Qualitative assessments with InterGifted help you look at whether you are gifted, and if so, what your unique gifted profile is. A qualitative assessment is beneficial for your self-understanding and unlocks doors for legitimizing, accepting, and empowering yourself on your self-awareness journey. As it is qualitative only, our process does not include testing of any kind. The process consists of written preparation and a two-hour live discussion. Our assessors have extensive experience working with gifted, twice-exceptional and multi-exceptional adults, and they are themselves gifted (and multi-exceptional). Read what our assessment clients say about what they've gained from their assessment with us.

WHAT WE EVALUATE

A qualitative assessment looks at giftedness based on cognitive, thought, and emotional patterns. Via your preparatory work and our live assessment discussion with you, we combine our professional knowledge with an exploration of your mind space in order to understand the way your mind works. Using the model of giftedness developed by InterGifted's founder Jennifer Harvey Sallin, which you can learn more about here, our assessments take a full-picture look at your unique profile including:

your level of giftedness
your areas of intelligence and how they work together most naturally for you
any possible twice- or multi-exceptionalities
other relevant intersectionalities, including how other complicating factors such as trauma history and chronic physical or mental health issues have affected your ability to express your gifted mind and self fully
how environmental and social support, resources, and opportunities (or lack thereof) have helped or hindered your ability to express essential parts of your gifted mind and self fully
as appropriate, a clarifying discussion about the difference between external evidence of giftedness (such as good grades and eminence) vs. the inner reality of giftedness which may not be expressed in traditionally externalized ways

As we are discussing material that can be challenging and confronting, it's important for our clients to be in a stable emotional state and ready to engage in the process of self-discovery, wherever it leads them (more information on "assessment readiness" below).

ABOUT THE ASSESSMENT PROCESS

Prior to the assessment session, we will send you pre-assessment reading and have you submit notes and answers to questions about your personal history. This submission will serve as the basis for our assessment discussion, which is held on zoom.us and lasts two hours. During the assessment session, we will clarify your profile with you and will provide personalized resource recommendations based on your unique profile, needs and personal development journey. We do not provide follow-up assessment reports, but often provide followup recommendations via email, such as relevant research/literature, social connection resources, and coaching and therapy recommendations. To get an idea of what you can expect from the assessment process, you can read about the experiences of our clients here.

HOW TO KNOW IF YOU'RE READY FOR AN ASSESSMENT WITH US

Our assessment process is designed for people who are ready and excited to learn about their cognitive profile and are currently able to apply that knowledge actively in their personal development process. Given the purpose and format of our assessments, it is important for our clients to be in a stable and non-rushed emotional and psychological state, to feel safe and ready to share openly about their mind and personal background with us, to explore potentially challenging material, and to be comfortable being assessed with the giftedness model we use.

Here are some indicators that our assessment is not the best next step in your journey:

You are in a state of extreme emotional or existential pain or turmoil, or are in personal crisis. You can refer to the Global Assessment of Functioning Scale as a rough guide: our assessments are designed for clients who are in the "stable to thriving" category represented by the range of 61-100.
You are feeling resistant to, scared of or even angry about getting assessed; you are not comfortable confronting your profile in an honest and open way.
You are not comfortable with the model of giftedness we use (linked above).

If you find that you're not ready for an assessment due to personal crisis, instability, fear or anger, you may need to work toward feeling safe, stable, connected, and hopeful before engaging in the assessment process. In some cases, we can support you in that process via helping you find a gifted-specific therapist. If you're in an urgent crisis situation, we recommend seeking local qualified medical, psychiatric or crisis-oriented psychological support. If you're not in a crisis, but are feeling unsure of your best next step, we recommend an orienting session, in which one of our coaches will help you take inventory of your current situation and needs, and will help you make a plan forward. You can learn more about orienting sessions on our coaching page.

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ASSESSORS, COSTS & BOOKING

We currently have a team of four assessors, listed below. You can click on their names to learn about each of them. Costs vary according to our assessors' location and level of experience. You can book directly with our assessors, or if you are unsure which assessor you prefer to meet with, you can email us directly at coaching@intergifted.com or via the form at the bottom of this page and we will help you choose the best fitting assessor for you.

