Assessments
For children, adolescents and adults, psychological assessment can help answer questions about attention, learning, development, mental health and related concerns.
Use the Assessment Planner when you are not sure which assessment may fit, or compare the four services by the same attributes.
People seek assessment to better understand attention or learning needs, developmental differences, emotional or behavioural concerns, and supports that may help at school, work, home or in treatment.
You do not need to decide on a diagnosis before contacting BrainLab. Start with what you have noticed and what you would like to understand.
For concerns related to attention, organization, impulsivity and executive functioning.
View ADHD assessmentFor questions related to autism, developmental history and current experience.
View autism assessmentFor questions involving learning, academic skills, giftedness and accommodations.
View psychoeducational assessmentFor questions involving mental health, emotional functioning and possible diagnoses.
View psychodiagnostic assessmentIn-person psychological assessments at BrainLab’s established location.
View Ottawa assessmentsSelected assessment activities may be available virtually across Ontario.
View virtual Ontario accessVirtual psychological assessments for Nunavut residents when the required methods suit virtual delivery.
View Nunavut assessmentsPlanned in-person access is currently in the priority-waitlist stage.
Join Toronto Priority WaitlistMost psychological assessments can currently be scheduled within approximately four weeks. Availability can change and is not guaranteed.
Often 4–6 appointment hours, often across several appointments. Scoring, interpretation and report preparation require additional time.
Psychology services are billed at $250 per hour. Many comprehensive assessments cost approximately $2,000–$4,000, depending on what the assessment needs to cover.
BrainLab explains the anticipated plan, timing and fees before the assessment begins. You can ask questions and decide whether you would like to proceed.
Begin with the question rather than choosing a diagnosis in advance.
BrainLab explains the anticipated approach, timing and fees before services begin.
The assessment, written report and feedback connect the information to practical recommendations.
Psychological assessment brings together relevant history, carefully selected methods and professional interpretation to answer a defined question.
Every BrainLab psychological assessment concludes with feedback and a written report. The report brings together relevant background, assessment methods, results and professional interpretation to explain what the results mean. Recommendations connect the results to everyday needs, supports, accommodations, treatment or other next steps where appropriate.
Your clinician explains the results, answers your questions and discusses the recommendations with you.
You receive a written report that explains the results and brings the assessment information together.
The information is considered together rather than in isolation.
Recommendations connect the results to practical next steps where appropriate.
Start with the concern you would like to understand. The individual service pages describe the purpose of each assessment, and BrainLab can help identify the most relevant assessment.
Yes. Some concerns overlap, and several areas may need consideration. The initial review helps determine the focus of the assessment or whether another service conversation may be more useful.
No. Interviews, testing, questionnaires and other information vary with the question. Every assessment concludes with feedback and a written report.
Often 4–6 appointment hours, with additional time for interpretation and report preparation. Requirements and timing vary, and the typical timing described on this page is not a guarantee.
Coverage depends on the individual policy or funding arrangement. Confirm coverage directly with the relevant insurer or funding source.
No. An assessment provides information related to the concern being examined. Decisions made by schools, insurers, funders, employers or other organizations are outside BrainLab’s control.
Next step
Tell BrainLab what you want the assessment to answer and we’ll guide you toward the relevant service.
