A diagnostic assessment is a detailed evaluation aimed at:

• Determining whether a diagnosis (such as a developmental or neurological condition) is present,
• Clarifying the child’s unique strengths and challenges, and
• Identifying what supports, interventions or services are needed.

A screening asks, “Is there enough concern to look deeper?”.

A diagnostic assessment asks: “Is there a diagnosis, how significant is it, and what supports are needed?”

If there are ongoing concerns with speech and language, social skills, behaviour, learning new skills, or motor skills, a diagnostic assessment helps:

• Confirm or rule out a diagnosis (like autism)
• Clarify the child’s developmental, cognitive, communicative, and social skills,
• Identify their level of support or need, and,
• Guide therapy and service planning, educational programming, referrals, and eligibility for supports and funding.

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Book a diagnostic assessment to help you understand your child’s development and how to help them.