Assessments help to understand the underlying factors impacting a child’s academic performance, as well as their social, emotional, and behavioural functioning. This process helps identify areas of strength and areas that may benefit from support.

 

An assessment may result in a diagnosis; however, its primary goal is to inform personalized supports and strategies that promote development and positive outcomes at school, home, and within the community. Assessments may help identify:

 

• Learning disorders

• Intellectual ability

• Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

• Mood and anxiety disorders

• Behavioural difficulties