Assessments

Every assessment is uniquely based on the individual and their needs. In a typical psychoeducational assessment, an individual receives assessment in cognitive functioning, academic achievement, and social/emotional/behavioural functioning. As well, there may be assessment of executive functioning and/or adaptive functioning or other areas as required.

The purpose of the assessment is to better understand the individual’s strengths and difficulties and to identify strategies and accommodations to support their success. I feel that it is very important that the individual feels comfortable through the process so that they can perform at their best.

Every assessment is uniquely based on the individual and their needs. In a typical psychoeducational assessment, an individual receives assessment:

• Cognitive functioning (intellectual assessment: WISC-V, WPPSI-IV, WAIS-IV)

• Academic/achievement assessment (WIAT-III, WJ-…. CTOPP-2, etc.)

• Executive Functioning

• Social/Emotional/Behavioural

• Other areas as required (visual-motor integration, motor skills, etc.)

Therapy

Therapy is offered to children and youth for issues such as anxiety, stress, and worries, mood issues, relationship issues, parent-child problems, and issues related to learning challenges or ADHD. Any time children and youth are involved in therapy, it is ideal if parents are involved as well.

Services are also provided to parents either alongside intervention for the child(ren) or independently. Parents may seek services to better understand and support their child’s needs.

Parent Coaching/Workshops

Parent coaching is provided to parents who want to better understand and learn how to support their child. At times, children are not appropriate therapy candidates due to factors such as age, language skills, motivation, etc. Intervention can still be provided since parents have a much more significant impact on their children then a therapist will have. Coaching can take the form of individual sessions, groups (virtual or in-person), or presentations. 

Future parent group (virtual) topics include:

• Parenting Your ADHD Child

• Taming the Technology Monster

• Brainstorm-The Adolescent Brain