Assessments - E. L. A. Psychological and Counseling Services

Psychoeducational, ADHD and Pshycodiagnostic Assessments

Help identify cognitive, academic, social, emotional, developmental, and behavioral challenges, including autism .

Accepting New Patients

Servicing Ottawa, Kingston & Surrounding Areas.

Ages 6 – 22 years old.

What To Expect

Psychoeducational assessments help identify a combination of cognitive, academic, social, emotional, developmental, and behavioral challenges, including autism.

They provide insight into an individual’s cognitive, academic, and emotional strengths and difficulties. If autism is a concern, additional evaluations may be conducted for a deeper understanding.

For more complex cases, further evaluation and support from specialized services may be suggested.

Insurance Details

If you have health insurance, check with your provider to see if they will cover the cost of psycho educational and psychological assessments.

They may require a referral from your primary care doctor or another healthcare professional.

A signed receipt is given to the client to then submit to their benefits provider.

Psychoeducational Assessments

Psychoeducational assessments help to describe an individual’s learning profile and psychological functioning. This assessment will analyze how individuals receive, understand, remember, and express information.

Psychoeducational assessments explore cognition and academic skills.Psychoeducational Assessments help to determine the specifics of a client’s learning profile and establish strengths and weaknesses that may result in a diagnosis.Furthermore, these assessments evaluate overall functioning including social, emotional, and behavioral characteristics that can impact day-to-day functioning.

Availability:

Wednesday – Thursday
9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.;

Friday
9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

First Saturday of Every Month
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Rate: $225 Per Hour (Typically 15 Hours)*

*Hours May Vary. See FAQ For Details

ADHD Assessments

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) may impact one’s functioning in many environments. In order to determine if you meet criteria for an ADHD diagnosis, a psychologist will conduct a thorough ADHD assessment for you, involving clinical and cognitive tests.

If a diagnosis is warranted, areas of strengths and challenges will be identified, as well as recommendations and strategies.

Results from an ADHD assessment may also be used for medication consultations with other treating healthcare professionals, for insurance purposes and other accommodations.

Availability:

Wednesday – Thursday
9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.;

Friday
9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

First Saturday of Every Month
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Rate: $225 Per Hour (Typically 12 Hours)*

*Hours May Vary. See FAQ For Details

Psychodiagnostic Assessments

Psychodiagnostic assessments and mental health evaluations consist of clinical interviews and the administration of scientific, evidence-based questionnaires. The interview and questionnaires are used in combination to help a psychologist understand the nature of the client’s difficulties.

Often, individuals seek psychodiagnostic assessments to determine the presenting mental illness through possible diagnoses (e.g., depression, an anxiety disorder), to guide treatment planning, and/or to assist in accommodations in relevant settings.

Availability:

Wednesday – Thursday
9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.;

Friday
9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

First Saturday of Every Month
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Rate: $225 Per Hour (Typically 10 Hours)*

*Hours May Vary. See FAQ For Details