Child & Youth Social-Emotional Assessment

A social-emotional assessment addresses areas of social, emotional, or behavioural functioning in children and youth. It includes an interview with the primary caregiver(s), a formal and informal evaluation of the child or youth’s emotional well-being and social development, and contact with other informants (such as a social worker, daycare worker, teacher, or extended family member).

The written report includes a diagnosis (if appropriate), but more importantly it pinpoints areas to address in therapy and skills the child could develop, along with recommendations for parents and teachers.

What the assessment includes

We often conduct social-emotional assessments alongside psychoeducational assessments, which allows us to rule out learning or cognitive causes for behavioural or emotional difficulties

Understanding any underlying cognitive challenges helps us see how they may contribute to what a child is experiencing

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One-on-one testing

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Standardized scales

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Riview of information

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Interviewing with adults

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Written report

This assessment may be appropriate for children (ages 10 and up) and youth who are experiencing:

Significant anxiety, worry, sadness, or depression

Mood fluctuations, emotional reactivity or significant irritability

Anger issues, aggressive behaviour, or angry outbursts

Difficulty getting along with peers

Symptoms of emotional or behavioural disorders

Difficulty coping with off life experiences

Assessment Fee

Effective June 1, 2026, the fee for a Child/Youth Social-Emotional Assessment is $3,000.

$ 3,000

for all ages.