Gifted Testing in Tampa: How Early Identification Can Shape Your Child’s Success

on May 21, 2025 at 10:16 AM /

Testing and Assessment

Every child has a unique learning journey, but some show signs of advanced cognitive abilities at a young age. When giftedness goes unrecognized, children may face boredom, frustration, or even behavioral challenges in traditional classrooms. That’s why early gifted testing Tampa children is so important—it helps identify these exceptional learners and creates a foundation for proper educational planning. Early identification isn’t just about academic acceleration. It’s about understanding how your child thinks, processes, and thrives. Explore What Gifted Testing Involves Parents often wonder what to expect during gifted testing. The process is designed to be both comprehensive and child-friendly, helping uncover intellectual strengths...

Navigating Your Child’s Psychological Evaluation: Part 2

By Rice Psychology Group

on February 25, 2025 at 4:09 PM /

Testing and Assessment

By. Amanda M. Cosgriff, Ph.D., BCBA & Licensed School Psychologist When you search for the term “recommendation” online, it is defined as “a suggestion or proposal as to the best course of action.” Psychological assessment reports typically include a long list of recommendations—some may feel too vague, while others might seem overwhelming or excessively detailed. This can make it difficult for the adults in the child’s life to determine the best path forward. What Should I Do with the Recommendations? Ultimately, the decision to implement recommendations rests with the parent and educational team (e.g., teacher, school administrators, tutors). While these recommendations are not...

Testing & Assessments – Are You Getting What You Deserve?

By Dr. Wendy Rice

on February 27, 2022 at 10:09 PM /

Would you like to know what makes me angry? When I learn that a child was brought to a psychologist for an evaluation because they had a reading problem—and the psychologist gives their favorite tests - and in the end doesn’t make a diagnosis or reach a conclusion that addresses the reading problem. Perhaps they don’t make a diagnosis because they don’t think the child’s scores are low enough, or they don’t have enough training in Dyslexia and other reading disorders, or they believe they have to wait until the child receives more instruction before they can be diagnosed. So,...

Are the Benefits of Commercialized Online Therapy Too Good to be True?

By Dr. Wendy Rice

on July 16, 2021 at 12:58 PM /

When the pandemic hit, it seemed like online therapy companies were popping up left and right. I was already seeing a therapist for some time, and when the world went digital, I was nervous I’d no longer be able to meet with her. Luckily, she offered her services via Telehealth. One day, after being bombarded by Facebook ads for a ton of online therapy companies, I decided to give it a try and see what it was all about. Here’s what I experienced: The therapist I was matched with seemed nice, but her responses were very short and vague. I...

Dr. Nikel Rogers-Wood Vlog

By Rice Psychology Group

on March 13, 2020 at 4:11 PM /

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Dr. Nikel Rogers-Wood Vlog (Friendship)

By Rice Psychology Group

on September 24, 2019 at 10:52 AM /

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Dr. Nikel Rogers-Wood Vlog

By Rice Psychology Group

on August 13, 2019 at 4:43 PM /

In this short vlog, Rice Psychology Group’s Dr. Nikel Rogers-Wood would like to discuss the back-to-school period for college students! We hear so much about kids going back to school, but what about those in higher education? Post-high school education can be a period of both academics and finding your identity, and Dr. Rogers-Wood would like to discuss this topic in length. Watch, learn, and enjoy! ...

Jotting it Down: How You Can Make Your Note-Taking Skills Stronger

By Dr. Wendy Rice

on June 28, 2019 at 9:33 AM /

I feel really good about going back to school for my master’s degree. It’ll help my career outlook and put me on track to a doctorate. But I’m not looking forward to taking lecture notes. Homework and tests were always easy for me, but as soon as the professor began lecturing and my pen hit the paper, I’d begin sweating bullets. I never knew what to write down! I would miss large chunks of information and it made me anxious about upcoming tests. I hope to find a way to deal with this problem before classes begin. Good study notes and...

A Helping Hand: What You Can do to Help Your Kids with Their Upcoming Standardized Tests

By Dr. Wendy Rice

on April 25, 2019 at 5:30 PM /

Consider the following story as it relates to this week’s topic. Ashley’s standardized tests are coming up in a couple of weeks and I can already tell she’s starting to stress about it. She’s typically an A student and will probably do great but these tests are getting to her a bit. The teachers and school administration put so much pressure on students to practice, practice, practice, and sometimes tell them that if they don’t pass, they might not get promoted to the next grade! That is an incredible amount of pressure. We took standardized tests in school, but teachers never...

Child Giftedness: Putting Them to the Test

By Dr. Wendy Rice

on April 5, 2017 at 4:15 PM /

I know every parent takes pride in their children’s accomplishments, but lately I’ve felt like my youngest daughter actually is much more advanced than her classmates. I understand it sounds like I’m just being a mother who admires and cherishes her daughter, but I really mean it. Her vocabulary astounds me, she expresses herself better than many adults I know and she’s extremely creative. I realize how this must sound, but what if she’s a gifted child? I’ve heard that other kids are in the gifted program at her school but never knew how they got there! What’s my first...