As a parent, your child’s well-being is at the top of your priority list, so it’s natural to have questions about what your child might need or what could be causing any difficulties they are going through.
A Psychological Assessment could help shed some light. What does that mean? Let’s break it down: by conducting interviews, observations, and standardized tests, a psychologist can gain insights into your mental health, abilities, behaviours and more. These insights and the tailored recommendations included in the assessment may help you and your child make informed choices to enhance their well-being and future.
Assessments can help identify areas like learning difficulties/disorders, giftedness, ADHD, and other challenges. Beginning and going through this process may seem overwhelming, so we put together information to help you along this journey:
Receive a targeted plan to support your child, whether it’s extra help in school, counselling, or behavioural strategies at home.
Identifying challenges early allows for interventions that can prevent issues from worsening over time.
Assessments don’t just focus on challenges — they also highlight your child’s strengths, which can be used to boost self-esteem and motivate growth.
Results can be shared with educators to help your child get the support they need in the classroom. You may also be able to use your report to apply for funding options, accommodations and interventions.
We understand that navigating an assessment can feel overwhelming— whether it’s knowing where to start, what to expect, or what happens next. Our team is here to help you answer any questions you may have. To connect with someone, please call 587-404-6015.
We understand that assessments are a big process and may feel intimidating, so we’re doing things differently to help ensure you and your child feel supported every step of the way. This is how an assessment with us looks:
To begin, take 3 - 5 minutes to answer our questionnaire so we can determine which assessment
may be best for your child. Then, our team will connect with you on a call (15 - 20 minutes) to confirm all the details, including a pricing estimate, and to make sure everything fits based on your child’s needs. From there, they’ll walk you through everything you need to know before booking your child’s clinical interview.
Throughout each step of the process, our team will communicate with you regularly via email and answer any questions you may have.
Before the clinical interview , the child’s legal guardian(s) will be emailed consent forms to complete. If parents are separated/divorced and have custody of the child, all parents will need to provide consent. The psychologist will also review consent in the clinical interview to ensure you understand the assessment process and can ask questions before proceeding.
Along with the consent form, one parent/guardian will also be sent a detailed history form to complete. This form outlines important background information about your child/youth that will help inform your psychologist’s interpretations and the assessment. Please submit these forms as early as possible before your clinical interview.
The next step involves the clinical interview which will take 80 minutes. Here, at least one parent/guardian can attend and expect to discuss consent, relevant history, your presenting concerns, assessment questions and goals, and the overall assessment process with the psychologist.
The psychologist may interview or send forms to other people in your child’s life, such as a health professional or teacher, and conduct observation sessions to collect more insights (depending on the assessment). They may also review your child’s past assessments, records, or more. The psychologist will always let you know what information they wish to collect, so you are all always on the same page!
The next section includes standardized tests! At DiveThru, we use standardized tests to offer a structured, measurable way to assess areas like attention, academic skills, and cognitive skills. This helps us get a clear and comprehensive understanding of your child’s unique strengths and challenges. The number and length of these sessions will vary depending on the type of assessment and your child's needs.
Once the psychologist has gathered all the information they need, they will put together a thorough report with personalized recommendations, which may include a diagnosis. They will then schedule a 80-minute feedback session to walk you (and your child, if appropriate) through their findings, talk about your next steps and answer any questions you may have. After this session, you'll receive the finalized report.
We recognize that assessments are a significant investment of time, energy and resources. Our process helps ensure you leave DiveThru feeling supported, with greater clarity and confidence in the next steps.
See all the different types of assessments available through DiveThru
We understand that navigating psychological assessment costs can feel complicated and even overwhelming, so we’re here to help make it as clear and transparent as possible. At DiveThru, each assessment is tailored to your unique needs, and fees vary based on the type and depth of the assessment.
Our assessments typically range from $1,175 to $3,290.
This fee includes clinical interviews, information collection from relevant sources, observations, scoring, report writing, testing, and feedback sessions, which can vary by assessment and individual.
Our Assessment Coordinator will provide you with a personalized estimate during your screening, so you feel fully informed and avoid any surprises when it comes time for payment. If you have any questions along the way, our team is always here to support you.
