ASSESSMENT INFORMATION
PSYCHOEDUCATIONAL ASSESSMENTS
Diagnostic and psychoeducational assessments can provide important clarity in deciding on treatment options. Furthermore, they can be used to pursue disability benefits or accommodations at school or work. They can also bring great insight to our clients and their families to understand the unique way they are wired and what can bring out their very best.
Our customized psycho-educational assessments are tailored to evaluate the various learning styles or processing differences that may impact a person’s effectiveness at school, work, and in day to day functioning. This may include:
Giftedness
ADHD
Autism
Learning disabilities
Intellectual disabilities
Behavioural/emotional issues
Mental health issues
We are known for the quality and accuracy of our reports and the comprehensive, practical recommendations we provide parents and educators. This can often clear up any confusion or even misdiagnosis, and can provide useful accommodations or next steps that will help our clients advocate for themselves or their children, so that they are given the best opportunity to do their best.
Please check your work health insurance plan to see if you have coverage for psychological services by a registered psychologist. Many plans will cover most of the cost of an assessment.
Assessment Team
The assessment team at Dr. Lin & Associates (DLA) consists of Dr. Merry C. Lin (supervising psychologist), and Julia Guthrie (psychometrist). Supervision of the assessment process, coordination of assessment results in full, and any applicable diagnoses are reviewed and approved by Dr. Lin.
Assessment Locations
North York: Charis Clinic for Mental Wellness, 245 Fairview Mall Drive, Unit 502, Toronto, ON
Belleville: 1 Catharine Street, Belleville, ON
Prince Edward County: Location Available Upon Booking
Whitby: Location Available Upon Booking
Elmira: 40 Church Street West, Elmira, ON
Process for a Full PE Assessment
Before Your Initial Appointment: A member of the assessment team will contact you to schedule your initial consultation for assessment. A consent form will be sent for you to review and sign. For a psychoeducational assessment, you will typically need 5 appointments (if your assessment includes Autism testing, you will need another 2 appointments), comprised of the initial consultation for assessment (online), assessment visits (in person), and feedback session (online).
Initial Consultation for Assessment and Scheduling: The initial consultation for a psychoeducational assessment is approximately 30 minutes in duration, and is completed with Dr. Lin. Consent for the psychological assessment is to be signed by you, either as the client, or the client’s guardian, either before or after this appointment. If appropriate to the assessment, consents to disclose information and contact information for informants are collected (e.g., a child’s school teacher may be an informant). Information regarding the client’s background including academic history, family and social functioning, physical and mental health and general well-being is collected during this consultation that will help inform the clinical assessment.
Data Collection Completed Online: When appropriate, the psychometrist will send a copy of consent to disclose information form to informant(s). Self and informant report questionnaires consistent with the determined assessment battery will be sent to client and informants for online completion.
Assessment Visits: Assessment protocol is multi-method including any of the following: self and informant reports, computer-based tests, paper-and-pencil tests, manipulation of physical test materials, structured and unstructured interview, and clinical observation. Testing measures will vary depending on the particular presenting problems being queried, to ensure adequate data collection. Each assessment visit will be for approximately one to two hours.
Report Preparation: Members of the assessment team involved in the interviewing, testing, and/or observation of the client’s assessment will collaborate to provide a written report summarizing the test results, findings and/or diagnoses, and recommendations for environment appropriate accommodations and/or treatment planning.
Client and Guardian Feedback: Dr. Lin will meet with the client and/or their guardian(s)/caregiver(s) for a 1-hour feedback session, to communicate any relevant diagnoses and review the psychological report. In most cases, if the child being assessed is 12 years or older, it is encouraged that they attend the feedback session (unless it has been decided otherwise by their parents and Dr. Lin). The assessment report will be sent out after this feedback meeting. If needed, an additional 30-minute feedback meeting can be provided, should questions or further clarification be desired regarding the assessment. This feedback meeting may occur via video or by phone, at no additional cost.
Resources & Referrals: Following the assessment, we are happy to offer resources to support our clients with their results/diagnoses. This includes referrals to our trusted network for next steps or coaching. Additional fees to be paid directly to the service provider.
https://www.guthriecounsellingandconsulting.ca/
https://www.marquiscc.com/
Fees
1. For a full Psychoeducational assessment (including detailed report) as outlined above:
$3800 (HST exempt) if paid by e-transfer
$3920 (HST exempt) if paid by credit card
Half paid up front, the final half paid after the feedback
For clients who have insurance coverage, the receipts we provide you can be customized to fit insurance protocol (e.g., how much is covered per hour, etc.); however, please note that if your insurance company requires a breakdown of sessions (rather than a flat fee for the entire cost), those receipts can only be provided after testing sessions have been completed as those dates would be unknown at the time of initial payment.
