Psychoeducational Assessments help identify Learning Disabilities (e.g., reading, writing, and math disabilities) and ADHD to better understand a child’s difficulties and get access to support.
Psychoeducational Assessment for Kids and Teens in Toronto
A Psychoeducational Assessment provides a thorough evaluation of cognitive and academic functioning, including essential information processing skills like memory, oral language, phonological awareness, and executive functioning. It also incorporates a social-emotional component, detailing social, emotional, and behavioral functioning. These assessments identify areas of strength and areas needing support, pinpoint developmental, learning, or attention-related disorders, and recognize giftedness. Tailored strategies and interventions are then developed to support each child’s unique needs, fostering their academic and personal growth.
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How Can It Help My Child?
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Identify Learning Disabilities
Recommendations for School & Home
Psychoeducational Assessments include comprehensive and practical recommendations for school and home, including classroom strategies tailored to the child’s specific learning needs and profile of strengths and weaknesses.
Updated Assessment of Previous Diagnoses
Psychoeducational Assessments can also provide an updated assessment of previously diagnosed Learning Disabilities or Giftedness for school-age, high school, or post-secondary transitions.
Identification of Mood & Anxiety Disorders
Psychoeducational assessments include a social-emotional component, providing the identification of mood and anxiety disorders (e.g., Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Specific Phobias, Social Anxiety, Major Depression).
Identification of Behavioural Issues
Psychoeducational assessments include a social-emotional component, helping to identify behavioural issues (e.g., oppositional, emotional dysregulation, attention/concentration, adaptability, social skills).
Specific Treatment Reccomendations
Psychoeducational assessments include a social-emotional component, helping assessors generate specific treatment recommendations (e.g., therapeutic approaches) and practical strategies for school and home.
Common Questions About Child and Adolescent Psychoeducational Assessments
How do I know if my child needs a psychoeducational assessment?
You may want to consider an assessment if your child struggles with reading, writing, math, attention, organization, or completing schoolwork despite good effort. Teachers often suggest an assessment when a student’s performance doesn’t reflect their potential or when they notice learning or focus challenges in class.
What is the difference between a psychoeducational and a psychodiagnostic assessment?
A psychoeducational assessment focuses on how your child learns and processes information, helping identify learning disabilities, ADHD, or other barriers to academic success. A psychodiagnostic assessment, on the other hand, looks more closely at emotional and behavioural functioning.
Are psychodiagnostic assessments covered by insurance?
Many extended health insurance plans cover psychological assessments conducted by registered psychologists, but it’s important to check with your own specific insurance plan. We’ll provide an invoice you can submit to your insurance provider for reimbursement.
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