Psycho-Educational Assessment Resources
Navigating a psycho-educational assessment can feel overwhelming. Below is a curated list of resources, webinars, websites, and provincial guidelines to help you and your child understand the assessment process, prepare for your appointments, and make sense of the results.
Preparing for Your Assessment
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Preparing Your Child for a Psycho-Educational Assessment [Our Practice Handout]: A parent-friendly guide created by our clinic to help you talk to your child about what to expect during their assessment, helping to reduce anxiety and set them up for a positive experience.
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Understanding a Psycho-Educational Assessment Report: A helpful guide that breaks down the specific areas evaluated during an assessment (such as memory, processing speed, and academic skills) and explains what the scores actually mean.
Free Webinars & Podcasts
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Explaining a Diagnosis to Your Child (Dr. Liz Angoff)[For Parents]: A wonderful resource featuring expert advice on how to talk to your child about learning disabilities, ADHD, and other learning differences in an empowering way.
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Solving the Puzzle: Creating a Plan for Success: A webinar exploring how a psychological and educational assessment acts as a roadmap to help identify your child's unique strengths and support needs.
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What is Dyslexia, and What Can We Do About It? An easy-to-understand guide that explains the science of dyslexia and offers practical strategies to support reading development.
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Making Sense of Sensory Issues: Practical tips and strategies for managing sensory sensitivities at home and in the classroom.
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Transitioning from High School to College/University [For Teens & Parents]: An essential guide to using a psycho-educational assessment to secure academic accommodations and support in post-secondary education.
Helpful Websites
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Understood.org: A fantastic, highly accessible website offering practical resources, daily tips, and personalized advice for parents of children with learning and attention differences.
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Explaining Brains: A great site dedicated to explaining learning diagnoses to children and families using warm, visual, and highly accessible language.
Associations & Support Networks
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Learning Disabilities Association of BC
A provincial organization dedicated to supporting children, youth, and adults with learning disabilities so they can thrive in school, work, and the community. (LDABC): -
Gifted Children's Association of BC (GCABC): A supportive network offering advocacy, education, and community connection for families navigating the unique developmental journey of gifted learners.
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National Association of School Psychologists (NASP): A trusted organization providing high-quality, evidence-based resources for families and educators on child development, learning, and mental health.
BC Ministry of Education Guidelines
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BC Ministry of Education Special Needs Designation Checklist [For Parents & Educators]: An important resource outlining the official criteria used by British Columbia public schools to designate students for extra support and funding (such as Category Q for Learning Disabilities or Category H for Intensive Behaviour Interventions/Mental Illness).