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Assessments
People seek psychological evaluations for themselves or their children when they have worries related to:
Subpar academic achievements
Challenges with concentration and/or conduct in personal, academic, or professional settings
Emotions of unhappiness, reduced drive, sorrow, unease, weakened self-image, or issues with forming friendships
Precise questions about developmental or psychological issues (such as depression, anxiety, ADHD, trauma, developmental delays).
Psycho-educational
Psychological evaluations pinpoint both strong and weak aspects within a student's learning profile, addressing inquiries regarding cognitive, educational, social, emotional, behavioral, and adaptive capabilities.
These evaluations are commonly administered to individuals across various age groups, spanning from young children to adults (Kindergarten to Grade 12).
ADHD Assessments
Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a condition characterized by a persistent struggle to manage attention, emotions, and conduct. Challenges with concentration, organization, patience, self-discipline, and possibly weak social abilities can persist into adulthood.
ADHD is characterized by three primary behaviors: inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity.
Gifted Assessments
Giftedness is recognized when a child's intellectual capacity (as measured by FSIQ or General Ability Index, GAI) falls within the range of 130 (+/- 5).
Assessing giftedness is valuable in establishing whether a child meets the criteria for participation in specialized educational initiatives designed for those identified as gifted.
Autism (ASD)
A Social-Emotional evaluation is carried out with the purpose of gaining deeper insight into an individual's internal experiences by delving into their emotions, thoughts, coping strategies, and perceptions of both themselves and the world around them. This type of assessment is advised when an individual displays emotional challenges (like anxiety or depression) or behavioral concerns.
School Admissions
Several private schools in Calgary, such as Rundle Academy, Webber Academy, Calgary Academy, and Foothills Academy, might request potential applicants to undergo a psychoeducational assessment as a component of the application procedure. We can furnish you with these assessment outcomes if needed.
Social Emotional
A Social-Emotional evaluation is carried out with the purpose of gaining deeper insight into an individual's internal experiences by delving into their emotions, thoughts, coping strategies, and perceptions of both themselves and the world around them. This type of assessment is advised when an individual displays emotional challenges (like anxiety or depression) or behavioral concerns.
Calgary Assessment Therapists
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Nicole Granger-Wannop
Registered Psychologist
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Dr. Amanda Smith-Demers
Registered Psychologist
Assessment Details
Our assessments include a variety of tests and measures to provide a comprehensive understanding of an individual's abilities, including intelligence testing, academic achievement testing, and measures of executive functioning and social-emotional functioning. An assessment can include the following components:
Intake/Interview
Review of report cards and previous assessment reports (if applicable)
2 - 4 hours of testing (i.e., cognitive abilities, academic achievement)
Review of prior evaluations, educational reports (if applicable)
Information about your functioning in multiple environments (i.e., at work, school, and home) using self, parent, observer, and teacher-rated questionnaires
Feedback meeting
Detailed written report
Recommendations and accommodations are provided at the feedback session and are included in the final report
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