For a client who is a minor, some of the costs can be billed towards their parent(s) to utilize their insurance benefits if they are involved in the assessment process
2. For a full Psychoeducational assessment PLUS Autism testing (including detailed report):
$4600 (HST exempt) if paid by e-transfer
$4750 (HST exempt) if paid by credit card
Same payment terms as above
3. For a full Psychoeducational assessment PLUS Psychological testing (including detailed report):
*Only Available for Individuals 21 & Over*
$4600 (HST exempt) if paid by e-transfer
$4750 (HST exempt) if paid by credit card
Same payment terms as above
SPECIALIZED DIAGNOSTIC ASSESSMENTS
Diagnostic assessments can provide important clarity in deciding on treatment options. Furthermore, they can be used to pursue disability benefits or accommodations at school or work. They can also bring great insight to our clients and their families to understand the unique way they are wired and what can bring out their very best.
This process is for those clients who want to pursue only one type of diagnostic clarification, such as ADHD, Autism, PTSD or other mental health issues (such as depression, anxiety, etc). In this streamlined assessment, we focus only on the diagnosis in question, allowing for a quicker process and lower costs.
Assessment Team
The assessment team at Dr. Lin & Associates (DLA) consists of Dr. Merry C. Lin (supervising psychologist), and Julia Guthrie (psychometrist). Supervision of the assessment process, coordination of assessment results in full, and any applicable diagnoses are reviewed and approved by Dr. Lin.
Assessment Locations
North York: Charis Clinic for Mental Wellness, 245 Fairview Mall Drive, Unit 502, Toronto, ON
Belleville: 1 Catharine Street, Belleville, ON K8P 1K8
Prince Edward County: Location Available Upon Booking
Whitby: Location Available Upon Booking
Elmira: 40 Church Street West, Elmira, ON
Process for a Diagnostic Assessment
Before Your Initial Appointment: A member of the assessment team will contact you to schedule your initial consultation for assessment. A consent form will be sent for you to review and sign. For a diagnostic assessment, you will typically need 3 to 4 appointments, comprised of the initial consultation for assessment (online), assessment visits (in person), and feedback session (online).
Initial Consultation for Assessment and Scheduling: The initial consultation for a diagnostic assessment is approximately 30 minutes in duration, and is completed with Dr. Lin. Consent for the psychological assessment is to be signed by you, either as the client, or the client’s guardian, either before or after this appointment. If appropriate to the assessment, consents to disclose information and contact information for informants are collected (e.g., a child’s school teacher may be an informant). Information regarding the client’s background including academic history, family and social functioning, physical and mental health and general well-being is collected during this consultation that will help inform the clinical assessment.
Data Collection Completed Online: When appropriate, the psychometrist will send a copy of consent to disclose information form to informant(s). Self and informant report questionnaires consistent with the determined assessment battery will be sent to client and informants for online completion.
Assessment Visits: Assessment protocol is multi-method including any of the following: self and informant reports, computer-based tests, paper-and-pencil tests, manipulation of physical test materials, structured and unstructured interview, and clinical observation. Testing measures will vary depending on the particular presenting problems being queried, to ensure adequate data collection. Each assessment visit will be approximately 1 to 2 hrs.
Diagnostic Letter: Members of the assessment team involved in the interviewing, testing, and/or observation of the client’s assessment will collaborate to provide a written report summarizing the test results, findings and/or diagnoses, and recommendations for environment appropriate accommodations and/or treatment planning.
Client and Guardian Feedback: Dr. Lin will meet with the client and/or their guardian(s)/caregiver(s) for a 30 minute feedback session, to communicate any relevant diagnoses. In most cases, if the child being assessed is 12 years or older, it is encouraged that they attend the feedback session (unless it has been decided otherwise by their parents and Dr. Lin). The diagnostic letter will be sent out after this feedback meeting.
Resources & Referrals: Following the assessment, we are happy to offer resources to support our clients with their results/diagnoses. This includes referrals to our trusted network for next steps or coaching. Additional fees to be paid directly to the service provider.
https://www.guthriecounsellingandconsulting.ca/
https://www.marquiscc.com/
Types of Diagnostic Assessments Available:
ADHD Assessment Only
Autism Assessment Only
Clinical Assessment Only (Mental Health, including PTSD) *Only Available for Individuals 21 & Over*
Vocational Assessment Only (*Add-On: Coaching Sessions for Additional Fee)
Fees
For ONE of the above assessment options:
$1400 if paid by e-transfer (HST exempt)
$1450 if paid by credit card (HST exempt)
For TWO of the above assessment options combined:
$2200 if paid by e-transfer (HST exempt)
$2270 if paid by credit card (HST exempt)
For THREE of the above assessment options combined:
$3000 if paid by e-transfer (HST exempt)
$3100 if paid by credit card (HST exempt)
Payment to be done via e-transfer or credit card. Credit Card payments are subject to additional fees listed above.
Half paid up front, the final half paid after the feedback
For clients with insurance coverage, receipts can be customized to fit insurance protocol (e.g., how much is covered per hour, etc.); however, please note that if your insurance company requires a breakdown of sessions (rather than a flat fee for the entire cost), those receipts can only be provided after testing sessions have been completed as those dates would be unknown at the time of initial payment.
For a client who is a minor, some of the costs can be billed towards their parent(s) to utilize their insurance benefits if they are involved in the assessment process.