<p>I was tested last winter again to confirm that I still had adhd and stuff and it says that my performance iq is in the low-average range it was either 89 or 91(somewhere in that area) and my verbal iq was 120. What does it mean if there is about a 30 point difference between these two? and what does verbal and performance iq actually mean?</p>
<p>You need to ask the school psychologist to explain what these results mean in your individual case. He/she should also be able to advise you about the kinds of learning strategies you can use so that you can do your best in school.</p>
<p>The IQ spread means that you should have an IEP for “extended time for tests” due to slower processing. It means you’re smart, but your work production is much slower. Person who performed test should also have prepared a report explaining the findings, and validating request for IEP-based accommodations. Are you in HS or college?</p>
<p>You would need more data than that. There should be a processing speed score in the tests. That number will get you extended time, hard copies of notes, etc.</p>
<p>I am in college and already have extra time because I have ADHD innattentive. I had a 504 plan from elementary school on and got extra time. I was getting my testing up to date and just remember there being a huge difference between the two and I am just curious as to what that means. I do remember them saying my process is slow or something but I lost the paperwork. I may contact them for another copy. I am just wondering what the difference can mean and how it might affect me. My problem is that everything takes me a long time(a lot of it is distraction) but on tests I often exceed the time and a half with essay or math tests.</p>
<p>Do contact them and get copies of your evaluation. After you’ve read through it, talk with them about what the results mean, and get some advice on how you can compensate for your difficulties. You need to plan now for your eventual transition into the workforce. There may be some careers that are better adapted to your “brain style” than others.</p>
<p>okay thanks. i think i will do that. i remember them saying that verbal iq is more related to academics and i majoring in special education so I think it will work out. I was just trying to find a general distription of what it measures.</p>