Psychoeducational Assessment
Comprehensive Assessments for Informed Educational Success
Understand Their Obstacles
Explore learning, attention, and behavioural challenges with a comprehensive, evidence-based assessment.
Empower Their Potential
Get clear answers and a customized roadmap to help your child thrive at school, at home, and beyond.
Support That Moves With Them
Our assessments offer more than a diagnosis—they provide insight, advocacy tools, and support that grows with your child.
Unlock Your Child’s Potential
Comprehensive Insight for Learning, Attention, and Emotional Development
If you or your child struggles with academic, attention, or behavioural challenges, a Psychoeducational Assessment at VMA Psych provides clear diagnoses and insights. Using gold-standard tools, we assess cognitive, academic, behavioural, and social-emotional functioning, delivering detailed reports with targeted strategies to support success at school and beyond.
DEFINITION
What Is a Psychoeducational Assessment?
A Psychoeducational Assessment is a comprehensive evaluation that looks at how a person thinks, learns, and manages emotions. It identifies learning disabilities, attention disorders (like ADHD), giftedness, or other factors that may impact academic and emotional well-being.
Each assessment at VMA Psych is tailored to the individual and includes standardized testing, in-depth interviews, and a thorough review of developmental and academic history.
We work with children, teens, and young adults to uncover the “why” behind learning and behavioural challenges—and empower families with meaningful, actionable insight.
An Assessment Can Help With
Learning challenges (e.g., reading, math, writing difficulties)
Attention concerns (e.g., ADHD, distractibility, impulsivity)
School refusal or academic burnout
Emotional regulation and behavioural difficulties
Giftedness or twice-exceptionality (2e)
Diagnoses such as ADHD, Learning Disabilities, ASD, Anxiety, or Depression
Accessing school-based support plans (IEPs, IPRCs, 504 plans)
Clarifying your child’s cognitive strengths and challenges
How it Works
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Contact Us: Share concerns and book your appointment.
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Clinical Testing: A full suite of psychological testing for a comprehensive learning profile.
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Intake Forms: Complete comprehensive questionnaire forms.
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Feedback Session: Review results, diagnosis, and insights.
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Clinical Interview: Discuss academic concerns and behavioural concerns.
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Next Steps: Receive guidance and recommendations for a healthier, happier future.
How it Works
1
Contact Us: Share concerns and book your appointment.
2
Intake Forms: Complete comprehensive questionnaire forms.
3
Clinical Interview: Discuss academic concerns and behavioural concerns.
4
Clinical Testing: A full suite of psychological testing for a comprehensive learning profile.
5
Feedback Session: Review results, diagnosis, and insights.
6
Next Steps: Receive guidance and recommendations for a healthier, happier future.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Comprehensive Reporting and Guidance
Detailed report and feedback session with expert recommendations to help you or your child thrive.
Strength-Based Assessments
Individualized testing in a low-pressure setting, focused on identifying how you or your child can thrive both personally and academically.
Timely, Personalized Care
Appointments available with minimal delay, delivered by a warm, supportive team of registered psychologists and psychometrists.
Is a Psychoeducational Assessment Right for Your Child?
A comprehensive assessment can provide clarity, direction, and support for a range of concerns, including:
Academic struggles, frustration, or avoidance
Concerns raised by teachers or caregivers
Attention, focus, or behavioural challenges
Emotional withdrawal or low self-esteem
Identifying giftedness or learning differences
Seeking diagnoses (e.g., ADHD, Learning Disorder) to access school accommodations
Clarifying your child’s learning profile to better support their development
Our team is here to guide you through each step with compassion and expertise.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can the psychoeducational assessment be completed in one session, or will it require multiple visits?
The assessment can be completed in one 4-hour session or split into two 2-hour sessions, based on the client's comfort, needs and age.
What does the testing phase of a psychoeducational assessment involve, and who conducts it?
During testing, trained psychometrists conduct the assessment under the supervision of licensed psychologists, focusing on a comprehensive evaluation of the client's abilities and needs.
How long does a psychoeducational assessment session last at VMA Psych?
Each psychoeducational assessment session is typically 4 hours long, designed to thoroughly evaluate cognitive and social-emotional aspects.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can the psychoeducational assessment be completed in one session, or will it require multiple visits?
The assessment can be completed in one 4-hour session or split into two 2-hour sessions, based on the client's comfort, needs and age.
What does the testing phase of a psychoeducational assessment involve, and who conducts it?
During testing, trained psychometrists conduct the assessment under the supervision of licensed psychologists, focusing on a comprehensive evaluation of the client's abilities and needs.
How long does a psychoeducational assessment session last at VMA Psych?
Each psychoeducational assessment session is typically 4 hours long, designed to thoroughly evaluate cognitive and social-emotional aspects.
