Psychological Assessment

Answers that open doors

Comprehensive assessments for children, youth, and adults — providing the clarity, insight, and practical next steps you need to move forward with confidence.

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About psychological assessments

Clarity, direction, and meaningful answers

A psychological assessment helps you better understand how you or your child thinks, learns, and experiences the world. Whether you're exploring attention, learning, mood, or development, the process provides clear insights that can guide meaningful next steps.

Our assessments are designed to offer more than just a diagnosis — they provide practical recommendations and a deeper understanding of strengths, challenges, and support needs. We take time to explain every finding in plain language, so the results are actually useful to you.

What we offer

Our assessment services

We offer a comprehensive range of assessments for children, youth, and adults — each designed to provide clarity, direction, and actionable next steps.

Educational Assessment
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Used to guide school supports, accommodations, & learning strategies.

A comprehensive evaluation of learning, reasoning, memory, and attention skills to better understand your child’s academic strengths and challenges.

What's included:

  • Developmental history & interview

  • Cognitive (WISC-V / WAIS-IV) & academic (WIAT-III) testing

  • Behavioural and adaptive measures

  • Debrief and full written report with recommendations

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Behavioural/Mood (ADHD) Assessment
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Offered for children, youth, and adults.

A targeted assessment to explore attention, mood, and executive functioning — helping clarify whether ADHD or mood-related challenges may be impacting daily life.

What's included:

  • Developmental & clinical interviews

  • Behavioural and executive function measures

  • Mood or emotional functioning assessment

  • Debrief and summary letter or full written report

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Autism Assessment
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Includes multidisciplinary collaboration when needed.

A detailed assessment to clarify diagnosis, map strengths and challenges, and identify supports for communication, learning, and sensory needs.

What's included:

  • Developmental history & interviews

  • Cognitive, academic, and behavioural testing

  • ADOS and ADI-R diagnostic tools

  • Adaptive & sensory profiles (as needed)

  • Debrief and written report with targeted recommendations

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AISH Assessment
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Provides clear, well-documented reports for application support.

A functional assessment that evaluates cognitive, emotional, and adaptive abilities to support eligibility for Alberta’s Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped (AISH) program.

What's included:

  • Clinical and developmental interviews

  • Cognitive and adaptive assessments

  • Functional impact review

  • Debrief and summary or full written report

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Gifted & Talented Assessment
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Ideal for program placement or understanding your child’s unique abilities.

Identifies advanced cognitive strengths, creativity, and learning potential — helping families plan for enrichment and challenge.

What's included:

  • Cognitive assessment (WISC-V / WAIS-IV)

  • Debrief and optional written report with recommendations

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Why us

Support that goes beyond the assessment

At Little Tree, we don't hand you a report and send you on your way — we take time to walk you through the findings, answer your questions, and help you understand what the results actually mean for day-to-day life.

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Led by experienced clinicians
Your assessment is completed by registered psychologists using trusted, evidence-based tools — ensuring accuracy you can feel confident in.
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A process that feels supportive, not overwhelming
We take time to understand your story and guide you through each step, making the experience clear, collaborative, and approachable.
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Clear answers you can actually use
Our reports go beyond scores — you’ll receive practical recommendations for school, home, or work that help you move forward with confidence.
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Timely access to care
Through our collaboration with Red Cedar Psychology, we’re able to offer access to assessments with reduced wait times — so you can get answers sooner.
Team

Meet our assessment team

Specializing in cognitive, academic, and diagnostic testing, our assessment team provides valuable insights to support personal growth and development.

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Ready to learn more about psychological assessments?

Whether you’re seeking clarity, diagnostic insight, or formal documentation, our team can help determine whether an assessment is appropriate and guide you through the process from start to finish.