standardized testing: We use evidence-based instruments such as the Wechsler (WISC-V, WAIS-IV) or Stanford-Binet V to measure reasoning, memory, and processing speed.
- Giftedness evaluation: We look beyond IQ to assess creativity, motivation, and problem-solving approaches.
- Interpretation and feedback: We review results in clear language, focusing on strengths, challenges, and implications for school placement, enrichment, or emotional well-being.
- Documentation for schools: Families applying to selective or gifted programs in Denver receive formal reports accepted by most area schools.
- Collaborative plan: We integrate findings into a personalized roadmap, often connecting cognitive results with emotional and behavioral support using CBT, ACT, ERP, or SPACE for parents.
Why Choose Vivid Psychology Group for IQ and Giftedness Testing
- Specialized expertise in psychological and cognitive assessment for children, teens, and adults.
- Experienced with gifted program admissions and testing requirements for selective Denver schools.
- Trauma-informed, anxiety-aware approach that helps families interpret results with compassion, not pressure.
- Integration of therapeutic insight for emotional balance and performance confidence.
What Sessions Look Like
- Initial consultation (about 60 minutes): Discuss history, goals, and school application needs.
- Testing sessions (2–3 hours): Child-friendly, standardized IQ and cognitive measures.
- Feedback session (60 minutes): Results explained clearly with recommendations.
- Written report: Includes all cognitive scores, summary interpretation, and documentation suitable for school admissions.
When to Seek Help
If you’re preparing for gifted or selective school applications in Denver, wondering if your child is being adequately challenged, or noticing stress and perfectionism around schoolwork, an IQ and giftedness evaluation can provide clarity and direction. Testing can highlight true strengths, identify needs, and help schools and families make informed choices.
Schedule a free phone consultation to learn how VPG can support your family.
Vivid Psychology Group offers testing services for families in Englewood, Colorado, and the greater Denver area.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Why do families seek IQ testing for school admissions?
A: Many selective and gifted programs in the Denver area (including DPS Advanced Learning Plans, Denver School of the Arts, and private gifted schools) require a current IQ test from a licensed psychologist. Results help determine placement, readiness, and learning supports.
Q: What is considered a “gifted” IQ score?
A: Typically, an IQ of 130 or higher (top 2 percent) is one common threshold, but schools also look at the full profile, including creativity, motivation, and problem-solving, when making placement decisions.
Q: Can you provide documentation schools will accept?
A: Yes. VPG provides formal written reports with standard scores and interpretation that meet most Denver-area gifted and selective school requirements.
Q: Do you also help with anxiety or perfectionism often seen in gifted kids?
A: Absolutely. Our team specializes in anxiety, OCD, and emotional regulation. We integrate cognitive results with practical tools using CBT, ACT, and SPACE for parents.
Q: How soon will we get results?
A: Typically, families receive verbal feedback and a written report within 2-4 weeks of completing testing.
