Assessments @ Emerging Minds

Emerging Minds Est is currently only accepting children 5 and under to be added to their waitlist. To begin any assessment, the psychologist will meet with the parents to discuss the child’s history and the parents’ concerns. The purpose of the first appointment is to obtain information about your concerns for your child and to determine what key questions you would like to have covered by the assessment. Diagnostic Assessment is a psychological evaluation aimed at determining whether or not your child meets the diagnostic criteria for a developmental disorder, such as Autism Spectrum Disorder, Attention Deficit Disorder, etc. The psychologist will use various standardized tests for cognitive skills and adaptive functioning as well as looking for specific symptomology. Psychological Assessment is a more broadly based psychological evaluation. The psychologist will look at a broader range of developmental disorders and psychological criteria in order to determine what, if any, issues a child has. A variety of standardized tests will be used. Psychoeducational Assessment combines the psychological-diagnostic assessment with a particular focus on issues which can affect an academic environment, such as learning disorders or sensory issues. On diagnosis, the psychologist will be able to provide a letter which can be used as part of an Individual Education Plan with the school board. Interdisciplinary Assessment combines the psychological-diagnostic assessment with an occupational, behavioural or speech-language assessment, using an associated specialist. The report and recommendations will be done jointly by the psychologist and the specialist.