Psychoeducational assessments can be used to guide educators in how your child learns and where they struggle. With final report cards on the way, you may be thinking your child could use more personalized attention to facilitate their strengths and accommodate their weaknesses. Instead of waiting until the next school year to arrange psychoeducational testing…
Executive Functions: The Brain’s CEO
While we are all different in the responsibilities that we manage and how we spend our time, we all share the fact that we have daily tasks to complete. We are able to move through these tasks and function in a productive way thanks to a set of skills called executive functions. Executive functions are…
Parents Guide to IEPs & Psychoeducational Re-assessments
In Canada, education is a constitutional right and therefore every child has the right to be provided with education based on his/her needs. While most students can succeed within the set structure and school curriculum, kids with special needs (like learning disabilities, ADHD, and other behavioural or social-emotional problems) require a tailored educational program in…
The Benefits of a Psychoeducational Assessment
Many parents worry that getting a psychoeducational assessment means there is something wrong with their child. This is a myth, plain and simple. A psychoeducational assessment is a way to determine your child’s strengths and weaknesses in many different areas. Not only are these insights empowering but also act as a roadmap for ensuring your…
Helping Children with Learning Disabilities Deal with Exam Stress
The school year is nearing the final weeks, which brings both excitement and dread for many students and parents. Year end is usually the time when projects wrap up and papers are due. Final exams are inevitable for most classes, which can raise the anxiety in children and parents. Those who have learning problems or…
Psychoeducational Assessments and Gifted Testing – FAQ’s
Psychoeducational Assessments & Gifted Testing – FAQ’s from Private School Expo On Sunday, October 20th, Valentin & Blackstock Psychology exhibited at the Halton-Peel Private School Expo in Oakville. It was a great turnout and we had the opportunity to speak with a wide range of families looking for private school education for their children. We…
What Is a Psychoeducational Assessment and Does Your Child Need One?
Every person is different. Every human brain is different. All brains have parts that don’t work as well as others, and other brains have parts that don’t work very well at all. For all children, it is important to determine what these strengths and weaknesses are so that they can be taught well and receive…
Waiting Lists for Psychoeducational Assessments in Ontario
In May 2013, People for Education released their annual Report on Ontario’s Publicly Funded Schools. The report presented the following challenges with regards to waiting lists for psychoeducational assessments: Despite clear evidence about the importance of early intervention to help students overcome their learning difficulties, 62 some students are waiting as long as three years…