FOR PARENTS
Cognitive Assesssments
Cognitive assessments, also referred to as IQ/psychometric assessments, assist with determining a child’s learning capability by understanding their cognitive strengths and weaknesses. Several areas are assessed during cognitive assessments, including verbal comprehension, visuospatial skills, fluid reasoning, working memory, as well as processing speed.
A comprehensive assessment can help to:
- Identify intellectual giftedness. This will help to determine if a child or adolescent can access gifted and talented programs or be eligible for admission to selective schools.
- Identify learning difficulties or disabilities in children and adolescents. This information can be particularly helpful for a child’s school as it will allow their teacher to have a better understanding of their learning needs. This will allow for further adjustments and accommodations to be made in the child’s classroom, if necessary.
- Identify intellectual difficulties or disabilities in children and adolescents. An IQ score of 70 or below can be indicative of an Intellectual Disability.
- Provide further information to assist families with applying for further funding.
Assessment Process
- Initial Consultation: This is a 1-hour intake consultation with the primary caregiver/parent and is focused on obtaining relevant background information.
- Cognitive Assessment: Depending on the child’s age group, one of the above cognitive assessments will be completed with the child or adolescent. This can take up two hours.
- Psychologist Report: A comprehensive report based on 3-4 hours of clinical time is provided with results and recommendations.
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