PSYCHOEDUCATIONAL ASSESSMENTS IN OAKVILLE

A psychoeducational assessment at Chisholm Centre is typically completed over two sessions. The process includes a detailed review of history, standardized testing, scoring, interpretation, senior psychologist review, a feedback consultation, and a comprehensive written report. Timelines may vary depending on the complexity of the assessment and individual circumstances.

Choosing the right assessment depends on your concerns and goals. During your initial consultation, our team will recommend the assessment that best meets your needs. For example, a Psychoeducational Assessment focuses on learning and academic performance, while a Neurodevelopmental & Learning Assessment is designed for broader or overlapping concerns involving learning, development, autism, and attention.

Psychoeducational assessments can be completed for children, adolescents, and adults. Assessments are tailored to the individual’s age, developmental stage, and presenting concerns, helping identify strengths, challenges, and appropriate recommendations.

A psychoeducational assessment may identify learning disabilities, giftedness, and attention-related difficulties. Where appropriate, diagnoses may be made following a comprehensive review of assessment findings, history, and clinical judgement. If concerns extend beyond learning or academic performance, a Neurodevelopmental & Learning Assessment may be recommended.

Yes. Assessment findings and recommendations can support educational planning, Individual Education Plans (IEPs), Identification, Placement and Review Committee (IPRC) discussions, and classroom accommodations. Recommendations are designed to help educators better understand and support a student’s learning needs.

A psychoeducational assessment can identify attention, executive functioning, and behavioural patterns that may be consistent with ADHD. It provides valuable information about how these challenges may be affecting learning and everyday functioning.

If ADHD is the primary concern, or if there are broader questions about learning, development, autism, or overlapping challenges, a Neurodevelopmental & Learning Assessment may be the more appropriate option. Our team will recommend the assessment that best fits your needs during your initial consultation.

Where appropriate, a diagnosis may be provided by a registered psychologist following a comprehensive review of assessment findings, history, and other relevant information.

ADHD primarily affects attention, impulse control, organization, and executive functioning, while a learning disability affects the way specific academic skills such as reading, writing, or mathematics are learned and processed. Although the two can occur together, they are distinct conditions. A psychoeducational assessment helps determine whether learning difficulties are related to ADHD, a learning disability, or another factor.

Psychological services are not covered by OHIP. However, many extended health benefit plans, Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs), and Health Spending Accounts provide coverage for services delivered by a registered psychologist. If you are unsure about your coverage, our office can provide a predetermination letter to help you understand your benefits before beginning the assessment process.

No. A referral is not required to book a psychoeducational assessment at Chisholm Centre. Families, students, and adults may contact our office directly to discuss their concerns and determine whether an assessment would be beneficial.

Parents and adult clients may be asked to provide relevant documents, such as report cards, previous assessments, school records, or medical information. These documents help provide a more complete understanding of the individual’s history and current concerns.