Assessments

Has your child’s teacher recommended a psychoeducational assessment for behaviour or learning difficulties?

Is your child worrying excessively or having trouble following routines at school?

Do you think your child might be gifted?

A psychological assessment can help you and your child’s teachers understand their strengths and specific learning and/or behavioural needs. Hummingbird provides comprehensive, detailed assessments tailored to your child. We work to gain a thorough understanding of your child’s entire world— home, school and other social influences in order to create an informed plan of action. 

Some of the issues that may be addressed through an assessment include:

• Poor attention and concentration

• Trouble following instructions and routines 

• Difficulties making and keeping friends

• Learning difficulties

• High level of achievement – Gifted assessments

• Worries

• Low mood

Psychological assessments can help identify whether your child may have a diagnosis such as:

• Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

• Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

• Anxiety Disorders

• Learning Disabilities including Dyslexia

• Intellectual Disabilities

Following the assessment period, you can expect a report with detailed recommendations that cover:

• Implementing behavioural strategies (home and classroom) 

• Implementing teaching strategies and classroom accommodations

• A diagnosis, if applicable. Please note: assessment does not necessarily lead to a diagnosis, though a diagnosis may be appropriate.  

• Accessing academic and community supports

Hummingbird specializes in developmental assessments, including those for autism. Dr. Anita Burhanpurkar has specific training and certification in use of the ADOS-2. Learn more about her credentials at About Us.

Want to learn more about assessments? See our blogs: What You Need To Know: Psychological Assessments, and Psychological Assessments: Taking the Plunge.

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