Monique Chan, M.Ed., Licensed Psych.
Specializing in Psychoeducational Assessments and Academic Intervention
ASSESSMENTS
WHAT TYPE OF ASSESSMENTS ARE AVAILABLE?
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Cognitive Assessment (i.e. how they learn/learning potential)
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Language skills (i.e. listening comprehension and oral expressive skills)
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Memory
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Learning
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Attention/ concentration
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Planning/Executive Functioning
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Reading (phonetic skills, reading comprehension)
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Spelling/Writing
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Mathematics
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Academic fluency (speed of reading, writing, calculating)
WHAT AGES DO YOU ASSESS?
The broad response is that I assess individuals of all ages, however, to better address this question, it is important to discuss the reason for the referral.
PSYCHOEDUCATIONAL ASSESSMENTS
All individuals have areas of strength and areas of need. Sometimes those areas of needs get in the way of academic success. A psychoeducational assessment, or psych-ed. for short, can help you understand why your child is struggling to succeed academically and, if applicable, why they are displaying social, emotional, or behavioural challenges.
A psych‑ed assessment looks closely at a child’s thinking skills and academic abilities. It includes a series of structured tasks and standardized tests that give a clear picture of how your child learns. This type of assessment can help identify things like Learning Disabilities, ADHD or behavioural challenges.
The goal, however, is not just to determine whether a diagnosis applies. The real purpose is to understand your child’s unique learning profile so we can identify strategies, supports, and tools that help them thrive at school, at home, and in the community.
COMMON QUESTIONS
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What are their areas of strengths and weaknesses in their learning profile?
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Why are they struggling in school?
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They used to love school. Why don't they like it anymore?
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They already have an assessment. How have they progressed?
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What supports might my child be eligible for in post-secondary?
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Do they meet the criteria for a learning disability, giftedness, ADHD etc., ? What intervention supports are needed?
WHAT IS THE PROCESS?
1) Phone or email to arrange a consultation
2) Complete Intake Questionaire
3) Initial Consultation (1-1.5 Hours)
4) Psychologist conducts a *File Review
5) Detailed Psychological Assessment (6-8 Hours)
6) Psychologist Scores and Interprets Finding of the Assessments
7) Preparation of Written Report
8) Debrief the report (1-1.5Hours)
*File Review: You will be asked to provide supporting documents related to birth, development and medical history, as well as academic progress (previous assessments, all report cards and Individual Education Plans, if applicable). Information from the teacher (e.g. school background form and teacher rating scales) may be requested, if applicable.