A psychology assessment for ADHD may be appropriate if a youth or adult has ongoing difficulties with meeting their potential due to challenges with focus, concentration, planning, organization, time management, impulsive behavior and/or physical restlessness. Some children may require an assessment for ADHD if they struggle to follow instructions in the classroom, work independently and produce work that accurately reflects their true abilities. Adults may benefit from an ADHD assessment if they find they never have enough time to complete their to-do lists, often run late, are forgetful, have difficulty sticking with important tedious/boring tasks, and/or struggle with managing money and strong emotions. ADHD assessments for adults can help improve self-awareness about their attention challenges and may grant them access to accommodations and supports at post-secondary and/or in the workplace, if a formal diagnosis can be made.

A psychology assessment for Autism may be beneficial when an individual struggles to interact with others appropriately, has black and white thinking patterns, sensory sensitivities, and/or strong and unique interests. Some children may benefit from an assessment for Autism if they have difficulty following the agenda of their parents and teachers, making and maintaining friendships, being flexible in their thinking, and managing sensory input. Adults who have these challenges may also benefit from an Autism assessment to gain self-awareness and learn strategies for navigating the social world. For children and adults, a formal diagnosis of Autism may make them eligible for accommodations and supports at school and in the workplace.

Sometimes individuals present with thinking and reasoning abilities that are far beyond those of their typical peers. While giftedness is not a disability, it is a unique learning profile that should be understood and supported with the same thoughtfulness that a learning disability would be supported. Children may benefit from a giftedness assessment by opening the door to options for educational programming that will provide enrichment for their strong intellectual abilities.