Bright BeWellers:
Comprehensive Psychoeducational & ADHD Assessment Program
For children & youth 5 to 17 years old
If your child is struggling at school, a psychoeducational assessment can help you understand your child's cognitive abilities, academic achievement, memory, learning, attention, behaviour, and emotional functioning to help them thrive.
7,000+ Ontarians Have Chosen BeWell
Why Choose BeWell?
Personalized Assessments
& Interventions Tailored
to Your Child's Needs
Expert Child
Psychologists
Convenient In-Person
Assessments in Toronto,
Mississauga, and Hamilton
No Referral Needed
to Get Started
Seamless Access to
Therapy, Medication
Management, and
Parent Support
Covered by Most Extended
Health Benefit Plans
Understanding Your
Child's Learning Profile
Every child learns differently. Some children may work hard but continue to struggle with reading, writing, math, attention, memory, or completing schoolwork. Others may demonstrate strong abilities in some areas while experiencing unexpected difficulties in others. These differences can sometimes make it difficult for parents and teachers to understand why a child is struggling or what type of support they need.
A Bright BeWellers Psychoeducational Assessment provides a comprehensive look at your child's cognitive and academic profile. It can help identify areas of strength and difficulty and provide practical recommendations to support learning at school and at home.
A Clear Path,
One Step At a Time
Book a
Consultation
Meet with our Care Team to discuss your child's learning, academic, attention, or developmental concerns. We'll help determine whether a psychoeducational assessment is the right fit and answer your questions about the process.
Clinical Interview &
Assessment
Your psychologist will gather information about your child's developmental, academic, medical, and emotional history. Your child will then complete age-appropriate standardized assessments selected based on their individual needs.
Report &
Feedback
Receive a comprehensive report outlining your child's cognitive and academic profile, areas of strength and difficulty, clinical findings, and personalized recommendations. Your psychologist will review the results with you and answer your questions.
Personalized
Next Steps
Move forward with a clearer understanding of how your child learns and what supports may help them succeed. Recommendations may include strategies for home and school, academic accommodations, and referrals for additional support when appropriate.
Want to know more about the assessment process?
Please visit the FAQ section on this page.
Is Your Child a Good Fit
for Bright BeWellers?
Your child is between 5 to 17 years old and is showing symptoms such as:
- Constantly faces learning difficulties & academic successes
- Struggles to focus and stay on task in the classroom
- Discrepancies between their capabilities & their achievements
- Memory or processing difficulties
- Concerns about giftedness or advanced abilities
- Difficulty reading, writing, or with math
- Displays behavioural problems & emotion challenges
- School concerns about behavior, learning, & emotional wellbeing
- Difficulty keeping up with classroom expectations
- A need for updated recommendations or school accommodations
Testing includes:
Cognitive
Academic
Achievement Testing(Reading, Writing, Math)
Memory
& Learning
Get In Touch
With Our Team
Choosing the right assessment can feel overwhelming.
During your consultation, our team will review your concerns and gather information about your child's needs and symptoms to recommend the assessment that best meets their needs.
Understanding the
Assessment Tools We Use
As part of the assessment process, our clinicians may use standardized tools designed to gather information about how a child communicates, interacts, and experiences the world around them.
These tools are selected based on your child's age, developmental stage, and communication style.
WPPSI-IV/
WISC-V
Cognitive Assessment
Depending on your child's age, the WPPSI-IV or WISC-V may be used to understand their cognitive abilities and overall learning profile.
These assessments explore areas such as:
- Verbal comprehension
- Visual-spatial reasoning
- Fluid reasoning
- Working memory
- Processing speed
The results can help identify your child's cognitive strengths and areas of difficulty and provide insight into how they approach different types of learning and problem-solving tasks.
WIAT-4 Academic Achievement Assessment
The Wechsler Individual Achievement Test measures your child's academic skills and helps identify areas where they may be experiencing learning difficulties.
Depending on your child's needs, it can assess skills in:
- Reading
- Writing
- Mathematics
- Oral language
The results help clinicians understand your child's current academic abilities and identify areas where additional support or accommodations may be beneficial.
BASC-3 Behavioural & Emotional Functioning
The Behavior Assessment System for Children provides information about your child's behavioural, emotional, and adaptive functioning.
Parent and/or teacher questionnaires can help identify areas such as:
- Attention
- Anxiety
- Hyperactivity
- Emotional regulation
- Adaptability
- Social skills
- Behaviour
- Everyday functioning
This information helps provide a more complete picture of how your child is functioning at home, at school, and in other environments.
Vineland-3 Adaptive Functioning
The Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scales looks at how your child's abilities translate into everyday life.
It provides information about areas such as:
- Communication
- Daily living skills
- Socialization
- Independence
- Adaptive functioning
This helps clinicians understand how your child manages everyday demands beyond what can be measured through cognitive and academic testing alone.
Covered Under
Most Psychology
Benefits
In-Person or Virtual Assessments
Price: $3,500
Paid in 10 Instalments Over 10 Weeks
Meet the Team
Supporting Your Child
Psychiatrists, Psychologists, Psychotherapists, & Social Workers
Offering Virtual or In-Person Support
Dr. Jeffrey Skowron
Clinical Director, Child & Youth Services
Psychologist, Registered Behaviour Analyst
Dr. Sarina Gandhi
Naturopathic Doctor
Shiza Alam
Psychometrist
Dr. Heather McCracken
Senior Psychometrist
Assessment Services Team Lead
Elena Viola
Psychologist
Shannon Wright
Nurse Practitioner
Psychotherapist
Support Beyond the Assessment
We offer comprehensive support to help you and your family thrive after completing an assessment
Ongoing Therapy
Individualized therapy to help your child build skills, confidence, and emotional well-being.
