Our assessment process is led by Hope, an internationally trained Neuropsychologist, and Clinical Psychologist with over 30 years of experience in mental health. As a Registered Psychotherapist and Psychometrist in Canada, Hope is dedicated exclusively to serving the neurodivergent community. Our thorough and comprehensive basic or psychoeducational assessments provide official diagnoses that emphasize both strengths and challenges, ensuring a balanced understanding of each individual's unique profile. We are committed to making assessments more accessible through fair pricing, transparent practices, and a supportive experience. As a nonprofit organization, 100% of your fees are directed toward covering practitioner costs and supporting our virtual clinic operations, allowing us to prioritize the well-being of our clients.

• Official diagnosis for ADHD, AuDHD, and Autism (ASD), including the DSM-V(R) diagnostic criteria so they can be shared with any other health professional.

• Collaborative diagnostic process. Led by a Registered Psychotherapist, Psychometrist, and Nurse Practitioners with Master Degrees, and special training Mental Health.

• Comprehensive, neurodiversity-affirming reports.: Each report highlights both challenges and strengths, providing personalized recommendations, including medication if indicated. Expect a report between 30 to 60 pages which will also include psychometric results.

We offer complete psychoeducational assessments for individuals seeking formal documentation for ADHD, Autism, learning disabilities, and related neurodevelopmental conditions. Many workplaces, educational institutions, and insurance providers require a full psychoeducational report in order to approve accommodations or support services.

A comprehensive psychoeducational assessment typically includes:

• Cognitive testing (e.g., WAIS-IV or WISC-V)

• Academic achievement testing (e.g., WIAT-III or WJ-IV)

• Executive functioning assessments

• Attention and memory testing (e.g., Conners-3, CPT-3)

• Autism-specific tools (e.g., ADOS-2, Vineland-II)

• Emotional and behavioral inventories

We are fortunate to have Dr. Liz Aram, C.Psych., on our team. As a registered clinical psychologist, she provides these full assessments in accordance with provincial guidelines.

All standardized tests, including the WAIS, Conners-3, ADOS-2, Vineland-II, and others, are administered in person by Hope Valletta, M.A., RP, a neuropsychology-trained psychometrist, at our Queen Street West office. Please note that nurse practitioners are not involved in the psychoeducational testing process.

We provide standard, professionally recognized psychoeducational reports, consistent with those offered by psychological clinics across Ontario—with the difference that our reports are neurodiversity-affirming while remaining scientifically rigorous and clinically valid.

Basic Assessment (NPs + Psychometry))

• Designed for adults who were missed in childhood and now suspect they may be autistic or have ADHD.

• Focuses exclusively on neurodevelopmental diagnosis (Autism and/or ADHD) in adults, not on academic performance or IQ.

• Includes a comprehensive clinical history collected through detailed intake forms and screening tools.

• Reviews medical conditions that can mimic or exacerbate mental health issues, such as thyroid or iron levels.

• Involves a full hour-long MIGDAS-2 assessment (the Monteiro Interview Guidelines for Diagnosing Autism Spectrum) focused on strengths-based, qualitative autism diagnosis.

• ADHD assessment includes a full developmental history and review of school reports and/or childhood observers if available.

• The entire process involves around 10 hours of professional work across psychometrists and nurse practitioners.

• Diagnosis is compatible with medical records, allowing access to:

  • Workplace and school accommodations

  • ODSP and the Disability Tax Credit

  • Insurance coverage and health supports

• Cost is betwen $900 and $1690

• No unnecessary testing—we don’t include IQ or learning disability testing. But will refer to a psychologist for those.

Full Psychoeducational Assessments

• Typically includes:

  • Wechsler Intelligence Scales (WAIS/WISC) for cognitive/IQ testing

  • Academic testing (e.g. WIAT) to assess for learning disabilities

  • Broad psychological profiling across multiple domains

• More adults starting a post-secondary education or need screening for cognitive or learning challenges (“disabilities”) .

• Often needed by adults who:

  • Are starting their education.

  • Are seeking to assess for learning disabilities

  • Have insurances that would only cover services by a Psychologist (Dr.PsyC)

• Costs usually range from $2,500 to $4,000 and involve a minimum of 6 hours of in-person testing either over 2 full days or multiple appointments. Note that our assessments DO include ADOS-2 or Vineland II testing when indicated (check with other cilnics)

• Very short waiting times.

• We specialize in Neurodiversity and have lived experience (we know how to interpret results with a neurodiversity affirming lens)

• Hope, our neuropsychology-trained psychometrist is a licensed clinical psychologist in Spain, Italy and Uruguay.

• Dr. Liz Aram is a Clinical Psychologist with more than 10-years experience in the field.

1. Book a free information session with Tarver one of our co-founders who will explain in detail our services, and help you choose.

2. Secure Platform Setup: Following intake, you’ll create an account on our HIPAA-compliant platform, [Emerge], where we’ll guide you through the process and necessary paperwork.

3. Clinical Assessment and Psychometry: Our clinicians will conduct interviews and psychometric tests designed to meet your needs. You will complete these remotely through our psychometry provider, Novopsych.

4. Diagnostic Appointments: This is where the two processes diverge. Basic ADHD/Autism assessments are fully online. For Psychoeducational assessments you will have to participate in approximately 7 hours of in-person testing over two or more days.

5. Final Report and Recommendations: We’ll provide you with a 25-60 page comprehensive report, a diagnostic letter, recommendations, and a neurodivergent profile.

   If you choose the Standard Assessment, the therapeutic recommendations can be used use for access to medication and other treatments.

Total Duration: approximately  3-4 weeks from the intake to the final diagnostic appointment.

1. Standard ADHD & Autism Assessment: $1,680.00 (estimated, all-inclusive)

   Autism Only Assessment: $1,540.00 (estimated, all-inclusive)

   ADHD Comprehensive Assessment: $900 (estimated, all-inclusive). Note: our services include the psychometry and 3 or 4 Nurse Practitioner appointments. Compare with other services for an Official Diagnosis for Ontario!

   Our fees cover practitioners’ hourly rates and clinic costs. We do not retain any percentage

2. Psychoeducational Assessments: Extensive cognitive and neuropsychological testing plus ADOS-2 or Vineland testing for Autism, Conner CP3 and psychometry for ADHD, and all the state-of-the-art screenings.

   In person over several sessions (typically 7 hours plus self-report forms)

   Costs start at $2500 and depending on your needs may go up to $4,000 if more testing is needed.

   Official Diagnosis by a Clinical Psychologist
   

While we cannot guarantee that the full fee of our Standard Assessment services will be covered by extended insurance plans, the assessment portion of our services is conducted by Hope who is a Registered Psychotherapist (RP) and most plans do cover their services.

Psychoeducational Reports and Diagnosis by a Clinical Psychologist are typically covered by extended insurance policies.