Assessment Tools
The list of assessment tools Dr. Kathleen uses is extensive. These tools include the following (but are not limited to):
- WISC-V (Weschler Intelligence Scale for Children; Fifth Edition)
- WAIS-IV (Weschler Adult Intelligence Scale; Fourth Edition)
- WIAT-III (Weschler Individual Achievement Test; Third Edition)
- CTOPP 2 (Comprehensive Test of Phonological Processing; Second Edition)
- Beery VMI (Visual-Motor Integration, Visual Perception, and Motor Coordination; Sixth Edition)
- Conners 3 and 4
- CBRS (Conners Comprehensive Behaviour Rating Scales)
- CAARS (Conners Adult ADHD Rating Scales)
- CEFI (Comprehensive Executive Function Inventory)
- ASEBA (Achenbach System of Empirically Based Assessment)
- CDI-2 (Children’s Depression Inventory; Second Edition)
- ABAS-3 (Adaptive Behaviour Assessment System; Third Edition)
- Leiter-3 (Leiter International Performance Scale; Third Edition)
- RISE (Risk Inventory and Strengths Evaluation)
- RSI (Rating Scale of Impairment)
- MMPI-3 (Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory; Third Edition)
- ADOS-2 (Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule; Second Edition)
- ADI-R (Autism Diagnostic Interview; Revised)
- SASSI-4 (Substance Abuse Subtle Screening Inventory; Fourth Edition)
- PAS (Personality Assessment Screener)
Prompt Timelines
Dr. Kathleen’s assessment turnaround timelines are generally very prompt – she understands what it takes to reach out, and how difficult it can be to finally get some answers! Often, there are time-sensitive considerations as well (i.e., application deadlines, upcoming final exams, transitions from levels of schooling). Contact Dr. Kathleen to discuss appropriate timing and scheduling that best meets your needs.
Social/Emotional/Behavioural Assessments
A Social/Emotional/Behavioural assessment includes standardized questionnaires, semi-structured interviewing, clinical observations, review of previous documentation, and additional collateral information.
Diagnoses often considered in these assessments include: Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Depressive and Anxiety Disorders, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Personality Disorders, and Substance-Use Disorders.
Once target areas of concern are identified, evidence-based intervention follows (which can often include medication, strategies, and/or accommodations). Information regarding medication options can be provided/discussed, but recommendation and prescribing aspects must come from a Medical Doctor. Full reports or a diagnostic letter can be provided, as needed.
Full Psychoeducational Assessments
Dr. Kathleen’s comprehensive psychoeducational assessments include the following:
- Cognitive profile (verbal and nonverbal reasoning abilities; cognitive proficiency) and additional processing-related considerations (i.e., graphomotor abilities, phonological processing abilities)
- Social, Emotional, and Behavioural profile (i.e., ADHD, OCD, Autism Spectrum, Depression, Anxiety, Executive Functioning, etc.)
- Academic profile (Reading, Writing, and Math)
- Full Report: Background, Collateral Information, Results, Interpretations, Diagnostic Conclusions, Recommendations, Accommodations, etc.
