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A learning assessment is a cognitive assessment and academic assessment administered together. A cognitive assessment is a standardised assessment used to evaluate one's intellectual abilities, including but not limited to verbal reasoning, visual-spatial reasoning, fluid reasoning, working memory, and processing speed. An academic assessment is a standardised assessment used to evaluate one's academic skills in areas of listening comprehension, oral expression, reading, mathematics, and written expression. We offer formal learning assessments for children and adolescents aged 6-18.
What is a learning assessment
Common reasons for referral
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Evaluating one's cognitive and academic skills; determining strengths and weaknesses
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Determining whether one's academic skills are consistent with their cognitive abilities (i.e., "performing to potential")
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Evaluating whether one has a specific learning disorder such as dyslexia or dyscalculia, and appropriate supports
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Identifying whether one presents with intellectual giftedness and therefore appropriate considerations
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Evaluating one's cognitive abilities and academic skills to assist with transition to high school
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General process
Learning Assessment
Initial Assessment
The initial assessment generally involves discussing the reason for referral in depth, as well as gathering other relevant background information ​to help give context to and appropriately interpret the testing results. ​
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Duration: 1.5hr appt
Testing Appointments
​An age-appropriate cognitive assessment tool (WPPSI-IV, WISC-V, WAIS-IV), as well as an academic assessment (WIAT-III), are completed over 2-4x appts.​​​​​
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Duration: 2hr appt + 2.5hr appt
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Extra components:​
Phone call with teacher (30min)​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
Review of previous reports
Feedback Session
It typically takes 2-3 weeks to finalise the report before meeting for the feedback session to discuss the results and recommendations going forward.
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Duration: 1hr appt
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