Get the Clarity You Need
A psychological assessment helps you get the right diagnosis so you can receive the right treatment and support for your needs.
Assessment Services
Professional psychological assessments to help you get the right diagnosis and access the support you need
Ages 2-24
Psychoeducational Assessment
Ages 7+A comprehensive evaluation that helps identify how an individual learns, thinks, processes information, and performs academically. The goal is not simply to identify challenges, but to better understand how a person learns and to provide meaningful strategies and supports that promote success, confidence, and well-being.
What This Addresses:
Addresses difficulties with reading, writing, math, or learning; attention or concentration challenges; problems with memory, organization, or processing speed; academic underachievement despite strong effort; giftedness or advanced learning abilities; and anxiety, frustration, or reduced confidence related to school or work.
Can Help Clarify:
Can help clarify diagnoses such as Learning Disorders, Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Intellectual Disabilities, and Giftedness.
Includes:
- ✓Cognitive testing (language, memory, attention, nonverbal problem solving)
- ✓Academic achievement testing
- ✓Comprehensive report with specific recommendations
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Assessment
Ages 2-20A comprehensive evaluation used to better understand social communication, behaviour, and development. ASD assessments help determine whether an individual meets criteria for Autism Spectrum Disorder and identify strengths, support needs, and recommendations for home, school, and community settings.
What This Addresses:
Addresses speech, language, or social communication difficulties; challenges with social interaction; repetitive behaviours or restricted interests; sensory sensitivities; emotional regulation or behavioural challenges; difficulty with transitions, flexibility, or routines; and delays in play, social development, or adaptive functioning.
How This Can Help:
Can help clarify whether Autism Spectrum Disorder is present; identify strengths and areas requiring support; guide treatment and intervention planning; support access to school accommodations and community services; and improve understanding of a child's unique developmental profile.
Includes:
- ✓Clinical interviewing with parents including detailed developmental history
- ✓In-person observation and assessment with youth
- ✓Comprehensive report with specific recommendations
Combined Psychoeducational + ASD Assessment
Ages 7+A comprehensive evaluation that combines both psychoeducational and ASD assessment for a more thorough understanding of functioning and needs. This integrated approach provides a complete picture of cognitive abilities, learning profile, and autism-related characteristics.
What This Addresses:
Addresses all concerns covered in both psychoeducational and ASD assessments, providing a holistic view of learning, development, social communication, and behavioural patterns.
Includes:
- ✓All components of psychoeducational assessment
- ✓All components of ASD assessment
- ✓Integrated comprehensive report with coordinated recommendations
Ages 18+
Psychoeducational Assessment
Comprehensive evaluation of cognitive abilities (including attention) and academic skills to identify possible learning disabilities, ADHD, and determine accommodation needs for post-secondary education or workplace settings.
What This Addresses:
Addresses longstanding learning difficulties, struggles with reading comprehension, writing, math, organization, and the need for academic or workplace accommodations.
Includes:
- ✓Intellectual & cognitive assessment
- ✓Academic achievement testing
- ✓Learning disability and/or ADHD identification
- ✓Detailed written report
- ✓Comprehensive recommendations
ADHD/Psychodiagnostic Assessment
Focused evaluation for ADHD and related mental health concerns to clarify diagnoses and provide treatment recommendations for adults experiencing attention, focus, or emotional regulation challenges.
What This Addresses:
Addresses difficulty concentrating, disorganization, procrastination, impulsivity, forgetfulness, anxiety, mood concerns, and challenges managing work or relationships.
Includes:
- ✓ADHD clinical assessment
- ✓Mental health symptom evaluation
- ✓Functional impairment assessment
- ✓Differential diagnosis consideration
- ✓Treatment recommendations
- ✓Comprehensive written report
The Assessment Process
Initial Consultation
Free 15-minute phone call to discuss your needs
Intake Session
Review history, concerns, and gather background information
Testing Session(s)
Complete standardized tests and questionnaires
Scoring & Report Writing
A detailed report will be written summarizing the assessment results, including diagnoses (if applicable)
Feedback Session
Review results and recommendations with client/family
Assessment Fees
Psychoeducational
$2,880
Ages 7+
ASD Assessment
$1,680-$1,920
Ages 2-20
Combined Psychoeducational + ASD
$4,080
Ages 7+
ADHD/Psychodiagnostic
$2,160
Adults only
All fees are billed at $240/hour. Payment options include direct billing to insurance, credit card, or e-transfer.
The Assessment Process
A clear, step-by-step process from your first consultation to your final report
Initial Consultation
60 minutes
We begin with a consultation to understand your questions and concerns, review your history, and determine whether psychological assessment is the right approach. We'll discuss the assessment process, timeline, and costs, and answer all your questions.
Clinical Interview
90–120 minutes
A comprehensive interview covering your developmental history, current concerns, medical and psychiatric background, educational and occupational functioning, and relevant family history. This provides essential context for interpreting test results.
Testing Sessions
3–6 hours total, depending on assessment type
Administration of standardized psychological tests tailored to your referral questions. This may include cognitive testing, academic achievement measures, personality inventories, symptom rating scales, and specialized measures. Testing is typically conducted over one or two sessions, with breaks as needed.
Scoring and Interpretation
2–3 weeks after testing completion
After testing is complete, we score all measures, analyze patterns in the data, integrate findings with clinical observations and history, and prepare a comprehensive written report. This process involves careful consideration of all available information to provide accurate diagnostic impressions and meaningful recommendations.
Feedback Session
60–90 minutes
We meet to review the assessment findings in detail, discuss diagnostic impressions, answer your questions, and review personalized recommendations. You'll receive a comprehensive written report that you can share with other providers or use for accommodation requests. This session is collaborative and focused on ensuring you fully understand the results.
Typical Timeline
Week 1
Initial consultation and clinical interview
Week 2
Testing sessions completed
Weeks 3–4
Scoring, interpretation, report writing
Week 5
Feedback session and report delivery
Total timeline: typically 4–6 weeks from initial consultation to final report.
Important Information
Who We Serve:
Assessments are available for youth age 2+ and adults. Services for youth include psychoeducational assessments, ADHD assessments, and autism spectrum disorder (ASD) evaluations. Services for adults include psychoeducational assessments and ADHD/psychodiagnostic assessments.
Timeline:
Most assessments require one intake session and two testing sessions which vary from 1.5-3 hours each depending on the type of assessment. All assessments include a detailed written report with findings, recommendations, and next steps.
Fees:
Assessment fees are billed at $240/hour. Additional testing may incur extra fees. Payment can be made by direct billing insurance, credit card or e-transfer. Check with your insurance provider for coverage details.
Exclusions:
We cannot provide psychoeducational assessments to students in French Immersion programs, as we cannot provide educational testing in French.
Assessment FAQ
Common questions about the assessment process