1How do I know if my child may benefit from a psychoeducational assessment?
An assessment may be helpful if your child is struggling academically, performing inconsistently, having difficulty with attention or organization, or if you believe they may have a learning disability or gifted abilities. It can help clarify your child’s strengths, learning needs and appropriate supports.
2What can a psychoeducational assessment identify?
A psychoeducational assessment provides information about cognitive abilities, academic skills, learning patterns, attention and other areas relevant to school functioning. It can help identify learning disabilities, giftedness, and areas where additional support or accommodations may be beneficial.
3My child is bright but struggles at school. Could an assessment help?
Yes. Some children have strong abilities but still experience difficulties with learning, attention, organization, processing information or demonstrating what they know. An assessment can help explain why there may be a difference between a child’s abilities and their school performance.
4Can you assess my child for giftedness?
Yes. Core Centre provides gifted assessments to help understand a child’s cognitive strengths and determine whether their abilities may meet criteria used for gifted programming.
5Can an assessment identify a learning disability?
Yes. A psychoeducational assessment can examine reading, writing and mathematics skills together with cognitive and information-processing abilities to determine whether a learning disability may be present.
6Can you assess attention difficulties?
Yes. Attention and executive-functioning concerns can be explored as part of an assessment when appropriate. We consider information from multiple sources to understand how attention may be affecting learning and everyday school functioning.
7Can a psychoeducational assessment help with an IEP or school accommodations?
Yes. Assessment findings can help identify a student’s learning needs and provide recommendations that families can share with the school when discussing appropriate programming, supports or accommodations.
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Some companies offer employee assistance programs, which offer mental health services to employees. Usually, the company simply provides the service but doesn't receive information about how each employee uses it. However, if you have any questions about privacy and your organization's insurance, talk to a human resources representative for more details.
8Can an assessment be used for college or university accommodations?
Psychoeducational assessments can provide documentation of learning needs and recommendations that may support requests for academic accommodations. Requirements vary by institution, so we recommend confirming the specific documentation requirements with the school.
9What happens during a psychoeducational assessment?
The process typically includes an initial consultation, review of relevant background information, individualized testing, interpretation of the results and a feedback meeting. Families receive a comprehensive report explaining the findings and recommendations.
10How long does the assessment process take?
The timeline depends on the individual assessment and the information required. Core Centre offers short waiting times and works to provide families with results and recommendations as efficiently as possible.
11What if I’m not sure whether my child needs an assessment?
You can start with a consultation. We can discuss your concerns about learning, giftedness, attention, school performance, behaviour or emotional well-being and help determine the most appropriate next step.
12Do you provide support after the assessment?
Yes. Depending on your child’s needs, recommendations may include school strategies, parent consultation or counselling. Core Centre also provides short-term counselling for concerns such as anxiety, emotional regulation, behaviour, parenting challenges and school-related stress.
13Are psychoeducational assessments covered by insurance?
Many extended health benefit plans provide coverage for psychological services. Coverage varies, so families should check directly with their insurance provider regarding their individual plan.