Assessment Services

Frequently asked Questions

An assessment provides a holistic picture of the individual and how they are doing in a range of domains.

What does the process look like?

Kids/Teens

  • Consultation

  • Fill out intake (Parent/Teacher)

  • Clinical Interview

  • Assessment scales sent to parents and to school

  • Assessments commence - testing with child (4-7 hours)

  • Gather and interpret data from assessments and parent and teacher rating scales

  • Report writing

  • Debref with individual, parents, and school staff (if applicable, 1.5-2 hours)

Post-Secondary

  • Consultation

  • Fill out intake (Individual/Parent if needed)

  • Clinical Interview

  • Assessment scales given to individual/parent to fill out and return

  • Assessment commences (2-4 hours)

  • Gather and interpret data from assessments and rating scales

  • Report writing

  • Debrief with Individual/Parent (if applicable, 1.5 hours)

When can I expect the results?

Debriefs are typically booked around 3-4 weeks after testing is done and we receive all the information back from the parents and teachers/school.

When is payment due?

Full payment is due on the day of testing, the cost of the 1.5 hr clinical interview/consultation (regular rate), will be put towards the final cost of the assessment should you choose to go forward with it.

What information will I get from the RESULTS OF THE ASSESSMENT?

Our assessments are not just numbers and confusing data - we are providing you with a clear, comprehensive picture of the child in their world. We are identifying specific areas of need and challenge, as well as giving you the why and how behind their difficulties. Our assessment reports also provide specific resources and strategies tailored to the family’s and individual’s needs and strengths for home and school.

Should I tell my kid that they’re going for testing?

Yes. If you are unsure of what to tell them, you can let them know that you are bringing them to get an assessment so that we can look at their strengths and weaknesses in a bunch of different areas.

Younger kids/pre-teens - can use language like “learning activities” - i.e., we are going to do some learning activities with a psychologist so we can figure out how I/we and your teachers can help you be the best you. They’re going to tell us more about how your brain works and how you learn. You will need to miss some school for this.

Is this a diagnosis? 

Yes and no. An assessment does not formally provide a diagnosis, as only a medical professional (i.e., M.D.) can provide an official diagnosis of a mental condition or disorder. However, if the assessment points towards the individual having a disorder (i.e., they clearly meet the DSM criteria), once the assessment is complete you can then take it to your family doctor and work with them towards a diagnosis and further medical support, such as prescribed medication.

Should my child/teen come to the debrief?

Absolutely. The psychologist will make sure to communicate the results in a way that your child can understand.