Psychological Assessments in Calgary
Maybe it’s your child, who’s always learned differently — or you, as an adult, who’s spent years wondering why focus, connection, or everyday life feels harder than it should. A psychological assessment replaces the guessing with real, evidence-based answers. At Solasta, our registered psychologists provide comprehensive autism, ADHD, and psychoeducational assessments for adults and children in Calgary, using gold-standard diagnostic tools to explain what’s going on and what to do next.
Assessments for Adults and Children
Our leading psychological assessments give you a clear, evidence-based picture of how your brain works — whether that’s ADHD, autism, or a learning difference — often after years of wondering. Our registered psychologists conduct thorough, individualized assessments for both adults and children, with practical recommendations you can actually use at school, at work, and at home. Assessments are available in person in Calgary or securely online across Alberta.
Adult Autism Assessments
Many people reach adulthood before realising the way they experience the world has a name. An autism assessment in Calgary can bring the self-understanding and validation that so many of our clients describe as life-changing.
Adult ADHD Assessments
If you’ve spent years wondering why focus, follow-through, or managing everyday demands feels harder than it should — an ADHD assessment can finally give you answers. Understanding how your brain works changes everything.
Educational Assessments
Discover your child’s unique learning profile with our psychoeducational assessments. We identify giftedness and challenges like ADHD and learning disorders, providing practical strategies to support success at school and home.
Child Autism Assessments
An autism diagnosis is not and does not need to be a label; it should be a supportive pathway to empowering your child and helping them thrive and be happy by tailoring support to their unique strengths and challenges.
What is a Psychological Assessment?
A psychological assessment is a structured, multi-session process conducted by a registered psychologist. It goes well beyond a quick questionnaire — it combines clinical interviews, standardised assessment tools, behavioural observation, and collateral information to build a comprehensive picture of how a person thinks, learns, processes information, and experiences the world.
The result is a detailed written report that documents findings, explains what they mean for the individual specifically, and provides recommendations for support, accommodations, and next steps.
Assessments are used to:
- Understand why someone is struggling in ways that aren’t explained by effort or intelligence
- Obtain a formal diagnosis that opens doors to practical support — workplace accommodations, school supports, the Disability Tax Credit, and funding programs
- Answer questions that have gone unanswered for years, often providing significant relief and self-understanding
- Guide treatment planning for therapy and other interventions
Gold-Standard, Evidence-Based Methods
Every assessment at Solasta is built on standardized, peer-reviewed instruments — not a single conversation or checklist. Here’s a look at the tools our psychologists draw on, matched to what each assessment needs.
Autism Assessments: We use the ADOS-2 (Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule), the gold-standard direct observation measure for autism, alongside the MIGDAS-2, a naturalistic, strengths-based interview particularly well-suited to adults, women, and anyone who has learned to mask their traits. Where a developmental history is available, we also draw on the ADI-R (Autism Diagnostic Interview). Cognitive functioning is assessed using the WAIS (Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale) for adults or the WISC for children, with adaptive functioning measured through the Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scales or ABAS-3.
ADHD Assessments: We use the CAARS-2 and Brown Executive Function/Attention Scales — including the adult-specific version — to capture the executive functioning difficulties that a symptom checklist alone misses, often paired with continuous performance testing and standardized rating scales to build a complete picture of attention, impulsivity, and focus across settings.
Psychoeducational Assessments: We use the WISC (Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children) to assess cognitive ability, the WIAT (Wechsler Individual Achievement Test) to measure academic skills against that potential, the BASC (Behavior Assessment System for Children) to evaluate emotional and behavioural functioning, and the Vineland and ABAS scales to assess adaptive, real-world functioning — together identifying learning disabilities, giftedness, and the gap between ability and achievement.
Why Get a Private Assessment?
In Alberta, wait times for publicly funded psychological assessments can range from one to three years or more — and in many cases, adult assessments are not available through the public system at all.
