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Cognitive & Learning Assessments
Assessment that may help explore cognitive functioning, learning-related concerns, and questions about educational support.
Windsor, Ontario & Essex County
Psychological Assessments in Windsor
Thoughtful psychological assessments for children, adolescents, and adults—helping clarify questions, identify strengths, and support informed next steps.
Understanding the full picture
Assessment can bring clarity to important questions
A psychological assessment is a structured process that may help explore cognitive, learning, emotional, behavioural, or attention-related concerns. It can help clarify strengths, challenges, and considerations that may support personal, educational, workplace, or treatment-planning goals.
Dr. Chris Carreira Psychology Services provides psychological assessments for children, adolescents, and adults in Windsor and throughout Essex County. The process is tailored to the reason for referral and the questions that matter most to the individual, family, or referring professional.
An assessment is not a one-size-fits-all experience. The appropriate process depends on the purpose of the referral, available history, and each individual’s circumstances.
Assessment areas
Psychological assessment services
Assessment services are shaped around the purpose of the referral and may involve a range of psychological questions.
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ADHD & Attention-Related Concerns
Assessment may be appropriate when attention, concentration, organisation, or related concerns affect daily life, learning, or work.
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Emotional & Behavioural Concerns
A structured process may help clarify emotional, behavioural, or psychological concerns within the context of a person’s history and current circumstances.
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Psychoeducational Assessments
Psychoeducational assessment may be considered when there are questions about learning, academic functioning, attention, or school-related support needs.
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Vocational & Fitness-for-Duty Assessments
The clinic provides specialised assessment services in selected vocational and fitness-for-duty contexts.
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MVA, WSIB & Veterans Contexts
Selected psychological assessment services are available for motor vehicle accident, workplace injury, and Veterans-related circumstances where appropriate.
The availability and suitability of a specific assessment depends on the referral question and individual circumstances. Contact the clinic to discuss whether an assessment may be appropriate.
What the process may involve
A process shaped around the referral question
The process varies according to the reason an assessment is requested. Before beginning, the clinic considers the questions being explored and the information needed to make the process meaningful.
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Initial discussion
The process may begin with a conversation about the reason for referral, relevant history, current concerns, and assessment goals.
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Information gathering
Depending on the assessment, this may include questionnaires, interviews, relevant records, and standardised assessment activities.
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Review and next steps
Findings and next steps are reviewed in a way that is appropriate to the assessment purpose and the individual’s circumstances.
Who assessments may support
Support for questions at different stages of life
People seek psychological assessment for many reasons. The clinic works with children, adolescents, and adults when there are questions that may benefit from a careful, structured evaluation.
Children & Adolescents
Questions related to learning, attention, behaviour, emotional well-being, or school-related functioning.
Adults
Questions involving cognitive, emotional, vocational, workplace, or life-stage concerns.
Families
A clearer understanding of a child’s or adolescent’s strengths, challenges, and potential support needs.
Referral Professionals
Assessment consultation for selected professional, vocational, workplace, insurance, and rehabilitation contexts.
Our team
Assessment experience at the clinic
Dr. Chris Carreira provides psychological assessments for children, adolescents, and adults. Kristina Jurkovic, Ph.D., RP also brings experience in psychological assessment as part of her clinical work.
Appropriate clinician involvement depends on the purpose and scope of the assessment.
Related support
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Individual support
Individual Therapy
One-to-one support for personal concerns, emotional challenges, and life transitions.
Relationship support
Couples & Family Therapy
Support for relationships, communication, family dynamics, and shared challenges.
Not sure where to begin?
Contact Our Office
Speak with the clinic about the type of support or assessment that may fit your needs.
Frequently asked questions
Psychological assessment questions
General information about psychological assessments at Dr. Chris Carreira Psychology Services.
Who can receive a psychological assessment?
Dr. Chris Carreira Psychology Services provides psychological assessments for children, adolescents, and adults. The appropriate assessment process depends on the questions being explored and the individual’s circumstances.
What concerns can a psychological assessment explore?
Psychological assessments may explore cognitive, learning, emotional, behavioural, or attention-related concerns. The clinic also provides selected specialised assessments in vocational, fitness-for-duty, motor vehicle accident, WSIB, and Veterans-related contexts where appropriate.
Do I need a referral for a psychological assessment?
Referral requirements can vary depending on the type of assessment and the reason it is being requested. Contact the clinic to discuss your situation and determine the appropriate next step.
What happens during a psychological assessment?
The assessment process is tailored to the reason for the referral. It may involve an initial consultation, discussion of relevant history, questionnaires or standardised assessment activities, and a review of findings and next steps where appropriate.
Can an assessment support workplace, insurance, or motor vehicle accident matters?
The clinic provides selected psychological assessments for vocational, fitness-for-duty, WSIB, Veterans, and motor vehicle accident contexts. Contact the clinic to discuss the purpose of the assessment and whether the service is appropriate for your situation.
Take the next step
Talk with our office about a psychological assessment
Contact Dr. Chris Carreira Psychology Services to discuss the reason for your assessment request and whether this service may be appropriate.