Psychoeducational and ADHD Assessments:

Who do we work with?
Our Psychoeducational and ADHD assessments are provided for children, adolescents and adults.

Psychoeducational assessments are typically provided when individuals are experiencing more difficulty than might be expected in academic environments. Clients and/or families we serve are often questioning whether or not a learning disability is impacting upon daily functioning.

ADHD Assessments are requested when there are questions about attention, impulsivity, and/or restless behavior. Our practice specializes in the identification of ADHD. A comprehensive diagnostic process is necessary to differentiate between ADHD and other possible confounding factors that may include environmental circumstances, anxiety, mood and learning challenges. Our ADHD Assessments generally follow the same process as our psychoeducational assessments, but also closely examine symptoms of inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity and whether these symptoms are causing impairment that is interfering with daily functioning in home, school and/or work environments.

What do we do?

Assessment We identify strengths & needs: Verbal and Nonverbal Reasoning Working Memory Processing Speed Phonological Processing Receptive and Expressive Language Reading Decoding, Fluency and Comprehension Handwriting, Spelling and Written Expression Mathematics Calculations and Reasoning Visual-Spatial Abilities Verbal and Nonverbal Memory Executive Functioning & Attention Social Skills and Awareness

Education We provide education & resources about: Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Reading Disabilitites/Dyslexia Mathematics Disabilities Written Expression Disabilities Non-verbal Learning Disorder Language Disorders Central Auditory Processing Disorder Oppositional Defiant Disorder Anxiety Disorders Mood Disorders Intellectual Disability Memory Problems Executive Dysfunction

Advocacy We help you consider your next steps: Remediation Tutoring and study Skills Coaching/Therapy Individualized Program Plans Adaptations/Accommodations Tuition Support Plan Disability tax Credit Canada Study Grant Disability Resource Facilitator Vocational Goals Speech Language Services Occupational Therapy Social Skills Training

What does the assessment consist of?

• One-on-one testing (full-day) with the client and the Psychologist or Psychometrist
• Interview with parent/guardian (if child/adolescent assessment) or client (if adult assessment)
• Interview with teacher, as appropriate
• Comprehensive written report that includes test results, diagnostic findings and recommendations
• Client and/or parent feedback, as appropriate
• Participation of the Psychologist in the school program planning process, as appropriate

We pride ourselves on the quality and comprehensiveness of our assessments and reports. Clients can expect to spend 8-10 hours in the one-on-one assessment process.

We believe that assessments should lead to the empowerment of clients and to an improved quality of life for clients and their families. With understanding the potential to learn is limitless.

Specialized services:

• Psychoeducational testing is available for children as young as 3 years of age.
• For children in French Immersion, Psychoeducational assessments can involve testing in both French and English.
• ADHD coaching services are available for adolescents and adults.