Ask about your Complimentary 30-min Meet & Greet with one of our Child & Youth Therapists.
Naturopathic Medicine
Integrative care focused on nutrition, lifestyle, and overall well-being to complement your child's treatment plan.
Ask about your Complimentary 30-min Meet & Greet with our Naturopathic Doctor.
Parenting & Family Therapy
Practical guidance and strategies to help parents support their child's growth at home.
Medication Management
In-house medication management for children 7+ years old with our Nurse Practitioners.
These are not included in the price of the assessment but are available in-house for continued support.
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Your Child's Journey Starts Here
The right assessment does more than provide a diagnosis. It offers clarity, understanding, and a roadmap for the future. Our experienced psychologists help you better understand your child's unique strengths, identify the supports they need, and create a personalized plan that empowers your family to move forward with confidence.
At BeWell, Your Family Will Receive:
- A personalized assessment tailored to your child's unique strengths, needs, and goals
- A comprehensive, evidence-based evaluation completed by experienced child psychologists using standardized assessment tools
- A detailed report with practical recommendations for home and ongoing support
- A dedicated feedback session to review the results, answer your questions, and discuss next steps
- Access to integrative care post-assessment including therapy, parent support, medication management, and other specialized services, all under one roof
- A compassionate clinical team committed to supporting your child and family beyond the assessment
Whether you're ready to book an assessment or simply exploring your options, we're here to answer your questions, guide you through the process, and help you make an informed decision with confidence.
Frequently
Asked Questions
What can I expect during the Bright BeWellers Psychoeducational Assessment?
Our psychoeducational assessment is completed over approximately 8–12 weeks and provides a comprehensive understanding of your child's cognitive abilities, learning profile, and academic strengths and challenges.
Step 1: Intake & Booking
Meet with our Care Team to discuss your concerns, complete required consent forms, and schedule your assessment appointments. We'll help guide you through the process and answer any questions along the way.
Step 2: Clinical Interview & Questionnaires (Week 1)
Your psychologist will meet with you to review your child's developmental, educational, and medical history. Parents and teachers will also complete standardized questionnaires.
For youth aged 16-17, consent must be obtained directly for participation in the assessment process. Your child will participate in the clinical interview independently. Parent interviews may be scheduled at the discretion of your psychologist when deemed appropriate.
Step 3: Assessment Sessions (Weeks 2–3)
Your child will complete approximately 6 hours of testing, typically divided across two appointments.
Step 4: Report Preparation (Weeks 4–10)
Your psychologist will carefully review all assessment findings and prepare a comprehensive report outlining results, clinical impressions, and individualized recommendations.
Step 5: Feedback Appointment (Weeks 8–12)
Meet with your psychologist to review the findings, discuss recommendations, and receive guidance on school accommodations and next steps.
What is a Psychoeducational Assessment?
A psychoeducational assessment is a comprehensive evaluation designed to understand a child's cognitive abilities, academic skills, learning profile, and areas of difficulty.
At BeWell, the assessment may include cognitive testing, academic achievement testing, behavioural questionnaires, and assessments of memory and learning. The results can help families and educators better understand a child's strengths and challenges and identify appropriate supports.
What can a Psychoeducational Assessment identify?
A psychoeducational assessment may help identify or provide information about:
- Learning difficulties
- Academic challenges
- Cognitive strengths and weaknesses
- Attention and executive functioning
- Memory and learning
- Processing abilities
- Giftedness
- Behavioural and emotional factors affecting learning
A diagnosis may or may not be provided at the end of the assessment. The primary goal is to understand your child's learning profile and provide actionable recommendations.
Does a Psychoeducational Assessment provide a diagnosis?
A psychoeducational assessment may or may not result in a psychological diagnosis. Each child is unique, and diagnostic decisions are based on the integration of assessment results, clinical interviews, behavioural information, developmental history, and other relevant information.
Regardless of whether a diagnosis is given, families receive a comprehensive report outlining the findings, strengths, areas of need, and recommendations to support their child's learning and overall well-being.
Does my child need to attend the assessment?
Yes. Your child will participate in individual testing sessions with a member of the assessment team. Parents or guardians will also participate in the clinical interview and feedback session.
Live testing is completed one-on-one to support an unbiased assessment of your child's abilities and learning style.
Can the report help with school accommodations?
Yes, if they are clinically appropriate. One of the key purposes of a psychoeducational assessment is to provide information that can help families and educators make informed decisions about learning strategies, accommodations, and educational supports.
Are these assessments covered by insurance?
Many extended health benefit plans provide coverage for psychological assessment services. We recommend contacting your insurance provider to confirm your specific coverage. BeWell provides detailed receipts that can be submitted for reimbursement. Direct billing may be available or partially available for some policies.
What if I'm not sure whether an assessment is the right next step?
That's exactly what the complimentary consultation is for. Our team will answer your questions, learn more about your concerns, and help you determine whether an assessment is appropriate and which option best fits your child's needs.
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