Assessment & Diagnosis
Assessment & Diagnosis
Assessment & Diagnosis
Understanding your child is the first step toward supporting them. At Kids ETC, our assessments are conducted by a Registered Psychologist and are designed to give families a clear, comprehensive picture of their child's strengths, challenges, and learning profile — so that the right support can be put in place as early as possible.
Understanding your child is the first step toward supporting them. At Kids ETC, our assessments are conducted by a Registered Psychologist and are designed to give families a clear, comprehensive picture of their child's strengths, challenges, and learning profile — so that the right support can be put in place as early as possible.
Understanding your child is the first step toward supporting them. At Kids ETC, our assessments are conducted by a Registered Psychologist and are designed to give families a clear, comprehensive picture of their child’s strengths, challenges, and learning profile — so that the right support can be put in place as early as possible.
Psychoeducational Assessments
Psychoeducational
Assessments
Psychoeducational Assessments
A psychoeducational assessment is a thorough evaluation of how your child thinks, learns, and processes information. It combines standardized testing, parent and teacher input, clinical interviews, and direct observation to build a complete picture of your child's functioning across cognitive, academic, behavioural, and social-emotional domains.
The results of a psychoeducational assessment can help identify whether a child meets criteria for a learning disability, intellectual disability, ADHD, or autism spectrum disorder — and provide clear, actionable recommendations for both home and school settings.
A psychoeducational assessment is a thorough evaluation of how your child thinks, learns, and processes information. It combines standardized testing, parent and teacher input, clinical interviews, and direct observation to build a complete picture of your child's functioning across cognitive, academic, behavioural, and social-emotional domains.
The results of a psychoeducational assessment can help identify whether a child meets criteria for a learning disability, intellectual disability, ADHD, or autism spectrum disorder — and provide clear, actionable recommendations for both home and school settings.
A psychoeducational assessment is a thorough evaluation of how your child thinks, learns, and processes information. It combines standardized testing, parent and teacher input, clinical interviews, and direct observation to build a complete picture of your child’s functioning across cognitive, academic, behavioural, and social-emotional domains.
The results of a psychoeducational assessment can help identify whether a child meets criteria for a learning disability, intellectual disability, ADHD, or autism spectrum disorder — and provide clear, actionable recommendations for both home and school settings.
Our assessments are completed by a registered psychologist and may include evaluation of the following areas:
Our assessments are completed by a registered psychologist and may include evaluation of the following areas:
Cognitive
Functioning
Memory, attention, reasoning, and processing speed
Academic Functioning
Reading, writing, and mathematics
Adaptive Functioning
Daily living and independence skills
Behavioural & Emotional Functioning
Attention, mood, and self-regulation
Social
Functioning
Social Functioning
Communication and social development, including autism-specific tools
What to Expect
What to Expect
What to Expect
The assessment process is designed to be thorough, collaborative, and as comfortable as possible for your child and family. It typically begins with an intake interview to understand your concerns and gather relevant background information. From there, your child will participate in a series of structured activities and standardized tasks. Where appropriate, we also conduct school observations and gather input from teachers.
Once complete, findings are compiled into a written report and shared with families during a dedicated feedback session — giving you the time and space to ask questions and understand the results fully.
The assessment process is designed to be thorough, collaborative, and as comfortable as possible for your child and family. It typically begins with an intake interview to understand your concerns and gather relevant background information. From there, your child will participate in a series of structured activities and standardized tasks. Where appropriate, we also conduct school observations and gather input from teachers.
Once complete, findings are compiled into a written report and shared with families during a dedicated feedback session — giving you the time and space to ask questions and understand the results fully.
The assessment process is designed to be thorough, collaborative, and as comfortable as possible for your child and family. It typically begins with an intake interview to understand your concerns and gather relevant background information. From there, your child will participate in a series of structured activities and standardized tasks. Where appropriate, we also conduct school observations and gather input from teachers.
Once complete, findings are compiled into a written report and shared with families during a dedicated feedback session — giving you the time and space to ask questions and understand the results fully.
Who Can Benefit from an Assessment?
Who Can Benefit from an Assessment?
Who Can Benefit from an Assessment?
Assessments at Kids ETC are appropriate for children and youth who are experiencing:
Delays in language, communication, or social development
Difficulties with learning, reading, or academic performance
Attention or behavioural challenges at home or school
Concerns about autism spectrum disorder
Emotional or social difficulties that are impacting daily life
You do not need a referral to book an assessment with us. Families can reach out directly to get started.
Assessments at Kids ETC are appropriate for children and youth who are experiencing:
Delays in language, communication, or social development
Difficulties with learning, reading, or academic performance
Attention or behavioural challenges at home or school
Concerns about autism spectrum disorder
Emotional or social difficulties that are impacting daily life
You do not need a referral to book an assessment with us. Families can reach out directly to get started.
Assessments at Kids ETC are appropriate for children and youth who are experiencing:
Delays in language, communication, or social development
Difficulties with learning, reading, or academic performance
Attention or behavioural challenges at home or school
Concerns about autism spectrum disorder
Emotional or social difficulties that are impacting daily life
You do not need a referral to book an assessment with us. Families can reach out directly to get started.
Next Steps After an Assessment
Next Steps After an Assessment
Next Steps After an Assessment
A diagnosis is not an endpoint — it's a starting point. Following your child's assessment, our team can work with you to connect the findings directly to treatment. Whether that means beginning ABA therapy, parent training, individual counselling, or academic support, we will help you understand your options and build a plan that fits your child and your family.
A diagnosis is not an endpoint — it's a starting point. Following your child's assessment, our team can work with you to connect the findings directly to treatment. Whether that means beginning ABA therapy, parent training, individual counselling, or academic support, we will help you understand your options and build a plan that fits your child and your family.
A diagnosis is not an endpoint — it's a starting point. Following your child's assessment, our team can work with you to connect the findings directly to treatment. Whether that means beginning ABA therapy, parent training, individual counselling, or academic support, we will help you understand your options and build a plan that fits your child and your family.
No referral required to get started.