The Assessment Process

The assessment process is individualized based on each person's needs and referral concerns.

Before the Assessment

Clients may be asked to provide relevant information, including:

• Recent and previous report cards

• Individual Education Plans (IEPs), when applicable

• Previous assessment reports

• Relevant medical or specialist reports

• Completed intake forms

• Educator questionnaires and consent forms

Assessment Components

The assessment process may include:

• Initial consultation

• Review of background information and records

• Clinical interview

• Standardized cognitive (IQ) testing

• Academic achievement testing

• Memory assessment

• Attention and executive functioning measures, when appropriate

• Behavioural and emotional questionnaires

• Clinical observations

• Scoring and interpretation

Testing is completed over one or more sessions depending on the individual's age, needs, and assessment goals.

What Is Included

Assessments may include:

• Clinical interview

• Cognitive testing

• Academic achievement testing

• Behavioural and emotional questionnaires

• Executive functioning measures

• Personalized recommendations

• Feedback session

• Comprehensive written report