A Psychological (mental health) assessment can help to identify specific difficulties with mental health and behavioural issues. This assessment is typically completed when:

• there are multiple issues to consider and understand in order to create a proper clinical formulation 
• to determine appropriate treatment recommendations for psychotherapy/counselling
• to identify the correct diagnosis if medication is being considered as a component of treatment
• to establish appropriate recommendations and accommodations for school that will help the child and school support staff

A psychoeducational assessment can be helpful with identifying difficulties in cognition and learning. This assessment can help to:

• determine if there are cognitive difficulties in all areas of learning
• identify learning difficulties in specific areas (e.g., math, reading, spelling, etc.)
• establish appropriate recommendations and accommodations for an Individualized Education Plan (I.E.P.) at school
• identify when supports such as an Educational Assistant (E.A.) could be helpful
• provide recommendations for assistive technology (i.e., use of a laptop, etc.) to assist with learning

An assessment for attention can be completed as a stand-alone assessment or as part of a psychoeducational assessment. This assessment can help to identify difficulties with attention, hyperactivity, impulsivity and executive functioning (i.e., organization, regulation). This assessment is typically completed to provide:

• recommendations for treatment planning for psychotherapy/counselling
• strategies to assist parents with helping their child manage their symptoms, as well as dealing with difficult behaviours at home
• recommendations and accommodations for school through an Individualized Education Plan (I.E.P.)
• recommendations for additional support at school such as an Educational Assistant (E.A.) 
• a definitive diagnosis if medication is being considered as a treatment option
• recommendations for the use of assistive technology (i.e., use of a laptop) that can help to improve attention and focus

An assessment for autism can be helpful when there is concern about a child’s development, in the areas of language, social skills, communication skills, etc. An Autism assessment can help to:

• identify repetitive and restricted interests
• identify stereotyped patterns of behaviour
• provide understanding for parents about confusing and isolating behaviour
• provide information for services that will benefit their child
• apply for funding to facilitate treatment and access appropriate community services

A neuropsychological assessment for children can be helpful with identifying difficulties in brain function such as cognition, learning, executive functioning, language, etc. This assessment can help to:

• determine if there are deficits in learning and functioning related to a neurological or birth conditions such as a seizure disorder, epilepsy, premature birth, alcohol or substance use during pregnancy, brain tumour, acquired or congenital hydrocephalus, etc.
• examine brain functioning after an impact to the head resulting in a concussion (e.g., motor vehicle accident, slip and fall, sports injury, etc.)
• determine if there are cognitive difficulties in all areas of learning
• identify learning difficulties in specific areas (e.g., math, spelling, reading, writing, etc.)
• create recommendations for home and school functioning when there is difficulty in an identified area of brain functioning
• help establish appropriate recommendations and accommodations for an Individualized Education Plan (I.E.P.) at school.
• provide recommendations for assistive technology (e.g., use of a laptop, etc.) to assist with learning at school