Psycho-Educational Assessment

What is a Psycho-Educational Assessment?

A psycho-educational assessment is comprehensive testing conducted by a psychologist to understand how your child learns. It measures cognitive abilities (IQ), academic skills, memory, attention, and processing speed.

A Psycho-Educational Assessment Includes:

• One-on-one testing sessions with your child
• Parent and teacher questionnaires
• Review of school records and report cards
• Detailed written report with diagnoses, recommendations, and accommodation strategies

What to Expect: Psycho-Educational Assessment Process

1. Initial Consultation – Call us at 780-461-1717 to discuss your concerns. Our intake team will explain the process, provide a cost estimate, and discuss assessment timelines and goals.
2. Clinical Interview – The assessing psychologist matched to your case will meet with parent(s) or caregiver(s) and your child to go over initial background questions that will form the base of the report.
3. Testing Sessions (1.5-3 hours total, split between 1-2 sessions) – Your child works one-on-one with the assessing psychologist to complete standardized tests. Sessions are designed to be engaging and low-pressure.
4. Scoring & Report Writing – The assessing psychologist will score the tests your child completed and write a comprehensive report.
5. Debrief Session – Parent(s) or caregiver(s) will meet with the assessing psychologist to review findings, diagnoses, and recommendations. The assessing psychologist can help connect you with community resources or a different Insight therapist for follow-up counselling support.

Pricing & Insurance

Assessment fees typically range from $2,000-$3,000 depending on complexity and testing required. We will provide you with a detailed quote following your initial consultation.

Many extended health plans cover a portion of psycho-educational assessments (check your benefits for “psychological assessments”). We provide detailed receipts for insurance claims and tax purposes.