Psychoeducational assessments (also known as “psych-eds” or “psychoeds”) are typically done when a child, adolescent, or adult is struggling at school (or sometimes at work). They are comprehensive evaluations that are intended to provide information on:
• How clients learn,
• Why they are finding school to be so challenging,
• Why their results may not be reflecting their efforts, and
• How they can be best supported at home and school.
Psychoeducational assessments examine a range of areas of functioning that relate to school performance, including:
• Cognitive/intellectual functioning
• Academic skills (e.g., reading, written expression, oral language, mathematics)
• And (as needed) . . .
• Memory
• Attention/concentration
• Executive functioning (e.g., planning, organization, decision-making)
• Perceptual and fine motor abilities
• Social, emotional, and behavioural functioning
• Adaptive functioning (daily life skills)
• Direct standardized testing
• Questionnaires
• Direct consultation with parents/caregivers and school personnel, and
• A review of relevant background information
• A feedback meeting to discuss results and recommendations
• A high-quality, easy-to-read and personalized assessment report
• An understanding of strengths and challenges
• Targeted recommendations to address identified concerns and foster strengths
A division of the North Shore Stress and Anxiety Clinic (www.nssac.ca).
North Shore Stress and Anxiety Clinic
Suite #330 - 145 Chadwick Court
North Vancouver, BC, V7M 3K1
Tel: 604-985-3939
Fax: 604-985-2670
