Moving from “Struggling”
to “Supported.”
We’ll Show You How.
When a bright child works twice as hard as their peers and still feels like they’re falling behind, it’s not a motivation problem. It’s a mismatch between how their brain processes information and how they’re being asked to demonstrate what they know. We help families understand the difference — and do something about it.
Whether you’re a parent who has watched their child struggle through years of school feeling inadequate, a teenager who has been trying to hide how hard reading or math actually is, or an adult who has always wondered why certain tasks feel impossibly hard — this is where you find out why.
No referral needed. No obligation. Call-back option available.
🕐 Opening late spring / summer 2026 — not yet accepting patients
Our goal is clarity, not a specific label. Findings are documented in a written report and reviewed with you in a dedicated feedback session.
Learning Differences Show Up Differently at Every Age
Dyslexia in a 7-year-old looks very different from a learning disability in a teenager who has spent years developing workarounds. Common experiences at each stage.
The early school years are where learning differences first become visible. Here’s what families and teachers describe in this age group:
Learning to read is taking significantly longer than classmates — and phonics just doesn’t seem to ‘click’
Reversals and letter confusion that persist well beyond the age when they typically resolve
Spelling that doesn’t seem to stick, even after repeated practice and genuine effort
A child who is clearly intelligent and articulate — but whose written work doesn’t reflect that at all
Growing frustration, avoidance of reading tasks, and a beginning sense of “I’m not smart”
As academic demands increase, children with unidentified learning disabilities often develop elaborate workarounds that mask the underlying difficulty. Here’s what this age group looks like:
Spending 2–3 times as long on homework as classmates — for similar or worse results
Reading comprehension that is significantly below what their verbal intelligence would suggest
Written work that doesn’t reflect the depth of what they know when speaking
Math calculation errors that seem random but follow consistent patterns related to working memory
Increasing avoidance, school refusal, or a narrative of “I just don’t care” that masks how much they do
Teenagers with unidentified learning disabilities have often developed sophisticated compensation strategies. By adolescence, the academic gap is real — but so is the emotional toll. Common experiences that bring people here:
They’re working significantly harder than their peers — but their grades don’t show it
Essay writing and extended assignments are disproportionately difficult compared to verbal performance
They’ve internalized a story about themselves as “not academic” that isn’t accurate
Anxiety and avoidance of school tasks that look like laziness or attitude from the outside
They need accommodation documentation for exams, university applications, or workplace accommodations
Many adults with learning disabilities managed through school by compensating, avoiding, or working significantly harder than peers. Here’s what brings adults to an assessment:
You’ve always had to work harder than others to achieve the same result — and you never understood why
Reading-heavy tasks, writing under time pressure, or numerical work create disproportionate difficulty
You need documentation for workplace accommodations, professional licensing, or graduate programs
You suspect a childhood difficulty was missed — and finally want an honest answer
Understanding your profile would change how you approach learning, work, and your own self-assessment
More Than a Diagnosis.
A Roadmap for Learning.
Our assessments are led by Registered Psychologists who specialize in neurodevelopmental and learning profiles. We look at cognitive processing, academic achievement, and the relationship between the two — building a complete picture of how this person learns, not just where they struggle.
Cognitive & Academic Batteries
We use gold-standard cognitive assessments (WISC-V, WAIS-IV) alongside academic achievement measures to identify specific processing differences — in reading, writing, math, and working memory.
Strengths Are Part of the Report
We document what’s working alongside what isn’t. Knowing the cognitive profile — including genuine strengths — is as important as identifying the areas of difficulty.
IEP-Ready, School-Ready Reports
Our reports are structured for direct use by schools, universities, and workplaces. Teachers and support staff receive detailed documentation that may support accommodation discussions and planning.
We Match the Depth to Your Question
Cognitive Program: Understanding memory, attention, and processing speed.
Academic Program: Specific challenges in reading (Dyslexia), writing, or math.
Combined Assessment: The complete roadmap for formal LD designation and IEP support.
We Look at the Full School Picture
We review existing school reports, teacher observations, and previous assessments as part of our process. A learning disability only tells the full story when it’s understood in the context of a real classroom and real curriculum demands.
Our reports are structured to meet documentation requirements commonly requested by Ontario school boards, post-secondary institutions, and workplace accommodation bodies.
