Assessments
Psychoeducational Assessment
Goal: Develop an understanding of your child’s strengths and weaknesses, and provide strategies to support them.
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Psychoeducational assessments provide information about how a child/adolescent learns. Psychologists use standardized assessment tools to explore the youth’s academic and cognitive abilities, as well as other areas related to academic success. They also complete interviews and/or questionnaires with parents, the youth, and potentially other relevant people involved with the child/adolescent, as well as review relevant documentation (e.g., report cards, previous assessments, etc.). The standardized tests are administered by a psychologist or psychometrist. The results of the assessment could lead to a diagnosis or diagnoses, but not always.
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Wondering how to explain an assessment to your child/teen? Read our blog here.
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What Does an Assessment involve?
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Background/History
Interview and questionnaires with parents/youth and review of relevant data (e.g., report cards, prior assessments, relevant medical documentation).
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Assessment Sessions
Administration of standardized tests, observations, and clinical interviewing with the youth.
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Comprehensive Feedback
The feedback session is directly between the youth and/or parents, and the psychologist. The psychologist will explain the results of the assessment, highlighting the areas of strength and need, and providing recommendations and next steps.
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Report
After the feedback has occurred, you will be provided with a detailed report. The report will include the results of the standardized testing, as well as a clinical formulation (write up summarizing the testing and bringing the information all together to explain the youth’s profile), and recommendations. The recommendations that WonderTree psychologists make will be tailored to the youth and based on the assessment results. This is your report, you can share it with whomever you feel is important to have the information, such as the school and family doctor.
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Fee: $4000
Psychological services are not covered by OHIP, but may be covered under your extended health insurance benefits. Check with your insurance provider for details (here is a list of questions you can ask). Please ask us for a quote that you can submit in advance if required by your insurance company.
How do I start an assessment?
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Contact us using the information below
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A family coordinator will help determine assessment type and schedule your appointment
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Meet with one of our clinicians
Contact Us
One of our family coordinators will return your call/e-mail within 2 business days. Our family coordinators will help determine which service provider would be the right fit and assist in scheduling your appointment.
905-425-9525