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Psychological Assessments
Our Psychologists in Toronto are qualified to assess the following Psychological Assessments.
ADHD Assessment
If this sounds like you, having an ADHD Assessment in Toronto will give you valuable information on how to regain order in your life.
Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) or Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) is commonly undiagnosed in adults. It can affect individuals in many domains including work, education, relationships, and even day-to-day tasks. Some symptoms include difficulty reading, disorganization, trouble starting or completing tasks, and an inability to focus on one topic. It can lead to feeling constantly stressed as responsibilities pile up.
Psychoeducational Assessment
Psychoeducation assessment is a valuable tool that can greatly benefit your child’s development and well-being. This type of assessment involves gathering comprehensive information about your child’s cognitive abilities, emotional functioning, and social skills. By conducting a psychoeducation assessment, professionals can gain a deeper understanding of your child’s strengths, weaknesses, and specific needs. This information serves as a foundation for creating an individualized plan to support your child’s growth and academic success. Psychoeducation assessment can identify learning disabilities, attention difficulties, emotional challenges, or developmental delays, enabling early intervention and tailored strategies. Through this process, parents, educators, and therapists gain valuable insights to guide effective interventions, accommodations, and support systems. Ultimately, psychoeducation assessment empowers your child by providing a roadmap for personalized interventions and maximizing their potential for success in all areas of life.
Discover the Benefits of Psychoeducational Assessment for Your Child:
- Comprehensive Understanding: Gain valuable insights into your child’s strengths and weaknesses across cognitive abilities, academic skills, and social-emotional functioning.
- Identification of Learning Differences: Identify specific learning disabilities or challenges, such as dyslexia or ADHD, to create tailored interventions and accommodations for academic success.
- Personalized Education Plans: Develop individualized education plans (IEPs) or 504 plans that address your child’s unique needs and ensure appropriate support in the classroom.
- Early Intervention and Support: Detect and address developmental delays or challenges at an early stage, maximizing the effectiveness of interventions and setting the stage for positive outcomes.
- Academic Success: Adapt teaching strategies to align with your child’s strengths, enhancing their academic progress, and fostering engagement in the learning process.
- Boosted Self-Esteem: Promote a positive self-image by providing interventions and support that build confidence and motivation, empowering your child to tackle challenges with resilience.
- Guidance for Parents and Educators: Benefit from expert recommendations and insights to implement effective strategies at home and in school, supporting your child’s overall development.
- Advocacy and Access to Resources: Utilize assessment results as documentation to advocate for your child’s needs, opening doors to additional resources, accommodations, and specialized services.
Experience the transformative power of psychoeducational assessment, enabling you to unlock your child’s potential, nurture their growth, and pave the way for a successful educational journey.
Comprehensive Psychological Assessment
A comprehensive psychological assessment Toronto will help to answer some of these questions. Our assessments provide a thorough exploration of your family history and your social, emotional, personality, and cognitive functioning. With these results, you will gain greater insight into yourself and we will also provide you a diagnosis (if applicable) and a list of recommendations and various treatment options if you choose to continue with additional psychological treatment.
Comprehensive psychological assessments can help you:
- In providing an opportunity for early intervention if you are experiencing multiple difficulties
- Identify any possible psychological, emotional, behavioral, and cognitive issues
- Identify your strengths and any barriers to treatment
- Develop a collaborative treatment plan if you continue to seek psychological treatment
- Understand possible academic strengths and weaknesses if you are struggling in school
- Understand your unique personality strengths and challenges
During the initial interview with one of our highly qualified psychologists, psychotherapists and/or counsellors, the assessment plan is customized based on your specific wants, needs and situation. We have an extensive array of assessment tools available and will tailor your assessment to your unique situation to gain as much insight as possible into the questions you need answers to. The results of the comprehensive assessment will be compiled into a thorough written report to provide you with an overview of your psychological health. Our practitioners will discuss this report with you in detail and use it to develop next steps for treatment if necessary and desired.