Which Question Are You Trying to Answer?
We’ve built three pathways based on what you’re actually trying to understand. If you’re unsure where to start, our free Guidance Call will clarify the right level.
| Column | Learning Screening | Full Psychoeducational | Comprehensive LD Profile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best For | Initial learning profile and direction | Full IEP documentation and learning disability diagnosis | Complex profile including attention, processing, and academic domains |
| Key Tools† | WIAT-4 academic screener, reading fluency, clinical interview | WISC-V/WAIS-IV + WIAT-4 + phonological processing | Full cognitive + academic + processing speed + attention scales |
| Report Length† | 10–14 pages | 18–28 pages | 28–40 pages |
| Investment | $1,800 | $3,200 – $4,200 | $5,500 – $7,500 |
| Payment Plan* | N/A (<$3,000) | from ~$89/month* | from ~$153/month* |
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* Subject to lender approval. Toriven™ may cover certain merchant financing fees on approved plans — your total repayment, interest rate, and any applicable fees are determined by the lender and confirmed at application. Monthly estimates are illustrative only and based on a 36-month plan. Full payment plan terms →
All-inclusive pricing. Every investment covers: clinical intake, all cognitive and academic testing batteries, clinician scoring and interpretation, a written plain-language report with specific accommodation recommendations, and a feedback session. Ranges reflect the complexity of the cognitive and academic profile. Private pay. Not covered by OHIP. Receipts provided for insurer reimbursement.
Insurance & Extended Health
Assessments are private pay and not covered by OHIP. Many extended health benefit plans cover psychological and psychoeducational assessments in full or in part — please confirm coverage with your insurer before booking. Detailed receipts are provided after each session for reimbursement. Clients are responsible for confirming their own coverage.
Not sure where to start?
That’s completely normal — most families and individuals who reach out aren’t sure either. Our free 20-minute Guidance Call is a genuine conversation, not a sales call. We’ll listen, answer your questions honestly, and tell you what we think the right path is — even if that path isn’t with us.
Book Your Free 20-Min Guidance CallNo referral. No commitment. No paperwork. Just a conversation. Call-back option available.
Sometimes the most useful thing before a full assessment is an honest clinical conversation. In a paid session with a registered psychologist, your clinician reviews your history and presenting concerns, explains what pathway — if any — is clinically indicated, and gives you an independent professional opinion on the right next step.
You may find that a less intensive option is right, that a phased approach makes more sense, or that a full assessment is clearly what’s needed. That clarity should come before any financial commitment — including whether a payment plan makes sense for your situation. If you do proceed with a Toriven™ assessment, the consultation fee is credited in full toward your care.
Book a Pre-Assessment ConsultationFee confirmed at booking · No referral needed · No obligation to proceed
Wondering about the cost of a psychoeducational assessment?
We want cost to be the last barrier, not the first. If you’re ready to move forward and would like to explore a payment plan, our intake team can walk you through the options after your clinical consultation. No pressure, no obligation.
Payment plans are provided by independent third-party lenders and are subject to lender approval and individual eligibility. Toriven™ is not a lender and does not participate in lending decisions. Monthly estimates are illustrative only — actual terms confirmed by the lender at application. See our Fees & Financing page for full details.
More Than a Report
A Toriven™ assessment gives you the full picture — not just a label — and a clear direction for what comes next.
An IEP-Ready Report Schools Can Act On
Structured for direct use by school boards, learning support teams, and exam accommodation coordinators. Specific, actionable, and written in language educators recognize.
A Complete Cognitive Profile
Not just where the difficulty is — but why it’s there. Memory, processing speed, phonological awareness, and working memory mapped against academic performance.
Specific Accommodation Recommendations
Exactly which supports would make the most meaningful difference — extended time, oral testing, assistive technology, or specialist support — prioritized clearly.
A Strengths Map Alongside the Challenges
We document what this person does well — verbally, spatially, conceptually — so the report builds confidence alongside clarity, not just identifies deficits.
Clarity Changes Everything.
Every family we work with tells us afterward that they wish they’d done this sooner. A name for the difficulty — and a plan attached to that name — changes the entire relationship with school and learning. Start with a free, unhurried conversation.
Book Your Free 20-Min Guidance CallNo referral needed. No commitment. Call-back option available.