Jennifer Harvey Sallin

Jennifer is InterGifted's founding director; assessments with her can be conducted in English, French or Italian. The cost is 750 CHF (she currently has an 8-month waiting list). You can schedule directly with her via email.

Karin Eglinton

Karin is InterGifted's community leader; assessments with her are conducted in English; cost is 550 Euros (approximately 590 CHF). Karin has a waiting list of 3 months. You can schedule directly with Karin via email.

Silver Huang

Assessments conducted in English; cost is 950 AUD (approximately 625 CHF). You can schedule directly with Silver via her contact page.

Merlin Györy

Assessments conducted in English; cost is 550 Euros (approximately 590 CHF). You can schedule with Merlin via email.

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ANSWERS TO FAQs

Is there testing involved?

Our assessments are qualitative, not quantitative; so we do not do IQ testing (or any other form of testing). You do not need to have an IQ score in order for us to carry out an assessment. If you have an IQ score from a previous test, we may factor that into our qualitative assessment, however it is not a necessary requirement.

If I already know my IQ score, what is the point of having a giftedness assessment?

IQ scores don't directly help you understand how your gifted mind works, nor the various nuances, strengths, opportunities and challenges of your unique gifted cogitive profile. That's where a qualitative assessment comes in, to dig more deeply into the make-up of your multidimensional mind and how it informs your particular purpose, goals, journey, needs and possibilities. It's worth mentioning that IQ testing also measures mainly what is called "logico-mathematical intelligence", thus other areas of creative, emotional, sensual, existential and physical intelligence are not generally assessed or defined by an IQ test. Naturally, a qualitative assessment is holistic and examines all areas of intelligence, as well as how they work together for your particular experience and expression.

What are your assessments based on?

We base our assessments on our training, years of experience working with and assessing gifted clients, as well as our research knowledge on giftedness, twice-/multi-exceptionality, and gifted-specific psychology. We use Jennifer Harvey Sallin's model of giftedness as a basis for our assessments.

What if I'm unsure about being gifted?

You do not need to be sure that you are gifted before having an assessment. If you are unsure, we help you evaluate that and can still provide resources and suggestions for next steps, even if you discover that you are not gifted via our assessment.

Can I use this assessment for self-advocacy (at school, in legal situations, etc)?

Our assessments can be a helpful step for self-advocacy with employers, family members, or schools. They are not appropriate for legal cases or other situations which involve a need for quantitative reports.

Do you offer follow-up assessment reports?

No, we do not provide assessment reports. We will, however, send you a follow up email with resource recommendations, based on our assessment discussion.

Do you offer follow-up assessment sessions?

Some clients choose to schedule additional assessment discussion sessions to further explore more specific aspects of the initial assessment discussion, such as how twice-exceptionalities or other factors affect giftedness expression or how one can best manage one's energy based on their gifted profile; however the first assessment session gives a thorough overview of giftedness level(s), areas of intelligence, possible twice-exceptionalities, and resources and recommendations for personal development based on one's unique profile. Follow-up assessment discussions are priced at the assessors hourly rate.

Can I get gifted coaching before I have an assessment? Or should I wait?

You can pursue gifted coaching before or simultaneous to having an assessment. If you're feeling anxious about doing an assessment, it may be better to schedule an orienting session, a series of coaching sessions, or even a therapy search with us in order to help you prepare for the assessment process. You can learn more about that here and contact us to get started: coaching@intergifted.com.

SCHEDULE & GET STARTED

Email us at coaching@intergifted.com or via our contact form below to schedule an assessment with us. If you have any trouble with the form submission below, or you don't hear back from us within a week of submitting the form, please email us directly at coaching@intergifted.com.

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I just want to say I think it’s incredible that Silver self discovered such a vast understanding of the human mind and that she is a true inspiration to me and I am sure many others too. Really there is nothing more pleasant than hearing (and feeling) another mind dig deep into what is and what isn’t. It makes so much sense what she said. I feel so much clarity and now a sense of relief actually and I thoroughly look forward to her report and to future sessions with her. It was amazing, truly!