Diagnostic Assessment
- Have you been feeling ‘off’ or like something is just not right with you? Yes
- Are you confused about a previous diagnosis and want a second opinion? Yes
- Do you know something is wrong and need a diagnosis in order to receive proper treatment? Yes
If you answered YES to any of these situations, then getting a diagnostic assessment may be a useful option for you, and will be the first step towards getting the help you may need. Our diagnostic assessments are two hours in length and consist of a clinical interview and administration of one or two psychological measures. The main goal of the assessment is to work with you to determine an optimal treatment plan. Our highly qualified psychologists and counsellors are available to assist you through any subsequent therapy, if you choose to pursue it. In addition, we can also provide recommendations and referrals to other specialists, if needed.
Gifted Assessment
- Do you feel your child is gifted?
- Is your child unchallenged by their school program?
- Is your child acting out because they say the work is too easy for them?
If this is the case, your child may be gifted and may not be in the proper program to maximize their capacity for learning. An assessment of giftedness will provide the information necessary to support proper programming for an intellectually gifted child. Unfortunately, there may be a long waiting period to have your child tested by their school. This time period can be extremely turbulent as your child may be easily distracted and restless with the material they are learning. These issues could demonstrate as behavioural problems that may be improperly labeled.
Immigration Assessment
- Are you struggling emotionally from trauma experienced in your country of origin?
- Do you require a psychological evaluation as part of your refugee claim?
At McDowall Integrative Psychology & Healthcare, we can provide psychological evaluations to clients who are pursuing a refugee claim. Refugees are a particularly vulnerable population, having escaped persecution or traumatic events and are attempting to restore their lives in a new and unfamiliar place. We recognize the difficulties and the lasting effects of these experiences, and provide a safe, non-judgmental space to conduct psychological evaluations. By screening for anxiety, depression, and trauma, we create thorough reports regarding the risks of deportation. We can also help connect you with other culturally-specific support services to help you navigate the process, and we understand the need for and accept the use of translators while conducting these evaluations.
MVA Assessment
- Have you been involved in a motor vehicle accident?
- Do you find it difficult to cope with the changes it has brought to your life?
- Do you experience difficulties in regulating your mood, feelings, and behaviours after the accident?
Being involved in a motor vehicle accident (MVA) can lead to many significant changes in your life. While the physical effects are easy to identify, the psychological effects are not as visible and are often neglected and left untreated. This is unfortunate, because the symptoms that you may experience can be significantly reduced with support, guidance and specific psychological treatment. Some of the psychological changes or symptoms that may arise after you have been in an automobile accident include:
- Feeling numb
- Disturbing recollections of the event
- Anxiety or avoidance regarding vehicles or the accident site
- Withdrawal from events you previously enjoyed
- Low libido and interest in intimacy
- Feeling constantly uneasy
- Nightmares
- Worries about the future
- Angry outbursts
- Isolating yourself
Many people are unaware that their automobile insurance often covers psychological rehabilitation in addition to physical rehabilitation, without a referral from their doctor. Just contact our office and we can assist you with the process.
The psychologists, therapists and counsellors at MIPH can help you develop strategies to overcome or cope with your symptoms so you can start to live a meaningful and fulfilling life again.
What is an Integrative Health Assessment (IHA)?
At McDowall, our intention is provide you with a comprehensive approach to treating your health concerns. The IHA is a 15 minute holistic evaluation completed by telephone that briefly screens whether there is a relationship between your physical and psychological symptoms. This is an added value service offered at McDowall and our IHA’s are used as an educational tool in order for you to learn more about the potential causes of your symptoms and whether naturopathic medicine would benefit you.
What is a psychoeducational assessment?
Psychoeducational assessments help us determine the strengths and weakness of the brain. This includes assessing learning abilities, behaviour and cognitive skills. After the assessment you will receive a comprehensive report outlining next steps and details for improvement moving forward.
How do I know if I need one?
Referral from schools is not uncommon. The earliest indicators are often picked up by school teachers and admin. If you notice your child struggling with reading, writing or mathematics testing is a good option. The average diagnosis for learning difficulties is around Grade 1 or Grade 2 but can be missed and diagnosed much later in life. The earlier the intervention the sooner we can do something to help.
Does insurance cover this?
Some insurance companies offer complete or partial coverage. Check with your provider to learn more about what your personal plan covers.
What signs indicate the need for assessment?
- Marks don’t reflect study efforts
- Unable to complete assignments on time
- The feedback that attention and focus are lacking
- Behaviour problems or outbursts
- Not enjoying or wanting to go to school
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