PSYCHO-EDUCATIONAL ASSESSMENTS

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A psychoeducational assessment is a comprehensive evaluation that helps you understand how your child learns, thinks, and processes information. In British Columbia, these assessments are often used to clarify concerns related to learning, attention, emotional functioning, or school performance.

At Coastal Minds, our goal is to move beyond labels and provide a clear, meaningful understanding of your child’s unique profile — including both strengths and areas where support is needed.

Psych Ed Steps:

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    Step 1: Clinical Intake with Parents

    The process begins with a parent intake session where we gather a clear picture of your child’s development, learning, and current concerns. We also take time to understand your goals, so the assessment is focused, meaningful, and tailored to your child.

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    Step 2: Cognitive Testing Session

    Cognitive testing helps us understand how your child thinks, learns, and processes information. It looks at areas such as reasoning, memory, attention, and processing speed to build a clear picture of your child’s strengths and challenges. This information forms the foundation for meaningful recommendations at home and school.

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    Step 3: Academic Testing Session

    Academic testing looks at your child’s skills in reading, writing, and math to understand how they are performing compared to expectations for their age and grade. It helps identify specific areas of strength and difficulty, guiding targeted recommendations and supports for school success.

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    Step 4: Extra Testing Session (if applicable)

    In some cases, an additional testing session may be recommended to gather more in-depth information or explore specific areas in greater detail. This allows us to ensure the assessment is thorough, accurate, and tailored to your child’s unique needs.

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    Step 5: Feedback Session

    The feedback session is where we walk you through the results of the assessment in a clear and meaningful way. We explain your child’s strengths, areas of difficulty, and what it all means, and provide practical recommendations you can use right away at home and school.

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    Report Information

    You will receive a comprehensive written report that clearly outlines your child’s strengths, areas of difficulty, and diagnostic conclusions (if applicable). The report includes practical, individualized recommendations for home and school, and is designed to be easily understood and immediately useful for supporting your child.

PSYCHO-EDUCATIONAL ASSESSMENT FEES: $3850

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