Comprehensive Psychological Assessments

Our comprehensive psychological assessments:

• Can be completed with all ages (preschool to adult).
• Are tailored to the questions asked and informed by observations and assessment data as it unfolds.
• Provide understanding of socio-emotional, behavioural, and academic concerns and diagnostic clarity to help individuals with their next steps.
• Are helpful for:  identifying or clarifying a diagnosis (where appropriate); school planning (including identifying appropriate education supports); post-secondary planning; self-understanding, DSO/ODSP applications, and many other purposes.
• Are completed largely in person.

What to expect about the process:

A typical comprehensive psychological assessment has many components:  

• An intake interview to gain background information and determine the scope of the assessment.
• Several testing sessions using standardized tests that are selected to address the specific referral questions.  Testing sessions often occur once per week during the assessment period, though this can vary.
• Completion of detailed questionnaires addressing various aspects of socio-emotional and behavioural functioning by the people who have knowledge of the client (such as parents and teachers).  
• Review of educational records and other relevant health-related documents (such as report cards or reports from a doctor or other healthcare provider), as necessary to address the assessment questions.
• A feedback meeting to share the findings and recommendations.
• Completion of a detailed written report documenting the assessment results and recommendations
• Additional meetings (such as a school meeting) arranged with the psychologist as needed.