Assessments

Formal assessments are essential tools for gaining insights into how individuals across different age groups—children, adolescents, and adults—learn, think, process information, manage emotions, and sustain attention. These evaluations typically incorporate a variety of tests, interviews, and structured observations to create a comprehensive profile of the person's cognitive abilities, emotional well-being, behavioural patterns, and learning styles.​

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Why caregivers might seek an assessment for their child?

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• Identify learning needs or potential learning disabilities 

• Identify underlying emotional or behavioural diagnoses

• Determine intellectual functioning and cognitive abilities

• Evaluate the need for educational planning and school-based supports

• Determine areas of development and recommend support to promote growth

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Why adults might seek an assessment? 

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• Identify Cognitive Challenges Impacting Daily Functioning​

• Identify Persistent Learning Disabilities 

• Enhance Self-Awareness and Coping Strategies

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Who can be assessed? ​​

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• Individuals facing challenges in work, education, home, or daily life that may be linked to cognitive, emotional, or behavioural issues 

• ​Individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, or other mental health conditions that impact functioning

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What is involved in the assessment process?​

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• A free 15-minute initial consultation to assess whether an assessment is needed, discuss costs, and the assessment process

• A clinical interview with a psychologist to identify appropriate assessments, gather background information and history, and explore presenting concerns

• The psychologist will administer relevant assessments, which may include cognitive, academic, and behavioural tests

• Scoring: The psychologist will score the assessments, review relevant history, and compile a report of the findings

• A final debrief meeting will be held to review and discuss the assessment results

• The assessment process can take up to 4-6 weeks to complete

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What is the cost of an assessment?

• The cost of a psycho-educational assessment depends on the number and type of assessment tools use

• The estimated cost will be provided during the complimentary 15-minute consultation once the appropriate tools are selected

• The assessment may be fully or partially covered by employee health benefits, insurance plans, or extended healthcare coverage

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How do I book?

• If you have questions or think a psychological assessment could benefit you or your child, contact us today.

• To book an assessment or learn more, please call 780-570-1230 or email us at pchaggar@howardpsychological.com.