ASSESSMENTS
FOR CHILDREN
“Free the child's potential, and you will transform him into the world.” - Maria Montessori
During their development, children acquire new knowledge and skills learn how to solve problems, figure out their feelings and interact socially with others.
We provide assessment with children to uncover cognitive, behavioral and/or emotional issues and provide appropriate diagnosis.
ASSESSMENTS MAY PROVIDE ANSWERS
Parents want to help their children be happy and reach their full potential. Some children have trouble learning, paying attention to tasks, and listening to the teacher at school. Their grades start to fall and they may refuse to go to school. Other children have difficulty understanding social cues, getting along with their peers and/or following rules made by authority figures. Then there are children who get easily frustrated and angry; they go from 0 to 60 in a matter of minutes and engage in challenging behaviors (e.g., temper tantrums, throwing things, swearing).
AN ASSESSMENT MAY HELP IF YOUR CHILD IS:
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Having trouble learning
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Not paying attention to tasks
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Not listening to teachers or parent
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Grades are starting to fall
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Refusing to go to school
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Having difficulty understanding social cues
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Not getting along with their peers
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Disregarding rules made by authority figures
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Easily frustrated and angry; (they go from 0 to 60 in a matter of minutes)
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Engaging in challenging behaviors (e.g., temper tantrums, throwing things, swearing)
Centre of Neuropsychology and Emotional Wellness provide comprehensive assessment with children to uncover cognitive, behavioral and/or emotional issues and provide appropriate diagnosis necessary (e.g., learning disability, intellectual disability, attention hyperactive disorder, oppositional defiant disorder, anxiety, depression).
AREAS TYPICALLY ASSESSED:
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Various forms of intelligence (e.g., verbal and nonverbal abilities)
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Visual-spatial and visual-motor skills
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Learning and memory
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Attention/concentration
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Expressive and receptive language
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Information processing speed
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Academic skills (e.g., basic reading, reading comprehension, phonological processing, written expression, spelling, math calculations, math reasoning)
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Emotional/behavioral functioning
FAQs
What is a Child Assessment in Markham and why is it important?
A Child Assessment in Markham at CNEW helps understand your child’s learning, behavior, social skills and emotional needs, offering clear insights that guide support at home, school, and in daily life.
What concerns can a child assessment help identify?
A child assessment can uncover learning difficulties, attention challenges, emotional concerns, social difficulties or developmental delays, helping parents better understand what their child is experiencing and how to support them.
What happens during a child assessment process?
The process may include interviews, observations, questionnaires and structured testing, allowing professionals to build a complete picture of your child’s strengths, challenges, and individual needs.
How do assessment results help my child moving forward?
Results provide practical recommendations for school, home, and therapy, helping create a clear plan that supports your child’s growth, confidence, and overall well-being.
When should I consider getting my child assessed?
If your child struggles with learning, behavior, attention, or emotional regulation, an assessment can offer clarity and direction, helping you take the right next steps early.
How can I find children's assessment programs in Ontario that support learning and development?
CNEW offers children assessment programs in Ontario designed to evaluate learning, behaviour, and social‑emotional needs. These assessments work with children's psychotherapy recommendations, insights from adult assessments, memory training connections, and best phealthresource tools to support caregivers and families with effective guidance.
What children's assessment programs in Ontario help identify learning and emotional needs?
CNEW provides assessment programs in Ontario to evaluate learning, behaviour, and social-emotional development. These programs connect with children's psychotherapy, play therapy‑group activities, memory training recommendations, and best phealthresource guidance for holistic support of child development.
Are there school readiness evaluations in Ontario for early childhood support?
Yes, CNEW’s school readiness evaluations in Ontario assess foundational skills for learning success. Coupled with children's assessment understanding, these evaluations share links with memory training plans, play therapy‑group practices, and adult assessments resources to ensure holistic support for families.
Who provides behavioural health assessments in Ontario for children needing emotional support?
CNEW offers behavioural health assessments in Ontario to understand emotional regulation, social skills, and coping behaviours. These assessments connect with children's psychotherapy strategies, play therapy‑group approaches, and best phealthresource guidance to support each child’s overall wellbeing and growth.
Which cognitive development tests in Ontario help identify learning differences?
CNEW’s cognitive development tests in Ontario help identify learning differences and developmental needs. These tests inform children's assessment plans, support connections to memory training resources, integrate play therapy‑group insights, and guide families to adult assessments consultations when appropriate.
ADDITIONAL CHILDREN ASSESSMENTS OFFERED
PSYCHO-EDUCATIONAL ASSESSMENTS
Psycho-educational assessments are generally conducted when a student is not performing up to his/her potential at school. Sometimes there may be a learning disability, developmental disability or attention difficulties that are affecting the student’s ability to manage academic demands. The assessment will identify the student’s learning profile as well as academic strengths and weaknesses.
Results of the psycho-educational assessment are used to provide recommendations (e.g., need for tutoring in a specific area, strategies to help a student learn and study more effectively) and necessary academic accommodations (e.g., withdrawal assistance, need for an educational assistant, extra time to write tests) to optimize the student’s learning.
GIFTED ASSESSMENTS
Gifted assessments are generally conducted when there is a question regarding whether a child is intellectually advanced and not being appropriately stimulated by a regular school curriculum. The assessment includes examination of intellectual functioning and academic skills to help determine whether the child needs to be placed in a specialized gifted program for intellectually advanced student.