Services Offered by PS Success - Psychoeducational Services .

• Assessment
• Counselling
• Training

Assessment

ADD/ADHD Computerized Testing

Summary: An objective and comprehensive multi-media (auditory and visual) computerized Continuous Performance Test designed to accurately and objectively assess attention, impulsivity, and hyperactivity ($50 - $75).

Computerized Audio-Visual Continuous Performance Testing

Designed to objectively assess impulsivity, inattention and hyperactivity. Provides essential information concerning AD/HD (Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder) and learning styles, can assist in the monitoring of treatment effectiveness (i.e. pre-/post-medication and dosage, behavioural and educational interventions) - tracking progress over time, and is consistent with recognized DSM diagnostic criteria. It can help to identify AD/HD “Inattentive-Type” (often undiagnosed) as well as the “Hyperactive-Impulsive” or “Combined-Type” to ensure proper treatment. Continuous Performance Testing can also be used to distinguish attentional difficulties from behavioural or learning problems, thereby avoiding mislabelling and self-esteem concerns, enabling the client to access appropriate support services and achieve greater success.

IVA Computerized Continuous Performance Testing is “...a new
accurate cognitive test which can provide important objective data
for inclusion in the assessment of ADHD.”

Psychoeducational Assessment

• Cognitive/IQ
• Learning/Memory/Information Processing
• Academic/Achievement
• Gifted
• Attention
• Behaviour
• Social-Emotional
• Vocational/Career Testing

A variety of comprehensive, cost-effective and confidential evaluation procedures are used to help us understand our client’s needs. ($300 - $600 @ $100/hour) This typically includes:

Review of all relevant background information (family/medical history, report cards and prior testing)

Clinical Interview with client, parent(s) and significant others - including the completion of established checklists and on-site observations as needed

Consultations with teachers, physicians and other professionals (prior to and following the evaluation)

Psychoeducational Testing of attention, cognitive/IQ and academic skills with an evaluation of social-emotional/behavioural functioning

Personal Feedback Session highlighting all strengths and needs and focusing on effective strategies and goals with supplementary literature to immediately assist with treatment

Comprehensive Written Report with scores and detailed recommendations for home, school and/or work

Individual and Family Counselling

to assist with:

• Anxiety/Stress
• Depression
• Anger
• Behaviour
• Parenting
• Relationships
• Career Issues

Counselling is provided to individuals and families experiencing personal or familial difficulties. Through a research-based approach, the primary focus is on improving the quality of an individual’s or family’s functioning and life satisfaction. This service may involve enhancing established coping skills or learning new ones, facilitating assertiveness, improved communications and improved interpersonal relationships. Some areas of specialty include: AD/HD, anger, anxiety, mood disorders, panic, assertiveness, stress management, and crisis intervention. ($100/hour).

Training

Cognitive Skills Training

Employs the latest in computerized cognitive development software to develop a wide range of skills.

Computerized Cognitive Skills Training

This customized training and evaluation program, which is both exciting and entertaining, includes over 350 cognitive skills exercises designed to facilitate academic/vocational progress and success. Specific exercises can gradually be advanced from a very basic stage for children to levels that are challenging and motivating for a teenager or adult and are also helpful for individuals with AD/HD, processing and learning disorders. These programs can help build attention, concentration, memory, hand-eye coordination, reading, math concepts, organization, processing speed, self-control and problem-solving/reasoning skills.

Workshop Presentations/In-service

On Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (AD/HD), Behaviour Modification Strategies, Learning Disorders, Social Skills, Organization & Planning, and other varied topics.

Consultation

With parents, physicians and school personnel to confidentially solicit pertinent information and assist with possible programming (IEP’s), placement decisions (IPRC’s), and personal development issues.