What is a Psychoeducational Assessment?

People with learning differences share a common story; they are bright and curious, but they aren’t doing as well as expected academically. A Psychoeducational Assessment looks for the underlying cause. It examines brain functioning in many areas: memory, processing speed, academic abilities, visual and verbal problem-solving skills, and expression of ideas. Once strengths and problem areas are identified, our team can recommend targeted and scientifically supported treatments.

What professionals are qualified to offer a Psychoeducational Assessment?

In Ontario, Psychoeducational Assessments for Learning Disabilities must be overseen by a neuropsychologist, clinical psychologist, school psychologist, or psychological associate. At Possibilities, we have psychologists in all these specialty areas to match your needs. We provide assessment services for children, adolescents and adults. French psychoeducational services are available for children and adolescents.

How are your Psychoeducational Assessments different than others?

At Possibilities, we approach Psychoeducational Assessments and Learning Disability assessments from a unique team perspective. That means we involve both psychology and medical experts in every single Learning Disability assessment that we do. A team approach—where MD expertise is added to psychology—makes our assessments of Learning Disabilities unique. Beyond cognitive and learning issues that are typically the focus of Psychoeducational Assessments, our team expertise allows for a comprehensive examination of a full range of abilities—from Attention Deficit Disorders like ADD and ADHD to mental health concerns like anxiety, depression and Tourette Syndrome.

If I’m concerned about a Learning Disability, why bother doing a comprehensive examination of everything else?

Learning differences rarely appear alone. If a Learning Disability such as Dyslexia exists, there is a very high chance that ADD or ADHD is also in the mix. And when ADD or ADHD is present, mental health challenges, like anxiety, might be in the mix, too. Strategies focused only on learning won’t be that effective if attention and mental health issues are also present and not addressed. Medical and psychological treatments may be necessary—in addition to educational interventions for learning difficulties—to ensure wellness in a full range of functioning.

At what age should I consider obtaining a Psychoeducational Assessment for either myself or my child?

Research shows that early assessment and treatment result in better learning and mental health outcomes. If you have concerns about your child’s learning at the end of Grade 1 and into Grade 2, consider a psychoeducational assessment at that time. Research shows that evidence-based treatments can overcome Dyslexia when delivered early. However, it’s never too late! Interventions for learning challenges continue to be effective in high school, university, and into adulthood.

Can anything be done for Learning Disabilities other than accommodations and support?

Yes! Amazing change can happen with the right treatment at the right time. But recommendations can’t be general or vague. Recommendations must be targeted, specific, personalized and supported by science. At Possibilities, everything we do is data driven, from the results we receive from your Signature Assessment to what brain science tells us will improve skills.

What do I need to do to get started in order to book a Signature Assessment or a Telemedicine Signature Assessment?

Fill out the intake forms on our website here, or click the All Forms tab above. Once we have this form and the physician referral, our Coordinator will call you to set up an appointment. For any questions, email us at info@possibilitiesclinic.com or call 1-833-482-5558 to speak to a Care Coordinator.

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The Possibilities Clinic provides multidisciplinary assessments and treatments for children, teens, and adults with Neurodevelopmental Diversities like Learning Disabilities, ADHD, Autism, and Tourette Syndrome/Tic Disorders.

Our uniquely comprehensive Psychoeducational Assessments for LD investigate learning skills as well as comorbid ADHD and Mental Health Disorders. Assessment Teams include physicians, psychologists, and other allied health professionals. Medication treatment for ADHD can be initiated, or consulted on, by physicians working within our teams as part of our Psychoeducational Assessments. Possibilities also offers non-medication treatments like Executive Functioning/ADHD Coaching, Career Coaching, Psychotherapies to support mental health, Occupational Therapy to improve coordination, emotion regulation, and social skills, and CBIT to support tic management. These clinical services are available for Ontario residents, virtually or in-person.

Possibilities Clinic also offers evidence-based interventions for reading, writing, and math. Dyslexia interventions based on the Science of Reading are integral to our commitment to boosting reading skills in meaningful and sustainable ways. Our virtual intervention services are currently available in English for individuals residing anywhere.

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To refer a patient, please download our referral form below and fax the completed form to 1-833-482-8999. Alternatively, you can complete our online e-referral and submit it directly through our website. We are also accepting referrals through OCEAN.

Please note that we cannot accept referrals for court or medico-legal purposes, and/or cases with unresolved custody/access issues.

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Lots of possibilities at the Possibilities Clinic! The individual therapy option provided to us at the clinic is really helping our son. He is a much happier kid.

The clinic offered me several options to help my son and my family deal with his ADHD. The therapy sessions with the social worker have been great. And she comes to our home! Thank you Possibilities.

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