Psychoeducational Assessments in South  Central Edmonton

What Is a Psychoeducational Assessment?

It is a comprehensive evaluation designed to uncover how an individual learns, thinks, and manages both academic tasks and daily life demands. Rather than a single test, it combines:

• Cognitive Measures (e.g., verbal reasoning, working memory, processing speed)
• Academic Achievement Tests (reading accuracy and comprehension, written expression, math reasoning)
• Executive Functioning Tasks (organization, planning, impulse control)
• Social‑Emotional Inventories (anxiety, mood regulation, self‑esteem)

By integrating standardized test scores with developmental history, educational records, and behavior checklists from parents, teachers, or employers, we build a clear, jargon‑free profile of strengths and challenges. This multi‑layered approach helps pinpoint underlying factors—such as slow processing speed or weak working memory—that may be driving learning struggles or, conversely, masking exceptional talents.

Who Benefits from an Assessment?

School‑Age Children – If your child consistently struggles with reading, writing, or math despite effort and average classroom instruction, an assessment can reveal whether learning disabilities like dyslexia or dyscalculia are present. It also helps clarify attention or behavior concerns—such as ADHD or anxiety—that interfere with learning.

Adolescents & Young Adults – The demands of high school, university, or vocational training place new pressures on executive skills like time management, study strategies, and organization. An evaluation identifies specific skill gaps and provides evidence to secure supports—extended test time, note‑taking assistance, or priority registration.

Adults – Returning to school, switching careers, or learning new workplace technologies can spotlight lifelong learning differences. Adults who find themselves frequently overwhelmed by written instructions, email management, or complex projects benefit from understanding their unique cognitive profile and actionable strategies.

Twice‑Exceptional Learners – “Twice-exceptional” individuals—those with high intellectual ability alongside a learning disability or ADHD—often go undetected. Our nuanced approach celebrates exceptional strengths while providing targeted support for co‑occurring challenges.

No matter your age or background, an assessment at our clinic offers clarity on why academic or performance issues arise and how best to address them.

Why Professional Psychoeducational Assessments in South Central Edmonton Matters

An assessment at Clarke Psychological Services can reveal and guide:

Learning Disability Identification (dyslexia, dyscalculia, dysgraphia) with targeted intervention plans

ADHD & Executive Functioning strategies—coaching, behavioral techniques, and potential medical referrals

Emotional & Behavioral Insights—anxiety management, self‑regulation, resilience‑building

Strengths Profiling for gifted and twice‑exceptional learners, ensuring talents are nurtured alongside supports

Accommodation Planning—documentation and advocacy for IEPs, post‑secondary disability services, or workplace modifications (e.g., flexible deadlines, quiet workspaces)

Our goal is to transform assessment insights into real‑world success—helping you or your child thrive academically, professionally, and personally.

Frequently Asked Questions About Psychoeducational Assessments