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To inquire about or register for a service, email autismprogram@hhsc.ca or call 905-521-2100 ext. 78972

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Psychoeducational Assessment

Mental Health

Psychoeducational assessments are used to identify areas of strength and need in a student’s learning profile allowing for a deeper understanding of their educational abilities.  It may also be used to a make a decision as to whether their challenges in school can be accounted for by additional diagnoses such as Specific Learning Disorder, Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, or Intellectual Developmental Disorder.  Recommendations are made to enable students to access appropriate academic accommodations and supports at school, home, and in the community.

  • Age Group Grade 1-4, Grade 5-8, Highschool
  • Service Type Consultation
  • LevelA, B,C
  • Includes
    • Clinical interview
    • Behavioural observations
    • Completion of standardized testing and questionnaires
    • Feedback session
    • Written report
    • Available in-person or virtually – please be advised that some aspects of the assessment will need to take place in-person
  • DateFlexible
  • Cost$4,200
    Please note that OAP Core Clinical Funding CANNOT be used for this type of assessment but some Extended Health Benefit plans cover psychological services.