George - US

My assessment experience with Kelly was really encouraging and affirming. I appreciated that the assessment consisted of both a written and a live meeting because I feel both the written part and the ability to talk in real time gave a more accurate view of where I am coming from and where I am at. I felt comfortable and understood and that was a huge blessing to me. I have realized recently how much I censor myself in conversations with most people. It was a relief to share things with Kelly that I have shared only with select others and to see her smiling and nodding in response. I teared up at a few points in the conversation when I felt truly seen and there were multiple sighs of relief during and after the assessment. Thank you again!

Clarissa - US

My assessment with InterGifted was a huge wake-up call, like a big positive explosion in my life. I have been hiding away behind anger and pain, and realizing that with my highly gifted mind, I can actually use that anger and pain constructively was a major aha moment in my life. I don’t know exactly how it happened, but that two hour assessment transformed me, and I’m so appreciative to Jennifer for insights and expertise.

Rob - USA

I’ve been engaged in personal self-discovery for decades, and gifted-specific discovery for many years. I thought I had the workings of my mind figured out pretty well. And then I had an assessment! In her skillful, compassionate way, Jen revealed aspects and nuances of my mind that I had never been able to see on my own. It was a lot to process, but the notes and directions for exploration Jen provided were extremely helpful in being able to walk away from the assessment with not only hope and a renewed outlook, but also ways in which I could slowly begin integrating and rediscovering these aspects of myself. I’m still integrating and exploring months later and so grateful I have this wholehearted data to guide me!

Kelly - Canada

My assessment with Jen was a pivotal experience in my gifted development. She mirrored aspects of how my mind works to me, that I had always felt, but could never articulate nor access meaningfully. Thanks to the validation the assessment process offered, and the wealth of data I gained on how to understand my gifted mind, I can now learn how to bring those aspects of my into my life more fully.

During the assessment, Jen guided me through the process with clear information, delivered in an empathic and caring way, so that I felt very safe exploring these previously uncharted aspects of myself. She listened, understood, and responded to my questions and concerns in a way that I felt she really “got” what I was talking about and where I was coming from. She made specific and relevant connections from the information we covered in the assessment to my current life situation, so I could apply the data to my life straight away.

The process after the assessment resulted in a deeper integration of my whole personality at a holistic level: a true sef-development quantum leap whose reach I hadn’t expected. I’m feeling at home in my mind and body in a way I had not experienced before, even with over 15 years of dedicated self-development, and roughly 10 years of trauma healing under my belt.

Thank you Jen, and I hope many more people will continue to benefit from your expertise in this context of unique, deep self-discovery!

Karin - Germany

My assessment with Merlin was like a journey to the core of my being. I was expecting something like an analysis but instead, it was more like a guided exploration of myself. It allowed me to uncover aspects that I had pushed aside because they did not fit the picture of who I thought I was supposed to be. With this new understanding, I feel like I can finally allow myself to truly embrace ALL parts of myself, instead of denying those I didn’t understand/see or was uncomfortable with.

I am very grateful to Merlin for being such a mindful and gentle guide. I was amazed by how he met me in my preference for abstract thinking and how that made the communication of complex subjects so effortless. It gave me the final nudge to find help dealing with my trauma and to stop trying to blend in as a “normal” human being. It was an eye-opening experience and still a lot of fun with all its depth and intensity.

I look forward to continuing this journey and reinventing myself on a new scale. Thank you, Merlin!

Andrea - Germany

I cannot find words to express how enlightening and reassuring Jen’s assessment of me was for me. As a person diagnosed with autism, I have been so unsure which of my traits were caused by my autism and which might have been due to giftedness. Jen helped me clarify which is which, and showed me how I can better understand my twice-exceptional and sometimes very overwhelming mind. Since our session, I have seen the world and myself in a new light. It made me feel like anything is possible for me. Thank you Jen!

Brady - UK

I cannot thank Silver enough for this assessment. It is more than an evaluation, it’s a piece of Art. I was very nervous during our session and she did so well to put me at ease. I could feel physically this non-verbal communication that gifted people have flowing between us and energising-relaxing me. And it was a lot of fun too! I can’t explain but there were many layers to our communication that I could feel in my body. Her relational diagram is so accurate! Reading the report has helped me to understand better what you explained and I have felt things in my body reorganising since we spoke, it’s what you put together so well about my body and senses. How could she learn so much and so deeply about me? I am very happily surprised. This is incredible. Thank you so much.

