Our psychologists  provide  diagnostic services to support treatment planning, workplace / academic accommodations, or qualification for particular programs / services for children, youth and adults.

Is assessment for you?
Assessments may provide a missing piece of the puzzle for clients who experience:

• Struggles with language;
• Struggles with reading and/or writing;
• Struggles with their memory;
• Struggles processing information;
• Poor attention and/or concentration;
• Struggles with academic life;
• Behaviour challenges and/or problematic thinking; OR
• Exceeding within areas of academic life

Types of Assessment
Areas of expertise at BCPS: 

• Specific Learning Disability (SLD)
• Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) 
• Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) 
• Intellectual Disability (ID)
• Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) 
• Substance Use Disorder (SUD)
• We work with children, ages 6 and up, and Adults

Diagnostic Query Assessment

• Review of present mental health functioning to plan for treatment, specifically to query attention, mood, or anxiety-based disorders. 

Psychological Assessment

• Comprehensive assessment of developmental, cognitive, academic, and behavioural functioning to determine need for supports and accommodations, or diagnosis of a permanent disability.  

Autism Diagnostic Assessment

• Full assessment to determine the presence of Autism Spectrum Disorder

Academic Consultation

• Review of present academic functioning across reading, writing, and math by a registered psychologist to determine recommendations for intervention support. This process is recommended prior to academic tutoring, setting goals, and planning intervention. 

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Benefits and Challenges of Assessment & Diagnosis
Diagnosis is a description of a condition with grouped symptoms that an individual may experience. It can help clarify the reason behind the symptoms, but it can also present some hurdles that may interfere with the effectiveness of the diagnosis.

Benefits of Assessment & Diagnosis:

• Provides an overall understanding of ability and behaviour
• Provides knowledge and information on how to cope with/treat and work with limitations/exceptionalities
• Guides personalized learning needs,  interventions and work adaptations
• Provides access to additional supports, program and insurance 
• Provides insight into strengths and weaknesses

Challenges of Assessment & Diagnosis:

• Labels and stigmas - placing undue limitations on individuals
• Diagnosis indentity- instead of the diagnosis being something you have; people often believe the diagnosis is who they are
• May become an excuse to avoid change or take responsibility
• Misconception - not having a diagnosis means there is nothing wrong

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