Blue Door Psychological Services Offers Psychological Assessments
The practice works with children, adolescents, teenagers and young adults (generally aged 6 to 21) in assessing barriers that may be limiting their natural propensity to learn and general well-being.
A psychological assessment is a comprehensive evaluation of an individual's cognitive, academic, social, emotional, and behavioral functioning to identify potential mental health concerns and overall well-being. It explores areas such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, and autism spectrum disorder, among other psychological or neurodevelopmental conditions. Psychoeducational and psychological assessments overlap on what they provide and specific referral concerns are discussed during the booking process to ensure the assessment meets your unique concerns.
These assessments commonly address concerns such as challenges with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), mood disorders, difficulties in behavioral regulation, socialization skills, and sensory sensitivities.
Common Questions About Assessments
What is a Psychological Assessment?
A psychological assessment is an in-depth evaluation designed to provide a detailed understanding of an individual's cognitive, academic, social, emotional, and behavioral functioning. The approach is essential for identifying a wide range of potential challenges and strengths and facilitating individual interventions and support strategies.
How can an Assessment Help my Child?
A psychological assessment can help by providing a detailed understanding of your child’s strengths and challenges across various domains. It helps to identify specific areas where your child may be experiencing difficulties. The insights gained from an assessment can guide parents, educators, and healthcare professionals in fostering an environment that nurtures your child's overall development and well-being.
What is the Cost?
Blue Door Psychological Services charges fees aligned with the standards of the Ontario College of Psychologists (i.e., $250 per billable hour). The typical assessment involves 14 hours from intake to feedback to complete.
Clients pay half the estimated cost for the assessment at the halfway mark of an assessment and the rest of the cost at the end of the assessment once a feedback session is provided.
A full report is provided at the end of the assessment.
A typical psycho-educational assessment includes the following:
Intake Interview
In-Person testing
Administration & scoring testing
Writing of a comprehensive report
Feedback meeting
Does my Insurance Cover the Assessment Costs?
If you have health insurance, check with your provider to see if they will cover the cost of a psychological assessment. Some insurance companies will only pay for part of the cost or have a limit on how much they will pay. They might also require a referral from your primary care doctor or another healthcare professional.
Each client is provided with signed invoices detailing each hour to submit to their insurance provider.
Is an Autism Evaluation Part of the Assessment?
Psychoeducational and Psychological assessments include a comprehensive look at a wide range of social-emotional, developmental and behavioural concerns. The assessments do include an examination of autism-related concerns and provides a holistic view of an individual's functioning across cognitive, academic, social, emotional, and behavioral domains. When autism is a specific concern, the assessment process may involve additional testing to thoroughly explore these issues. In more complex cases, you may be referred to specialized services for further evaluation and support.
Further Questions
If you have any questions, please feel free to send an email to
bluedoorpsychology@gmail.com
If you wish to schedule for an assessment, please click on the contact us page to leave your contact details.