Psycho-Educational and Social-Emotional Assessments
ADULTS AND CHILDREN
Assessment Services
At Creative Minds Consulting, we provide comprehensive psychological assessments for children, teens, and adults across Alberta and British Columbia to better understand learning, emotional, and behavioural challenges.
Main Assessments
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Psychoeducational Assessments
Behavioural Assessments
Each assessment includes interviews, standardized testing, feedback sessions, and collaboration with teachers, physicians, or speech-language pathologists when needed.
Common Referral Questions:
Does my child or I have ADHD or Autism?
Is my child anxious, depressed, or gifted?
My child is struggling at home or school — what can we do?
Our assessments provide clarity, insight, and direction to help guide next steps in treatment, learning, and personal growth.
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🧩 Autism Assessments
Carolina Hall conducts comprehensive Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Assessments for both children and adults. She has worked with individuals on the autism spectrum since 2004 — first as a Behavioural Therapist, then as a Consultant, and now as a Psychologist.
Her deep understanding of autism allows her to approach each assessment with insight, care, and clinical precision.
Carolina is trained in the Gold Standard diagnostic tools:
Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS-2)
Autism Diagnostic Interview–Revised (ADI-R)
To ensure a well-rounded, accurate diagnosis, she collaborates closely with physicians, speech-language pathologists (SLPs), educators, and other professionals.
Assessment Details
Children under 6: 17 hours — includes cognitive component, ADOS, ADIR and coordination with SLP/physician ($3,995)
Children over 6: 14 hours— includes administration of ADOS, ADIR etc.— $3,290
Adults: 17 hours — with report ($3,995) or $2,820 without full report (letter provided)
Combined Autism + Psychoeducational Assessment (children over 6/adults): 20 hours — $4,700
All autism assessments include screening for ADHD, anxiety, depression, and related concerns (as appropriate).
What to Expect
Virtual or In-Person Intake Appointment – to understand background, concerns, and goals (approx. 1 hour).
One-on-One Sessions – ADOS-2 and, if applicable, cognitive/achievement testing (approx. 4 hours).
Structured Parent/Informant Interview – using the ADI-R (approx. 2 hours).
Behind the Scenes – report writing, teacher and professional interviews, information analysis, recommendations, and report preparation.
Final Debrief – parents/adults receive a Diagnostic Assessment Report, including autism, cognitive, and adaptive functioning results.
In BC, completion of the BCAAN Clinical Outcome Form is included.
Additional meetings, school consultations, T2201 or letters beyond the assessment scope are billed at the regular hourly rate.
📘 Psychoeducational & Gifted Assessments
Psychoeducational Assessments are designed to explore how a person learns, processes information, and manages academic or emotional challenges. These assessments provide valuable insight into learning profiles, cognitive strengths and weaknesses, and potential barriers to success.
Common reasons for referral include:
Learning or academic difficulties
Executive functioning challenges
Giftedness or advanced abilities
Behavioural or emotional concerns
Questions about ADHD, anxiety, or depression
Assessment Details
Comprehensive Psychoeducational Assessment: British Columbia $3,290 Alberta (10–12 hours) $2,350–$2,820
Gifted Assessment: 8–10 hours
Each comprehensive assessment may include a battery of tests examining:
Cognitive and learning abilities
Social, emotional, and behavioural functioning
Academic achievement
Underlying psychological factors
What to Expect
Intake Session – with parents or adult client to gather background information.
Assessment Sessions – cognitive and achievement testing, clinical interview, and additional measures (typically over 2–3 days).
Behind the Scenes – scoring, interpretation, consultation with teachers/professionals, and report writing.
Feedback Session – debrief and discussion of findings, recommendations, and next steps.
⚡ ADHD Assessments (Adults & Children)
ADHD Assessments explore attention, focus, impulsivity, and executive functioning to determine whether symptoms are consistent with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder. Assessments also explore underlying emotional or behavioural factors that may affect day-to-day functioning.
Common concerns include:
Difficulty focusing or staying organized
Forgetfulness or distractibility
Trouble starting or finishing tasks
Emotional regulation struggles
Overthinking or restlessness
Assessment Details
Comprehensive ADHD Assessment: 8 hours — $1,880 (with full report)
Abbreviated ADHD Assessment: 5 hours — $1,175 (letter with diagnosis and general recommendations)
What to Expect
Intake Appointment – with parent(s) or adult client.
Individual Testing – one-on-one assessment sessions.
Behind the Scenes – scoring, interpretation, interviews with informants (e.g., teachers), report writing, and recommendations.
Feedback Session – detailed report and personalized strategies to improve everyday functioning.
Additional assessment tools or time requirements will be discussed as needed, depending on case complexity.
🧩 Assessment Tools Commonly Used
Cognitive & Achievement Measures:
Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children – Fifth Edition (WISC-V)
Wechsler Preschool and Primary Scale of Intelligence (WPPSI-IV)
Wechsler Individual Achievement Test (WIAT-IV)
Behavioural & Emotional Assessments:
Conners 4th Edition (Conners 4)/BROWNS – ADHD and subtypes
Behavior Assessment System for Children (BASC-2) – Emotional and behavioural functioning
Behavior Rating Inventory of Executive Function (BRIEF) – Executive functioning skills
Beck Youth Inventory – Depression and anxiety measures
Millon Adolescent Clinical Inventory (MACI) – Personality and clinical scales
Autism-Specific Tools:
Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS-2)
Autism Diagnostic Interview–Revised (ADI-R)
Autism Rating Scales – Goldstein & Naglieri
Sensory Profile-2 – Sensory processing (children, adolescents, adults)
Social Responsiveness Scale (SRS2)
💬 Ready to Begin?
If you’re wondering whether an assessment may be right for you or your child, our team is here to help.
📩 Contact us today to book your consultation or learn more about the process.
Quick Overview: Assessment Fees
ASD (Under 6)Includes cognitive component; coordination with SLP/physician $3,995
ASD (Over 6)No cognitive component $3,290
ASD (Adults)With full report $3,995 Without report (summary letter provided) $2,820
Psychoeducational (Children/Adults) British Columbia $3,290 Alberta (10–12 hours) $2,350–$2,820
Combined Autism + Psychoeducational (Children Over 6 / Adults) Includes full report$4,700
ADHD Only (Children/Adults) With full report $1,880 Without report (summary letter provided) $1,175
✅ All assessments include screening for ADHD, anxiety, depression, and related concerns (as appropriate).
🗓️ Cancellation Policy
Once your assessment is booked, we require at least 5 business days’ notice for cancellations or rescheduling.
Appointments are reserved exclusively for each client, and late cancellations result in a significant loss of clinic time.
A $235 cancellation fee will apply if sufficient notice is not provided.
We appreciate your understanding and cooperation as we strive to offer timely, high-quality care to all our clients. book or discuss psycho-educational assessments