Clear answers, careful methodology, and documentation you can use. We provide comprehensive assessments for adults and children, with a structured process and a written report.
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Registered clinicians
Psychologists, psychometrists, and clinicians.
Comprehensive written report
Findings, rationale, and practical recommendations.
Adults and children
Age-appropriate approach and interpretation.
Clear next steps
Practical guidance, not generic handouts.
Overview
An assessment is a structured clinical process that evaluates symptoms, functional impact, developmental history, and alternative explanations. It is not an online quiz and it is not a brief screening appointment.
People often arrive with long-standing concerns: persistent inattention, disorganization, procrastination, emotional dysregulation, or inconsistent performance at school or work. An ADHD assessment clarifies whether ADHD is the best explanation—and what should happen next.
For many clients, the practical goal is documentation: a written report supporting accommodations or planning (school, workplace, exams, or other settings). For others, it is clinical clarity and a plan to address the specific difficulties that are present.
Same-day reply · Virtual across Ontario, in-person in the GTA · No physician referral required.
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These pages are intentionally narrower and designed for specific needs. They are also the best destinations for paid search traffic.
For children and teens, including school-facing recommendations and accommodation support.
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For Toronto-based families and adults looking for a local option (virtual and/or in-person).
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For women with inattentive symptoms, masking, late identification, and complex presentations.
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For people searching specifically for testing, diagnosis, documentation, and what ‘assessment’ includes.
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For adults who need clear documentation to support an accommodation conversation with HR or accessibility services.
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Process
Exact steps can vary by age and presentation, but the process below reflects the core structure.
Deliverables
We focus on usefulness: clarity, documentation, and practical recommendations.
FAQ
These are high-frequency questions from adults, parents, and referring professionals.
Online tests are typically screening tools. A clinical assessment integrates structured history, symptom patterns, functional impact, and clinically appropriate measures, then produces a documented interpretation and recommendations.
Yes. The approach differs by age and context. Children’s assessments often include school functioning and developmental factors; adults’ assessments focus on life history, executive functioning, and day-to-day impact.
We serve clients in Ontario. Depending on your situation, some components may be completed virtually and/or in person.
That outcome is still valuable. The goal is a defensible clinical answer and a practical plan. If another explanation better fits, recommendations focus on addressing the identified issues.
The simplest next step is to submit a consultation request. We will confirm fit, explain logistics, and outline the process before you commit. No physician referral is required — see our guide on getting ADHD testing in Ontario without a referral.
Your assessment team
Every assessment is conducted or supervised by Dr. Cheryl Ackerman, a Registered Psychologist with the College of Psychologists of Ontario.
Clinical Psychologist · Ph.D.
Clinical psychologist specializing in psychological, psychoeducational, and ADHD assessments for children and adults. Previously the psychologist for intensive programs at the Griffin Centre, working with adolescents with dual diagnoses. Ph.D. in Psychology from York University.
Psychometrist
Conducts psychoeducational and psychological assessments for children, adolescents, and adults under the supervision of Dr. Cheryl Ackerman. Client-centred, strengths-based, and neuroaffirming approach focused on practical recommendations for school, work, and daily functioning. Honours Psychology (York), Master of Social Work (Windsor).
Psychometrist
Conducts psychoeducational, psychological, and ADHD assessments under the supervision of Dr. Cheryl Ackerman, with a focus on creating a warm and accurate assessment experience. Graduate training in Counselling and Clinical Psychology at the University of Toronto (OISE), Honours Psychology (Waterloo).
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