Psychoeducational, ADHD & Autism Assessments

We are highly trained and experienced in completing psychological assessments that provide a wholistic view of your individual mental health needs.

Clear Answers. Practical Support.

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When a child is struggling in school, socially, or emotionally, it can be overwhelming to know what to do next. A professional psychological assessment offers clarity—helping you understand your child’s strengths, challenges, and needs.

At Young Minds Psychology, we provide comprehensive, evidence-based assessments in Toronto and North York, supporting children, teens, young adults, and their families.

Our assessments are thorough, thoughtful, and designed to lead directly to actionable support, both at school and at home.

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About our assessment services

Psychoeducational Assessments

Understand Your Child’s Learning Profile and Academic Needs

ADHD Assessments

Clarify Attention, Hyperactivity, and Executive Function Challenges

Autism Assessments

Neurodiversity-Affirming Evaluations for Autism Spectrum Disorder

Psychoeducational Assessments

Evaluation

Our psychoeducational assessments evaluate:

  • Cognitive abilities (IQ, reasoning skills, problem-solving)

  • Academic achievement (reading, writing, math)

  • Executive functioning (attention, memory, planning, organization)

  • Emotional and behavioural functioning

Application

These assessments are often used to:

  • Identify learning disabilities (e.g., math, reading, or writing)

  • Clarify academic strengths and challenges

  • Access school-based supports and accommodations (e.g., IEPs, extra time on exams)

  • Support applications for post-secondary accommodation at college or university

Our psychoeducational assessments in Toronto and North York, offer clear, comprehensive reports with practical recommendations tailored to your child's unique needs.

Wondering if a psychoeducational assessment is right for your child?

ADHD Assessments

Evaluation

Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) can affect academic success, emotional regulation, and daily functioning. Our ADHD assessments include:

  • In-depth clinical interviews with caregivers, clients, and teachers (when applicable)

  • Behavioural questionnaires and rating scales

  • Cognitive and executive functioning tests

  • Rule-out of other potential causes (e.g., anxiety, learning differences)

Application

Our assessments provide a clear understanding of your child's attention profile and concrete steps for support at home and school.

We offer ADHD assessments for children, teens, and adults in Toronto and North York.

Looking for an ADHD assessment near North York?

Autism Assessments

Evaluation

Identifying autism early can make a profound difference in helping children and families thrive. Our autism assessments are:

  • Strengths-based and affirming

  • Sensitive to diverse presentations, including girls, non-binary youth, and highly verbal individuals

  • Aligned with current best practices for developmental and adaptive functioning evaluation

  • Assessments include:

    • Developmental history review

    • Structured diagnostic interviews

    • Observational measures and behavioural questionnaires

    • Adaptive functioning evaluations

Application

Our autism assessments in Toronto and North York are designed to highlight both areas of difficulty and unique areas of strength, helping guide appropriate supports and accommodations.

Wondering if an autism assessment might help your child?

Our Assessment Process

Every family’s situation is unique, but our assessment process typically includes:

  • We meet with parents and/or the individual to understand your concerns and goals.

  • In-person sessions using standardized tools administered by experienced psychologists and/or psychometrists.

  • Depending on the client’s needs, our team will gather input from teachers or other relevant professionals.

  • Clear, accessible reports outlining results, diagnoses (if applicable), and next steps.

  • A meeting with the psychologist to review results, answer questions, and plan for supports.

We ensure that you feel informed, supported, and empowered throughout the entire process.

Why Families Choose Young Minds for Assessments

  • Thorough, evidence-based evaluations

  • Compassionate, trauma-informed approach

  • Clear, actionable recommendations for school, home, and community

  • Expertise in neurodivergence, learning disabilities, ADHD, and autism

  • Located conveniently for families across Toronto and North York

    We take the time to truly understand your child—not just to diagnose, but to help you move forward.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Assessment processes typically involve several hours of direct testing, plus time for review, scoring, and report writing. Feedback sessions are scheduled once results are ready, usually within a few weeks.

  • Yes. Our detailed psychoeducational, ADHD, and autism assessments meet documentation standards for school-based supports (e.g., IEPs, special education services, college/university disability offices).

  • Some insurance plans cover all or part of psychological services provided by registered psychologists. We recommend checking with your provider.

  • We provide assessments for children as young as four years old, adolescents, and adults.

Serving Toronto and North York

We proudly offer assessment services to families across Toronto, including East York, Midtown, Downtown, and North York.

  • Flexible scheduling available

  • Virtual intake sessions offered

  • In-person testing conducted at our welcoming North York office

Find Clarity. Find Support

A professional assessment can be a transformative first step toward understanding and helping your child (or yourself) thrive.