Psychoeducational Assessments that Help You See the Whole Child. Not Just the Struggles.
We provide psychoeducational assessments in Calgary for children and adolescents, including ADHD assessments, learning disability assessments, and gifted assessments.
When your child is bright but struggling, it’s easy to feel uncertain about what’s going on. You’ve tried different supports, talked with teachers, and maybe wondered, “Is this just a phase, or something deeper?” An assessment can help.
Beyond Checklists and Labels
At Chickadee Psychology, we specialize in psychoeducational assessments for children and adolescents in Calgary that go beyond checklists and labels. Whether your questions are about ADHD, learning differences, anxiety, giftedness, or just wondering, “Is this normal?”, every psych-ed assessment is designed to give you clear answers and practical next steps, so your child can thrive at school, at home, and in life.
Learn more about our psychoeducational assessments in Calgary and what to expect from the process.
Psychoeducational Assessment
Understand how your child learns, thinks, and experiences the world. We provide psychoeducational assessments in Calgary for children and adolescents, offering clarity around ADHD, learning differences, and giftedness, along with thoughtful recommendations for home and school.
Private School Assessment
Some Calgary private schools in Calgary (such as Rundle, Foothills Academy, West Island College, Calgary Academy) require an educational assessment as part of their admissions process.
Gifted Assessment (GATE Program)
Explore your child’s learning profile, strengths, and potential. We provide gifted assessments in Calgary to support school applications, including GATE and private school programs, while helping you better understand how your child thinks and learns.
Gifted Assessment (Westmount Charter School)
Prepare for the Westmount Charter School application with a comprehensive gifted assessment. We provide Westmount Charter–aligned gifted assessments in Calgary for children and adolescents, helping you understand your child’s strengths while meeting application requirements with clarity and confidence.
Reports written in plain language, with a teacher-friendly summary aligned to IPP structure and Alberta Education language
IPP support and school advocacy included as part of the process, not added on separately
Follow-up calls and meetings included to answer questions after the report lands
What Makes our Psych-ed Assessments Different:
Disability Tax Credit support where applicable, included at no extra cost
Experience working within both the CBE and CCSD, so we understand the school system from the inside
Who You’ll Be Talking To
Before opening Chickadee Psychology, I worked within both Calgary school boards and taught at the University of Calgary, where I mentored future psychologists on how to deliver thoughtful, high-quality assessments.
Those experiences taught me that families need more than a report. They need understanding, empathy, and guidance that feels supportive rather than clinical.
In other words, you’re in good hands.
What Families Are Saying
“From the very first meeting, we felt like we were in good hands. Rachel explained everything so clearly and never rushed us. The report was incredibly thorough but also easy to follow, and it helped us advocate for the right supports at school.”
“Rachel helped us figure out what to ask for at school and even supported us with the Disability Tax Credit forms. I didn’t expect that kind of follow-up, and it made a huge difference for our family.”
“Rachel didn’t just look at the challenges, she noticed our son’s creativity and sense of humour too. He left feeling proud of himself, and we left with a better understanding of his ADHD and his strengths. That meant everything.”
Psychoeducational Assessment Questions (Calgary Parents Ask Most Often)
If you’ve been up late at night Googling “psychoeducational assessment Calgary” or wondering what a psych-ed assessment involves, and feeling more confused than before, you’re not alone. Here are answers to the questions parents ask most often about psych-ed assessments:
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A psychoeducational assessment (sometimes referred to as a “psych-ed assessment”, “educational asssessment” or “learning assessment”) is a detailed evaluation that looks at your child’s learning profile, including areas like cognitive abilities, academic skills, memory, attention, and problem-solving. While the assessment can sometimes lead to a formal diagnosis (such as a learning disability, ADHD, or giftedness), that is not the end goal. The purpose is to understand your child’s unique strengths and challenges so that you have clear, practical recommendations to support their learning and well-being. In short, it takes the guesswork out of what’s going on at school and helps you know how best to support your child.
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Experience You Can Trust: Our lead psychologist has worked in both Calgary school boards and spent time teaching at the University of Calgary, mentoring future psychologists on how to deliver top-notch assessments.
Development Detective Skills: With a background in child development and kids of our own, we get it, sometimes you’re wondering, “Is this normal?” or “Should I be worried?” We help you sort out what’s typical growing pains and what might need a closer look.
Beyond the Basics: We don’t stop at the surface. Our assessments include neuropsychological components to uncover markers for learning disabilities like dyslexia, so you get the full picture of how your child’s brain works.
Practical Tools, Not Just Fancy Words: What’s a great assessment without next steps? We translate findings into real-world strategies you can use to help your child thrive.
No Hidden Fees, No Surprises: Our assessments aren’t à la carte, they’re all-inclusive! You won’t be hit with surprise add-ons or “optional” extras. We believe clarity starts with transparency.
Insurance-Friendly Approach: We understand that navigating insurance can be tricky. That's why we work with you to optimize your benefits, ensuring you get the most out of your coverage without unnecessary out-of-pocket expenses.
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Families often seek a psych-ed assessment when a child is struggling in school, seems bored despite strong abilities, has difficulty with focus, or teachers have noticed learning differences. It can provide clarity on whether challenges are related to a learning disability, ADHD, giftedness, or other factors.
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Yes. If your child struggles to focus, seems restless, or has trouble completing tasks, yet is bright and capable, they might be experiencing ADHD.
At Chickadee Psychology, we look at the whole child to set them up for success, provide strategies to manage attention and executive function, and help school feel manageable and even enjoyable.
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Yes. A psych-ed assessment can identify gifted learning profiles. This information is often used for specialized programs such as Westmount Charter or the GATE Program.
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If your child is consistently working harder than peers but still falling behind in reading, writing, or math, a learning disability assessment (part of a psych-ed assessment) can help uncover the reasons and guide the right supports.
At Chickadee Psychology, we go beyond the basic academic tests used by many clinics. Our assessments dig deeper with neuropsychological testing to identify learning differences like dyslexia, dysgraphia, or dyscalculia, and even the specific subtypes, so you get the full picture, not just a label.
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While the cost of psychoeducational assessments in Calgary can vary greatly depending on the provider and assessment type, at Chickadee Psychology we value transparency. Our assessments are all-inclusive—no hidden add-ons or surprise fees. We bill at the recommended rate of $235/hour, which aligns with most insurance plans. Services provided by a Registered Psychologist (or Provisional Psychologist under supervision) are typically covered by extended health benefits.
Westmount Gifted Assessment: $1,175
GATE Assessment: $1,880
Comprehensive Psych-ed Assessment: $3,055
Private School Application Assessment: $3,055
We bill in stages as we go, and we’ll work with you to make the most of your insurance coverage.
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Yes! You’ll receive a detailed report with practical recommendations that can be shared with teachers, school staff, or private tutors. This helps ensure your child gets the right accommodations and support to thrive.
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We typically work with kids aged 6 to 18, when learning differences often start to show. Sessions are designed to be fun and low-pressure, with breaks, movement, and little rewards along the way - everything to help your child feel comfortable, engaged, and able to show what they can do.
Let’s Figure This Out Together!
Have questions about psych-ed assessments? Want to start the assessment process? Or just curious about how we can help your child? Drop me a message below, and I’ll personally respond - no bots, no forms lost in cyberspace. We can even set up a free 20-minute consultation to talk through your options.