Mensa

[vlim]

sleepy:

some discussion here

http://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/forum/viewtopic.php?t=6479&highlight=mensa

thanks for the info

[vlim]

errrr...but still cannot find the answer of what are the benefit of joining it.. :?

[sleepy]

Seem not much benefits. Read in that thread not much activities for junior members.

[deardear07]

Benefit - maybe just the honour of being a mensa member?

[The Brain Shop]

Hi all,


As the child is too young for normal testing, you may approach any registered psychologist for IQ testing for their child (http://singaporepsychologicalsociety.org/). However, following psychologists do perform this service:

Nicon Chin, Mensa Singapore's resident psychologist:
Psychologist/Cert.
Hypnotherapist
Psychological Therapy Centre
Mt Elizabeth Medical Centre #09-02
3 Mt Elizabeth
Singapore 228510


Wilson Chan
Registered Psychologist (Singapore)
Diplomate, American Academy of Special Education Professionals
MA (App. Psychology), BSc (Hons, C1), Dip Ed, BCSE, MSPS, Assoc APA, member of MENSA
Gifted Academy, Singapore
165, Bukit Merah Central #03-3665 S150165
Tel: +65-93832244
Email: gifted_learners@yahoo.com.sg
Website: http://www.gifted-academy.com.sg

It is entirely in your discretion whether the child should undergo such IQ test and if so, which psychologist to approach (for avoidance of doubt, the psychologist does not have to be from the above list).

[The Brain Shop]

There was a Junior Mensans Special Interest Group formed.

[hearty_dolphin]

My son was accepted to the Mensa this year. So far we have not join any activity. Any parents have children in Mensa? What are the activities that are suitable for 7 years old.

[sleepy]

hearty_dolphin:

My son was accepted to the Mensa this year. So far we have not join any activity. Any parents have children in Mensa? What are the activities that are suitable for 7 years old.

There isn't. So far only came across durian & cycling. But not that suitable for younger children.

There is a weiqi interest group but seems like sleeping, no regular activity being organised.

[Lynn2010]

Just to revive this discussion… any one found any benefits of joining the Mensa??

[violin_lover]

Lynn2010:

Just to revive this discussion.... any one found any benefits of joining the Mensa??

Hi Lynn, I took my Mensa test more than 2 decade ago (Dec 1990) and scored a 99 percentile. But I didn't join the club....anyway, having a letter/certificate that shows that one has a high IQ does help to boost up confident level. Hence, I do encourage your kid go for the test. It cost around $20 in 1990, not sure about the price now