Julio - UK

The assessment with Jen gave me courage and confidence to own what had always felt true inside, but what I was scared to believe. I feel like I have access to my mind now and that there are possibilities ahead, whereas before things felt so stuck – professionally, socially, and in my relationship with myself. I can’t believe how seen and heard I feel, like Jen somehow had access to my inner thoughts. That’s never happened to me before, and I can barely put the experience into words. This has been well worth the investment!

Katherine - UK

I worked with Jen in coaching for a while before daring to ask for a giftedness level assessment. I was really scared because I don’t want to feel like I’m “better” than anyone, but in coaching I was realizing that I was avoiding understanding myself by avoiding knowing about my gifted profile. So, we scheduled an assessment session, and it was life-changing. I realized that I am exceptionally gifted and highly empathic, and as a woman, sometimes those aspects of myself have worked in competition with each other. I want to be smart and move ahead at my speed, but I want to care for everyone and never make others suffer. Jen has helped me realize that I have a right and a real need to express my exceptionally gifted self, but that with self-awareness, I can also learn to do so in ways that does not hurt others. This is a huge revelation, and Jen and I are continuing to work on it in our coaching sessions. It’s hard to believe that, after 20 years of therapy, my life could change so much in just a half-year of knowing Jen! Thank you Jen.

Eve - Belgium

I have done the assessment session with Jennifer. This was an amazing experience to connect with such a beautiful person. Many things were going through my mind and I was still having so many questions after my discovery of giftedness a few years ago. Something was suddenly making some sense… I recently stumbled upon the difference that being highly gifted also brings into the mix. Jen was able to provide confirmation, comfort, advice and guidance that will change the way I will see and organize my life forever. I felt at home. I cannot thank you enough for these two hours that changed my perception of life. I would recommend the assessment session to anyone who would like to better understand how giftedness has influenced and shaped their life. Thanks Jen!

Vincent - Quebec

My assessment session with Jen was great. I felt excitement and joy afterwards. For the first time I did not have to lie to myself to be able to relate to another person. That was really confusing at first, but I realised that feeling that way is a really good thing. Thanks Jen.

Yungda - The Netherlands

My assessment session had such an impact and has helped cause a major shift in my life. I have never been this happy before. Silver’s perspective helped my see myself in a light and with evidence I never considered. For the remainder of the week I have been celebrating and processing the insights she provided and a game plan for how to proceed. She had a solid plan and understanding from my notes of what may be the areas of giftedness. She processed my replies in real time, and enhanced her professional assessment of my skill set. Her extensive knowledge and use of many auxiliary branches of science helped compliment our conversation yet never got us off track. She did her work very well and I will benefit from it for the rest of my life. I am not overstating the impact our conversation had on me.

Chris - US

My giftedness assessment with Jen clarified so much about myself that had confused me my whole life. First of all, I came to understand my lack of sense of satisfaction with so many things in life. And second, I came to understand how applying my giftedness to self-actualization rather than worldly accomplishments has made me confused about whether I am an underachiever or not really gifted at all. Our discussions helped me to finally see my lack of satisfaction and lack of focus on “worldly accomplishments” in a positive light, as a creative force for me. Now I know what to tell people who accuse me of being too exigent: that my drive for excellence is part of my own self-actualization journey, and it is a positive for me; and those who accuse me of not “accomplishing things”: that my focus is on self-mastery, not mastering external processes, and again, that is positive for me. Thank you so much Jen for the work you do in the world, and the positive impact you’re having on people like me who have struggled to find fitting support for their entire lives!

Karin - Canada

The assessment with Jen was like re-discovering myself with someone who could see me, articulate that which I couldn’t and validate it. The intense and ‘different’ parts of who I am have been kept in the peripheral and the assessment helped me bring them to the forefront with someone who has the authority and the compassion to say “I see you, and you’re okay”. Learning that there’s a reason for my sensitivities, and finally having a place or a label for the structures of my thoughts and reactions was like one giant exhale. Jen is kind, ridiculously smart and overall, a true badass. The assessment is an investment that I’d highly recommend to anyone with a subtle inner knowing that they’re different but who doesn’t have the tools or expertise to be able to pinpoint the how’s/what’s and why’s of it.

Rebecca - Australia

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