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Dr. Soltys is a Registered Psychologist who specializes in psychoeducational assessments
WHAT IS A PSYCHOEDUCATIONAL ASSESSMENT?
If your child/adolescent is struggling academically or behaviourally, their school or a health care professional involved in their care may recommend that they have what is known as a psychoeducational assessment.
A psychoeducational assessment is a comprehensive evaluation of a child’s intelligence, academic abilities and includes an assessment of their social-emotional functioning. It helps parents and teachers to understand how the child/adolescent learns and provides recommendations to support the child/adolescent academically and with their social-emotional well being.
Depending on the presenting questions and areas of concerns, a psycho-educational assessment may include testing in the following areas:
- Intelligence
- Academic skills (e.g. reading, math, writing)
- Attention
- Memory
- Executive Functioning
- Adaptive Functioning
- Social-emotional functioning.
This assessment provides information about your child’s strengths and areas of weakness, in addition to their personal style of learning. This information is described in a report along with recommendations to assist in planning for your child/adolescents learning needs.
Dr Annette Michelle Soltys
Registered Psychologist
Dr. Soltys received a Doctorate in Clinical Child, Adolescent and Family Psychology in 2004. She started her psychology career in Melbourne Australia and worked both in community settings and private practice from 2004-2011.
Dr. Soltys completed a Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Developmental Disabilities with BC Children’s Hospital and Sunny Hill Health Centre for Children in 2013. She has continued there as a staff psychologist since 2014 in the Complex Developmental Conditions Program and Acute Rehabilitation Inpatient Program at Sunny Hill Health Centre for Children.
THE PROCESS OF PSYCHOEDUCATIONAL ASSESSMENT
- Attendance at 2 sessions (ranging from 2-4 hours each session) is required.
- Session 1 includes a 1 hour ‘intake’ with parents, followed by approximately 2 -3 hours of 1:1 direct testing with the student (breaks provided).
- Session 2 includes continued 1:1 direct testing with the student for approximately 2 -3 hours (breaks provided).
- Completion of questionnaires by teachers, parents, and sometimes student (can be completed in the office or at home, teachers will receive forms by email or mail).
- Scoring and report writing (approximately 4 -5 hours)
- 1 hour feedback session with parent(s) and student 12+ years old to discuss the findings of the assessment and receive report.
Please see Fees section to help determine the cost of the psychoeducational assessment.
Available for Saturday Appointments
LOCATION
Dr. Soltys is located at Dr. Roberta Heaven’s psychology practice, Suite 211, 700 Marine Drive in North Vancouver. She serves clients on the north shore, Vancouver, BC, and the Lower Mainland.
ADDRESS:
Suite 211-700 Marine Drive
North Vancouver, BC
PHONE: 604.227.4764
EMAIL: michelle@drmichellesoltys.ca
Fees & Payments
Psychoeducational assessments vary in cost depending on the length of time taken to complete the assessment process.
Fees are paid as follows:
Session 1 – $1000
Session 2 – $1000
Feedback Session:
Depending on the final cost of the assessment (price range is $2000 to $2600) all remaining fees to be paid in full and Final Report will be provided
If you have extended benefits from your employer or business (e.g. Pacific Blue Cross), your insurer may contribute towards the cost of the psycho-educational assessment. Please contact your insurer for further information. Medical Service Plan does not contribute to the cost of psycho-educational assessments.
Fees are paid in full at the end of each assessment session. Payment options include cheque, cash, e-transfer.