Psychological Assessments

(non-diagnostic) for Children, Adolescents and Adults

1. ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyper-Activity Disorder)

2. Anxiety/Depression

3. OCD (Obsession Compulsion Disorder)

4.  Dissociation/Trauma/PTSD 

Assessments at Turning Point Counselling Centre

Understanding Non-Diagnostic Psychological Assessments

Non-diagnostic psychological assessments are structured, standardized tools—such as questionnaires, rating scales, and self-reports—that help uncover an adult or youth’s emotional, behavioral, and cognitive strengths and challenges. These assessments are not intended to provide formal diagnoses but serve as valuable insights guiding care. They should be shared with your extended health care circle to inform care.  

• They offer a clearer picture of a young person’s experiences—such as levels of anxiety, depressive symptoms, or attention difficulties—helping families, educators, and professionals better understand what may be affecting well-being and functioning.
• These tools complement clinical interviews, observation, and history-gathering to form a holistic view of each individual.
• Critically, these assessments are cost-effective tools that families can share with family practitioners or psychiatrists to support more efficient and targeted clinical diagnosis and treatment planning.

Available Assessments

Assessment support for youth up to the age of 17 and adults of all ages.

1.   ADHD

• ADHD Rating Scale (ADHD-RS,CADDRA) – A parent- or teacher-completed inventory assessing inattention and hyperactivity-impulsivity. Quick to complete and useful for tracking symptoms over time.
• Child & Adolescent Symptom Inventory (WFIRS-P) – A broader checklist completed by caregivers or teachers, covering ADHD plus numerous other emotional and behavioral concerns, with severity and impairment scores that map to diagnostic criteria. Also useful for monitoring symptom progression.

2. Depression

• Revised Child or Adult Anxiety and Depression Scale (RCADS, RCADS Parent) – A reliable self-report scale assessing the severity of depressive symptoms in children and adolescents.
• Depression Anxiety Stress Scale-long form (DASS-42)

3. Anxiety

• GAD-7 – A brief self-report tool measuring generalized anxiety symptom severity over the past two weeks; widely used in clinical and research settings.
• Screen for Child Anxiety Related Emotional Disorders (SCARED) – Differentiates between anxiety and depression and specific anxiety disorders; can be completed by child and caregiver to track symptoms over time.

4.  Obsessional Compulsive Disorder Inventory -Revised  for parents, adults and children. (ChOCI-R-S,ChOCI-R-P,OCI-R-Self Report) 

5.  Dissociative Experiences Scale (DES) Multidimensional Inventory of Dissociation (MID) 

Why These Assessments Matter

• Cost-Effective & Practical – These short, standardized tools are more affordable than a full diagnostic battery, yet still provide structured, meaningful data.
• Supports Clinical Diagnosis – Families may present these assessment results to their family doctor or psychiatrist, aiding them in refining diagnostic clarity and determining next steps.
• Monitors Change – Many of these tools (like CASI, SCARED, GAD-7) are useful for tracking progress over time or in response to interventions.
• Empowers Families – Offering tangible insights into a young person’s needs helps families advocate effectively in educational or healthcare settings.

How It Works at Turning Point

1. Initiating Assessment
   Your concerns will be discussed to determine the most relevant assessment tools for your child or youth up to 17–18 years old or for yourself.
2. Administration
   You or your child or caregiver will complete the selected assessments—often via questionnaire or rating scale.
3. Interpretation & Feedback
   Your results will be reviewed, integrating them with interview and background information to create a clear, supportive understanding of strengths, areas of challenge, and next steps.
4. Next Steps
   You’ll receive a written summary of findings and recommendations that you can share with family practitioners, psychiatrists, educators, or other professionals as needed. (NOTE:  additional cost for a PDF version).

Testimonials / Impact

“The assessment helped us to finally see what our son was struggling with—it was a game-changer when we shared it with his pediatrician.”

Want to explore assessments for yourself or your child or youth?  

Disclaimer:  data for assessments is stored outside of Canada.   The data storage methods are PIPEDA,  and PIPA compliant.  

Call

226-208-1987

Email

inquiry@turningpointcounsellingcentre.ca

Address

Turning Point Counselling Centre
269 Brant Avenue,
Brantford, ON N3T 3J6

Hours

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Sunday 10-1
Monday-Friday 9-5

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Friday 10-3
Saturday 9-4

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