Identifying and understanding
exceptional intellectual ability.
Gifted assessments for children and youth in Mississauga and Peel Region. Reports accepted by Peel District School Board, Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board, and all Ontario school boards. Currently accepting referrals.
What is a gifted assessment?
A gifted assessment is a standardized evaluation of intellectual ability designed to determine whether a child meets the criteria for giftedness as defined by the Ontario Ministry of Education.
For parents who believe their child's intellectual needs are not being met in a regular classroom, or who want to pursue placement in a gifted program, a formal assessment by a registered psychologist is the required first step.
Cognitive domains assessed
A gifted assessment examines a range of cognitive & academic abilities of your child.
Why pursue a gifted assessment?
Gifted children are often misunderstood in regular educational settings. Their advanced intellectual needs can lead to boredom, underachievement, social difficulties, and emotional frustration when they are not appropriately challenged. Without formal identification, gifted children may go unrecognized and unsupported for years.
A gifted assessment provides objective, documented evidence of basic intellectual & academic abilities that families can use in discussions with their school board.
The assessment process and report
The gifted assessment includes a clinical intake interview with parents, cognitive testing using current standardized measures, scoring and interpretation, a written report and a comprehensive feedback session.
The report is suitable for submission to Ontario school boards.
Your gifted assessment, step by step
- Step 01
Clinical Interview
A 1-hour conversation to understand history, concerns, and goals.
- Step 02
Testing (same day)
Standardized testing on the same day as the interview.
- Step 03
Written Report & Scoring
Comprehensive scoring, interpretation, and a detailed written report.
- Step 04
Feedback Session
A 1-hour session to walk through results and recommendations.
Common questions about assessments.
We believe financial clarity is part of great care.
We are transparent about our fees and currently accept the following insurance plans and funding programs to make our services as accessible as possible.