What is an educational assessment?
At BPG, we understand that every child learns, thinks, and experiences the world in their own way. Our youth educational assessments are made to identify strengths and uncover challenges that may be affecting your child’s academic or emotional development. If you’ve noticed your child is having difficulties at school, has trouble focusing, or is showing differences in behaviour, our assessment can provide the clarity you need to move forward with confidence.
We offer educational and behavioural assessments for children and teens that are customized to their age and stage of cognitive development. With support from our compassionate team, you’ll receive insights and recommendations that can help your child thrive in the classroom and beyond.
Youth educational
& behavioural assessments
The most common reasons to get an assessment include:
- They are falling behind in school or struggling to meet grade-level expectations.
- Teachers or caregivers have noticed concerns about attention, memory, or processing speed.
- You’re exploring options for learning accommodations or an Individualized Education Plan (IEP).
- They are showing signs of emotional distress, frustration, or behavioural challenges related to school.
- You want to better understand how your child learns and how to support their growth.
The goal of our assessments is to provide a deeper understanding of how your child thinks, learns, and functions in academic and social environments. The findings can support the development of learning strategies, referrals for additional support, and improved communication between home and school.
Types of youth assessments
We provide a range of assessments for children and teens that look at multiple areas of development. Each type of assessment involves a clinical interview, medical and academic history review, and standardized testing.
Psychoeducational Assessment
A psychoeducational assessment helps identify learning challenges and academic strengths. It may be used to diagnose learning disorders or to uncover areas of difficulty related to reading, writing, math, memory, or attention. This assessment is often recommended when a child is falling behind in school, struggling with homework, or not responding to traditional supports.
ADHD Assessment
Our ADHD assessment evaluates a child’s attention, impulsivity, organization, and executive functioning. Through interviews, in-depth testing, and input from parents and/or educators, we can provide an ADHD diagnosis if it is shown in the assessment. A proper diagnosis can open the door to access better medical, therapeutic, and educational support for your child.
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Assessment
An ASD assessment is used when there are concerns about a child’s communication, social skills, or behavioural patterns. Our compassionate team will assess for all signs and symptoms of autism and provide clear, developmentally appropriate recommendations. An early diagnosis of autism will provide you with access to the resources your child needs and will allow your child to better understand their learning style and strengths.
Giftedness Assessmena
Our giftedness assessment helps to identify children who may benefit from enriched learning environments or advanced academic programming. The assessment focuses on testing for cognitive strengths, problem-solving abilities, and overall intellectual functioning. Results from the assessment can guide academic planning and support for high-achieving students.
Frequently asked questions
Youth educational assessments
What is included in a youth educational assessment?
Each assessment includes an intake interview, a review of academic and developmental history, standardized testing, scoring, and a detailed written report. Our team will then go through the report to make sure you understand the results and recommend the next steps.
How long does the assessment process take?
Can assessments support IEP or access to other academic support?
Yes. The findings and recommendations from the assessment can be used to support requests for accommodations or learning plans through your child’s school. We will walk you through this process and answer any questions you have once the assessment is complete.