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Psychoeducational & Learning Disability Assessment
Registered Psychologists  ·  Strengths-Based  ·  School & IEP Focused  ·  PHIPA-Compliant

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.

📋 Intake call🧪 Testing sessions📄 Report preparation💬 Feedback session⏱️ Typically 3–6 weeks total

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.

Ages 6 to AdultDyslexia & LD AssessmentIEP & Accommodation ReportsNo Referral NeededRegistered Psychologists

No referral needed. No obligation. Call-back option available.

🕐 Opening late spring / summer 2026 — not yet accepting patients

What families tell us they’ve been seeing…
Families and individuals describe it this way
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Young Children“They’re clearly bright — but learning to read is taking so much longer than it should”
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School Age & Tweens“They spend 3 hours on homework that their classmates finish in 30 minutes”
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Teenagers“They’ve started hiding how hard things are — which might be worse than struggling openly”
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Adults“I’ve always had to work harder than everyone else and I never understood why until now”
Regulated by the College of Psychologists and Behaviour Analysts of Ontario (CPBAO)
Registered Psychologists (C.Psych)
Psychologists experienced in learning disability assessment
Reports that may support school accommodation discussions (e.g., IEP planning)
All Ages: Children to Adults
PHIPA-Compliant
Private Pay · Receipts Provided for Reimbursement

Our goal is clarity, not a specific label. Findings are documented in a written report and reviewed with you in a dedicated feedback session.

You’re Not Alone in This
Clinical standards: All assessments follow internationally recognised standards, including the DSM-5-TR diagnostic framework and standardised cognitive and academic testing batteries validated for use with Canadian populations.

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.

Ages 6–9: When Learning to Read Becomes a Daily Battle

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”

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Ages 6–9
“The earlier a learning difference is identified, the better the outcome. Early intervention changes not just academic performance — it protects the child’s relationship with learning itself.”
Ages 8–13: When the Gap Between Ability and Output Becomes Undeniable

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

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Ages 8–13
“At this age, we often see children who are working incredibly hard to hide how much they’re struggling. The assessment doesn’t reveal a new problem — it finally names one that’s been there all along.”
Ages 13–17: Surviving School While the Real Issue Goes Unnamed

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

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Ages 13–17
“For teenagers, an assessment often reframes years of struggle. When the difficulty has a name — and a strategy attached to that name — the whole relationship with school and self-worth can shift.”
Adults: Finally Understanding Why It Was Always Harder

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

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Adults 18+
“A learning disability assessment in adulthood doesn’t change your intelligence — it explains it. Many adults describe the results as the most clarifying document they’ve ever received.”
Our Approach

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

Three Assessment Pathways

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.

Teacher-Inclusive Process

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.

Assessment Pathways

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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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 Call

No referral. No commitment. No paperwork. Just a conversation. Call-back option available.

Want a clinical opinion before you decide?
Pre-Assessment Clinical Consultation

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 Consultation

Fee confirmed at booking  ·  No referral needed  ·  No obligation to proceed

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Payment Plans Available

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.

from ~$78/month
over 36 months, subject to lender approval and terms
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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.

What You Walk Away With

More Than a Report

A Toriven™ assessment gives you the full picture — not just a label — and a clear direction for what comes next.

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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.

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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.

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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 Call

No referral needed. No commitment. Call-back option available.

If you or someone you care for is in immediate distress: Contact the 9-8-8 Suicide Crisis Helpline (call or text 9-8-8) or go to your nearest Emergency Department. This assessment service is not a crisis service.
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