We often hear from parents who have noticed that their child seems to be ahead of their peers. For example, their child may be excelling in math, reading beyond their grade level, or showing remarkable curiosity. One of the most common questions we get is, “is my child gifted or are they just doing well for their age?”

While giftedness and high achievement often overlap, they are not the same thing. Understanding the difference can help parents make informed decisions about their child’s education, enrichment opportunities, and whether a gifted assessment may be helpful.

If you think your child might be gifted, you may be considering a gifted assessment to better understand their abilities and figure out how to best support them. These assessments provide valuable insights into your child’s cognitive strengths, learning needs, and their suitability for programs designed for gifted learners.

As a parent, you play a key role in helping your child feel calm, confident, and ready for the process, but it’s important to strike the right balance. This guide will walk you through what to do and what to avoid as you prepare your child for a gifted assessment in Calgary or elsewhere in Alberta.

Bluebird Psychology offers gifted assessments for various educational programming options, including GATE and Westmount. But when it comes to identifying gifted children, one of the most frequently asked questions we get from parents is “what is the minimum IQ for giftedness"? Having this cutoff score helps clarify how schools and specialized programs determine eligibility. In Calgary, this cutoff score can be a little confusing for parents because the answer is, “it depends.” Read below to learn more about what IQ scores are and what the minimum IQ score for giftedness is, depending on your program of interest.

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Every child is unique, with a set of individual talents and capabilities that contribute to their personal growth and development. As parents, it's natural to want to support and nurture your child's strengths. If you’ve noticed that your child is excelling academically and bored in school, one valuable tool in understanding and fostering your child's abilities is a gifted assessment.

Gifted children have many unique traits that set them apart from their peers. If you are a parent or a teacher, it is important to understand the characteristics of a gifted child so that you can provide the appropriate support and guidance.