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Psycho-Educational Assessment to Identify Your Child's Learning Needs

  • Identify your child's unique learning strengths and challenges
  • Understand what supports they need to succeed
  • Get practical recommendations for school and home
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Google
5.0
Calgary
500+
Families Served
12+
Years Experience
Registered Psychologist (CAP #5212)
Sheri - Head Psychologist

Clarity When You're Feeling Stuck

Parents come in because their child is struggling with reading, focus, behaviour, or school performance — and they want answers they can trust.

  • "We don't know why school is so hard."
  • "My child is bright but underachieving."
  • "Teachers say they're concerned about focus or behaviour."
  • "Homework takes hours and ends in frustration."
  • "We suspect ADHD or a learning difference but aren't sure."
  • "Report cards show inconsistent performance across subjects."

What a Psych-Ed Assessment Provides

Understand Learning Strengths & Weaknesses

Comprehensive cognitive testing reveals how your child learns best and where they need support.

Clarity on ADHD, Learning Disorders, or Giftedness

Evidence-based assessment to confirm or rule out specific diagnoses like ADHD, dyslexia, dyscalculia, or giftedness.

Personalized School & Home Strategies

Practical, actionable recommendations that teachers and parents can implement immediately.

One assessment provides a full picture of cognitive, academic, emotional, and behavioural functioning.

Why Parents Choose Calgary Psych Services

See how we address common concerns

Common Concern
Long wait times (6+ months)
Our Solution
Quick scheduling with clear timelines
Common Concern
Reports that don't help schools
Our Solution
Practical recommendations schools actually use
Common Concern
Confusing, technical jargon
Our Solution
Clear, parent-friendly explanations
Common Concern
One-size-fits-all testing
Our Solution
Modern, tailored assessment tools
Common Concern
Cold, clinical experience
Our Solution
Warm psychologists who work with kids daily
Common Concern
Limited expertise areas
Our Solution
Experience with gifted, ADHD, learning disorders & more

Meet Our Team

Compassionate, experienced psychologists dedicated to helping children thrive

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Sheri

Sheri

Registered Psychologist (CAP #5212)

Specializes in psycho-educational, gifted, and ADHD assessments. Experienced in both Canada and the U.S., with a warm, collaborative style that helps families understand their child's learning and emotional needs. MEd (UCalgary), BSc Psych (UAlberta), PsyD in progress.

Kate

Kate

Psych-Ed & ADHD Specialist

MEd in School & Applied Child Psychology and currently completing a Clinical Psychology doctorate. Expertise in ADHD, neurodivergent-affirming assessment, and practical, strengths-based recommendations. Warm, clear, and thorough.

Chelsea

Chelsea

Provisional Psychologist

Child-focused assessment specialist with an MSc in School & Applied Child Psychology (UCalgary). Known for her calm, supportive approach that helps students feel understood. Passionate about identifying learning strengths and needs.

Kassandra

Kassandra

Provisional Psychologist

BA and MSc in School & Applied Child Psychology (UCalgary). Takes a collaborative, detailed approach to understanding each student's unique learning profile. Friendly, supportive, and client-focused.

What's Included in the Assessment

  • Cognitive testing (IQ profile)
  • Academic achievement testing
  • Executive functioning + memory assessment
  • ADHD screening (if appropriate)
  • Behaviour + emotional measures
  • School + parent questionnaires
  • Full written report with recommendations
  • One-on-one feedback session
  • Support for school accommodations

Assessments help identify ADHD, learning disorders (like dyslexia, dyscalculia, written expression issues), or giftedness.

Our Simple 4-Step Process

A clear roadmap from consultation to comprehensive results

1

Free Consultation

15 min

Online

Ask questions & confirm fit

2

Parent Intake Session

1 hour

Online or In-Person

Discuss concerns and background

3

Cognitive & Academic Testing

2 hours each

In-Person Only

Comprehensive assessment

4

Parent Debrief

1h 15mins

Online or In-Person

Review results & recommendations

Our Team

Meet the Family

Prairie Collective is a collaborative group of dedicated psychologists working together in Calgary to support children, families, and individuals on their journey to better mental health and learning.

Prairie Collective Team

When you work with us, you're supported by an entire community of specialists who collaborate to ensure the best outcomes for your family.

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Frequently Asked Questions

A comprehensive evaluation that examines cognitive abilities, academic skills, learning processes, and emotional-behavioural functioning. It identifies strengths and challenges to help understand how your child learns best and what supports they need.
The testing session typically takes a minimum of 4 hours depending on age and needs. After testing, we need time to score, interpret, and write a detailed report. The full process from consultation to feedback meeting typically takes around 6 weeks.
If your child is struggling at school, if you suspect ADHD or a learning disorder, if teachers have raised concerns, or if you want to understand your child's learning profile better, an assessment can provide valuable insights and clear direction.
Yes. Our assessments include comprehensive ADHD screening using standardized rating scales, behavioural observations, and cognitive testing. We evaluate attention, impulse control, and executive functioning to provide clarity on ADHD diagnoses.
Yes. We conduct cognitive testing that can identify gifted abilities. Our assessments reveal intellectual strengths and provide recommendations for appropriate academic challenges and enrichment opportunities.
We assess children, teens, and adults of all ages. Most of our clients are school-aged students from kindergarten through high school, but we work with learners at any stage.
A detailed written report with test results, clear explanations of findings, specific diagnoses (if applicable), and practical recommendations for home and school. The report is designed to be understood by parents and useful for educators.
Book a free consultation to discuss your child's needs and our availability. We'll answer your questions, explain the process, and help you determine if an assessment is the right next step.

Ready to Get Clarity and Support for Your Child?

Book a free consultation to discuss your child's needs and learn how an assessment can help.

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