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When Should You Consider a Psychoeducational Assessment?


If something feels “off,” trust that instinct.

Here are common situations where an assessment provides clarity.
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Ongoing Academic Struggles

When effort doesn’t match results.

  • 🟠✔️ Your child works so hard — but the grades don’t show it

  • 🟠✔️ Homework turns into nightly stress and constant supervision

  • 🟠✔️ You repeat instructions… and they seem to disappear

  • 🟠✔️ “Careless mistakes” keep happening, no matter how much they try

  • 🟠✔️ Things improve for a short time — then the struggle returns

When effort is high but results don’t match, it’s often not about motivation — it’s about understanding how your child learns.

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Uneven Learning Profile

Big gaps between strengths and weaknesses often tell a story.

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  • Advanced vocabulary but weak writing

  • Strong math reasoning but messy work

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  • Excellent ideas but slow output

  • Great comprehension but poor decoding

Large discrepancies can signal learning differences or processing challenges.

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MAJOR SCHOOL TRANSITIONS

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Transitions often expose executive functioning gaps. An assessment provides a clear baseline and prevents years of confusion

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BIG EMOTIONS AROUND SCHOOL

You may notice:
Meltdowns after school
School refusal
Anxiety before tests
Perfectionism or shutdown Social struggles

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Sometimes what looks like behaviour is actually frustration
anxiety
ADHD
or a learning disability underneath.

An assessment helps separate “won’t” from “can’t.”

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TEACHERS CONCERNS

“They’re capable but not applying themselves.”
“They seem distracted.”
“They rush through work.”
“They need more support.”

When patterns persist across settings, further evaluation is often helpful.

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📋 Does My Child Need a Psychoeducational Assessment?

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📚 Academic Concerns
🧠 Uneven Learning Profile
💛 Emotional & Behavioural Concerns
⚡ Attention & Executive Functioning
🎓 School Transitions

A🔎 How to Interpret This Checklist

If you checked:

✔ 2–3 boxes in one section → Worth monitoring✔ 4+ in one section → Consider consultation✔ Boxes across multiple sections → Assessment may provide clarity

Remember:

When effort is high but results don’t match, it’s often not about motivation — it’s about understanding how your child learns.

📋 📞 Why Book a Phone Consultation?

Because you don’t need to figure this out alone.

If you’re wondering:

  • “Is this ADHD or just stress?”

  • “Do we really need a full assessment?”

  • “Will this help with school accommodations?”

  • “What if I’m overreacting?”

This call is for you.

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What Happens During the Call?

In 15–20 minutes, we will:

✔ Listen to your concerns
✔ Ask a few targeted questions
✔ Clarify whether assessment is appropriate
✔ Explain the process step-by-step
✔ Outline timelines and next steps
✔ Answer your specific questions

No pressure.
No obligation.
Just clarity.

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Why It Helps

Parents and students often tell us:

“I felt calmer after just the phone call.”

The consultation helps you determine:

  • Whether testing is needed

  • What type of assessment is most appropriate

  • How documentation works for schools or universities

  • What the investment and timeline look like

Sometimes reassurance is all you need.
Sometimes it’s the beginning of a clearer path forward.

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How to Book

Click the “Book Consultation” button.

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Choose a time that works for you.

You’ll receive confirmation immediately.

We keep a limited number of consultation spots each week to ensure quality and attention.

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