A private assessment at Solasta means answers within weeks rather than years. For many clients, the practical benefits — access to the Disability Tax Credit, workplace accommodations, or appropriate educational support — recoup a significant portion of the assessment cost in the first year alone.
We offer a free consultation call to help you understand whether an assessment is the right next step, what it involves, and what it costs — before you commit to anything.
Our Calgary Assessments Psychologists
What to Expect From a Solasta Assessment
All Solasta assessments follow a consistent, thorough process — from your first consultation through to your written report and feedback session. Here’s what to expect at each stage:
Free consultation – A no-obligation conversation to understand your situation, confirm the right assessment type, explain the process, and answer questions about cost and timeline.
Feedback session — we meet with you to walk through findings in plain language, explain what the results mean for you or your child specifically, and discuss next steps. You receive a comprehensive written report of 15 to 25 pages.
Assessment sessions — typically two to three appointments of approximately two to three hours each, conducted in our NW Calgary office. Sessions involve clinical interviews, standardised testing, and — for child assessments — parent interviews and behavioural observation.
Post-assessment support — your report includes specific recommendations and supports following an assessment.
Report writing and scoring — typically completed within two to four weeks of your final session.
Ongoing support — a diagnosis from Solasta doesn’t end the conversation. Our clinicians offer therapy specifically tailored to the needs identified in your assessment, and your report includes recommendations for external supports and community resources.
Assessment Fees
Psychological assessments represent a significant investment of clinical time — each assessment involves multiple sessions, several hours of scoring and interpretation, and a detailed written report. Fees reflect this.
For full pricing details, visit our fees page. The Disability Tax Credit is available for many diagnosed conditions and can significantly offset the cost of an assessment — we’re happy to explain this on your free consultation call.
Extended health benefits do not typically cover psychological assessments, but some employers offer coverage through workplace accommodation budgets. Contact your HR department or benefits provider to confirm.
CAP
All of our psychologists are registered with the College of Alberta Psychologists.
PAA
Many of our psychologists are members of the Psychologists’ Association of Alberta.
CCPA
Many of our psychologists are members of the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association.
Our Calgary Office Space
Our thoughtfully designed counselling spaces are crafted to create a warm, welcoming environment where you can feel completely at ease.
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FAQs
Do I need a referral to get a psychological assessment at Solasta?
No. You can book directly without a referral from your doctor. A free consultation call is a good starting point — our team will help confirm which assessment is right for you and what to expect before you commit to anything.
How long does a psychological assessment take?
Most assessments involve two to three sessions of approximately two to three hours each, spread over a couple of weeks. Report writing and scoring typically takes two to three weeks after your final session. From initial consultation to receiving your written report, most clients allow four to six weeks in total.
What is included in a psychological assessment report?
A Solasta assessment report is typically 15 to 25 pages and includes a summary of your background and history, results from all assessment tools used, interpretation of findings, a formal diagnosis where applicable, and a comprehensive recommendations section covering supports, accommodations, and next steps.
What types of psychological assessments do you offer?
Solasta offers four assessment services: adult autism assessments, adult ADHD assessments, child autism assessments, and child psychoeducational assessments. All use gold-standard diagnostic tools and produce detailed written reports.
How much does a psychological assessment cost in Calgary?
Assessment fees vary by type and reflect the clinical time involved — multiple sessions, several hours of scoring and interpretation, and a detailed written report. Visit our fees page for full pricing details, or ask on your free consultation call. The Disability Tax Credit can offset a significant portion of the cost for many clients.
Are psychological assessments covered by insurance?
Psychological assessments are not covered by Alberta Health Care, but most extended health benefit plans do cover assessments conducted by registered psychologists. Coverage varies by plan — check with your provider to confirm your specific benefits. The Disability Tax Credit is also available for many diagnosed conditions and can significantly offset the cost. We’re happy to discuss both options on your free consultation call.