Psychological Assessment Services
Psychological assessment can help provide clarity when there are questions about a child’s learning, attention, behaviour, emotional functioning, or development.
Blooming Minds offers comprehensive, individualized assessments designed to identify strengths and areas of difficulty, clarify diagnoses when appropriate, and provide practical recommendations for home, school, and community.
PSYCHOEDUCATIONAL ASSESSMENT
$2800
For questions related to learning, attention, executive functioning, academic achievement, and social-emotional or behavioural functioning.
AUTISM ASSESSMENT
$3800
A comprehensive autism assessment combined with a full psychoeducational assessment to understand learning, development, behaviour, and social-emotional functioning.
Comprehensive Psychoeducational Assessment
$2800
A psychoeducational assessment provides a comprehensive understanding of a child’s learning and overall functioning. It can help identify why a child may be struggling, clarify areas of strength and difficulty, and determine whether a diagnosis may help explain their presentation.
Areas assessed may include:
Cognitive abilities and thinking skills
Academic achievement in reading, writing, and mathematics
Attention and executive functioning
Social-emotional and behavioural functioning
Adaptive functioning, when indicated
A psychoeducational assessment may be helpful when there are concerns about:
Learning difficulties or possible learning disabilities
Attention, concentration, or executive functioning
Academic progress that does not match a child’s apparent abilities
Memory, processing speed, or problem-solving
Behavioural or emotional concerns affecting learning
Intellectual or developmental functioning
Understanding a child’s overall pattern of strengths and support needs
Assessment is individualized based on the referral questions and the child’s needs. Findings are integrated to clarify diagnoses when appropriate and to develop practical recommendations for home, school, and other settings.
Comprehensive Autism Assessment
$3800
This comprehensive assessment is designed for children and youth when Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a concern. It combines autism-specific assessment with a full psychoeducational assessment, allowing for a broader understanding of the child rather than examining autism-related characteristics in isolation.
The assessment examines areas such as:
Social communication and social interaction
Restricted or repetitive behaviours and interests
Sensory differences and behavioural flexibility
Developmental history and current functioning
Cognitive abilities
Academic achievement
Attention and executive functioning
Social-emotional and behavioural functioning
Adaptive functioning and everyday independence
The assessment may help answer questions about:
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Learning and academic difficulties
Attention or executive functioning concerns
Intellectual or developmental functioning
Emotional or behavioural concerns
A child’s individual strengths and support needs
Information is gathered from multiple sources and considered together to determine whether diagnostic criteria are met. Families receive a comprehensive report outlining assessment findings, diagnostic conclusions when appropriate, and individualized recommendations for home, school, and community supports.
What to Expect
1. Initial Contact & Intake
The process begins with an initial consultation to discuss your concerns, the reason for assessment, and whether the assessment service is appropriate for your child.
2. Background Information
Parents or caregivers complete intake forms and questionnaires and may be asked to provide relevant school, medical, or previous assessment records. Information may also be gathered from teachers or other professionals when appropriate and with consent.
3. Assessment
Your child participates in individualized assessment sessions based on the referral questions and their needs. The number and length of appointments may vary depending on the assessment.
4. Feedback
Once the assessment is complete, a feedback meeting is held to review the findings, discuss any diagnoses when appropriate, answer questions, and explain recommendations and next steps.
5. Comprehensive Report
Families receive a written report summarizing the assessment findings and providing practical, individualized recommendations for home, school, and other relevant settings.
Ready to Take the Next Step?
If you are considering an assessment for your child or are unsure which assessment may be most appropriate, please get in touch. We can discuss your concerns and determine the next steps