Psychoeducational assessments involve:

1. Intake Interview (90-minute appointment)
   A meeting with primary caregivers to discuss current concerns and the goals for the assessment. During this interview, caregivers review the child/youth’s family and social history, developmental and medical history, educational history, and vocational history (if applicable).

2. Record Review and Consultation

   Background records are collected and reviewed. Records may include things like report cards, treatment summaries (e.g., from Occupational Therapy or Speech-Language Pathology), physician consultation notes (e.g., from Pediatricians or Psychiatrists), and previous psychological assessments. Consultation with teachers or treatment providers may also be sought.

3. Psychometric Testing (2-3 appointments)
   The child, youth or young adult completes standardized tests of various cognitive skills including things like problem solving, attention, memory, language, executive functions, and fine motor functioning, as well as academic performance. Questionnaires and projective measures may also be included to evaluate mental health and personality. A psychometrist may be involved during these appointments. A psychometrist is a professional trained to administer and score psychological tests under the supervision of a Registered Psychologist.

4. Feedback Session (90-minute appointment)
   Meet to review the results and impressions, discuss any potential diagnoses, and review associated recommendations. Feedback sessions are typically held with the primary caregiver(s) initially for children up to 12 years of age. Youth 13 and older are often encouraged to also attend this appointment.

5. Report and Recommendations
   A detailed report is prepared that includes the results and impressions, as well as any relevant diagnoses. A list of recommendations associated with the original referral question(s) and results is also provided.

Psychoeducational assessments are $3350.

Neuropsychological assessments involve:

1. Intake Interview (90-minute appointment)
   A meeting with primary caregivers to discuss current concerns and the goals for the assessment. During this interview, caregivers review the child/youth’s family and social history, developmental and medical history, educational history, and vocational history (if applicable).

2. Record Review and Consultation

   Background records are collected and reviewed. Neuropsychological assessment often involve more detail record review (e.g., neurology and radiology records, ambulance and emergency department records). Additional records may include things like report cards, treatment summaries (e.g., from Occupational Therapy or Speech-Language Pathology), physician consultation notes (e.g., from Pediatricians or Psychiatrists), and previous psychological assessments. Consultation with teachers or treatment providers may also be sought.

3. Psychometric Testing (3 appointments)
   The child, youth or young adult completes standardized tests of various cognitive and neuropsychological skills including things like problem solving, attention, memory, language, executive functions, and fine motor functioning, as well as academic performance. Neuropsychological assessments often involve more direct testing of executive functions and motor skills. Questionnaires and projective measures may also be included to evaluate mental health and personality. A psychometrist may be involved during these appointments. A psychometrist is a professional trained to administer and score psychological and neuropsychological tests under the supervision of a Registered Psychologist.

4. Feedback Session (90-minute appointment)
   Meet to review the results and impressions, discuss any potential diagnoses, and review associated recommendations. Feedback sessions are typically held with the primary caregiver(s) initially for children up to 12 years of age. Youth 13 and older are often encouraged to also attend this appointment.

5. Report and Recommendations
   A detailed report is prepared that includes the results and impressions, as well as any relevant diagnoses. A list of recommendations associated with the original referral question(s) and results is also provided.

Neuropsychological assessments range from $4000-4500.

Please contact Dr. Halliday for referrals specific to medical-legal assessments.

Mental Health assessments involve:

1. Intake Interview (90-minute appointment)
   A meeting with primary caregivers to discuss current concerns and the goals for the assessment. During this interview, caregivers review the child/youth’s family and social history, developmental and medical history, educational history, and vocational history (if applicable).

2. Record Review and Consultation

   Background records are collected and reviewed. Records may include things like report cards, treatment summaries (e.g., from Occupational Therapy or Speech-Language Pathology), physician consultation notes (e.g., from Pediatricians or Psychiatrists), and previous psychological assessments. Consultation with teachers or treatment providers may also be sought.

3. Meeting with Child/Youth (60-minute appointment)
   The child/youth completes an interview and may also complete standardized questionnaires or projective tests. This appointment is also an opportunity to complete a mental status exam (e.g., observing their affect, activity level, appearance, manner of speaking, awareness of reality, etc.).

4. Feedback Session (90-minute appointment)
   Meet to review the results and impressions, discuss any potential diagnoses, and review associated recommendations. Feedback sessions are typically held with the primary caregiver(s) initially for children up to 12 years of age. Youth 13 and older are often encouraged to also attend this appointment.

5. Report and Recommendations
   A report is prepared that includes the results and impressions, as well as any relevant diagnoses. A list of recommendations associated with the original referral question(s) and results is also provided.

Mental Health assessments are $1500.

CLBC Eligibility assessments involve:

1. Intake Interview (60-minute appointment)
   A meeting with primary caregivers to discuss current concerns. During this interview, caregivers review the child/youth’s family and social history, developmental and medical history, educational history, and vocational history (if applicable). Emphasis is placed on how the individual functions independently.

2. Record Review and Consultation

   Background records are collected and reviewed. Records may include things like report cards, treatment summaries (e.g., from Occupational Therapy or Speech-Language Pathology), physician consultation notes (e.g., from Pediatricians or Psychiatrists), and previous psychological assessments.

3. Psychometric Testing (2-hour appointment)
   The youth or young adult completes standardized tests of intellectual functioning. A psychometrist may be involved during this appointments. A psychometrist is a professional trained to administer and score psychological and neuropsychological tests under the supervision of a Registered Psychologist.

4. Feedback Session (60-minute appointment)
   Meet to review the results and impressions, discuss any potential diagnoses, and review associated recommendations. Feedback sessions are typically held with the primary caregiver(s) initially for children up to 12 years of age. Youth 13 and older are often encouraged to also attend this appointment.

5. Report and Recommendations
   A report is prepared that includes the results and impressions, as well as any relevant diagnoses. A list of recommendations associated with the original referral question(s) and results is also provided.

CLBC Eligibility assessments are $2100.