Helping You Better Understand Your Child
At Two Can Talk, we are proud to offer comprehensive psychological and developmental assessments through our collaboration with Dianna Scimeca, M.A., C.Psych. Assoc., BCBA, R.B.A. (ONT.), an experienced Psychological Associate with over 20 years of expertise supporting children, adolescents, families, and schools.
Our assessments are designed to provide families with answers, clarity, and practical recommendations. Whether you have concerns about your child’s development, learning, attention, behaviour, or emotional well-being, our team works collaboratively to develop a thorough understanding of your child’s unique strengths and needs.
Using standardized assessment tools, clinical observations, interviews, and questionnaires completed by parents, teachers, and, when appropriate, your child, we create a comprehensive picture that guides diagnosis, intervention, and future planning.
Rather than simply identifying challenges, our goal is to help families understand how their child learns, communicates, and experiences the world, while providing meaningful recommendations that support success at home, at school, and in everyday life.
Which Assessment Is Right for My Child?
We understand that choosing the right assessment can feel overwhelming. Many families aren’t sure whether their child needs an Autism assessment, ADHD assessment, psychoeducational assessment, or another type of evaluation, and that’s completely okay.
Our team is happy to guide you through the process.
After learning about the concerns that brought you to us, we’ll recommend the assessment that best answers your family’s questions and provides the information you need.
Developmental / Autism (ASD) Assessment
A comprehensive assessment for children with concerns related to social communication, language development, play skills, behaviour, sensory processing, or Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Our Developmental / Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) assessments are completed collaboratively by:
- Erin Goldvasser, Clinical Director & Speech-Language Pathologist
- Eve Mamalider, Clinical Director & Speech-Language Pathologist
- Dianna Scimeca, Registered Psychological Associate
Erin and Eve are trained in the administration of the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule – Second Edition (ADOS-2) and complete the communication, language, social interaction, play, and developmental components of the assessment.
Their knowledge in speech-language pathology provides valuable insight into areas that are central to autism evaluations, including:
- Speech and language development
- Social communication
- Pragmatic language skills
- Play skills
- Functional communication
Dianna oversees the psychological component of the assessment, integrates all clinical information, determines whether diagnostic criteria are met, and prepares the final psychological report and diagnosis (when appropriate).
By combining expertise across psychology and speech-language pathology, we are able to provide families with a comprehensive understanding of their child’s developmental profile and individualized recommendations that can immediately guide intervention.
Common reasons families seek this assessment:
- Delayed speech or language
- Difficulty interacting with peers
- Limited eye contact or social engagement
- Repetitive behaviours or restricted interests
- Sensory sensitivities
- Concerns about Autism Spectrum Disorder
ADHD Assessment
Designed to evaluate attention, impulsivity, hyperactivity, and executive functioning skills to determine whether ADHD may be impacting learning, behaviour, or daily life. This assessment can help answer questions such as:
- Why does my child have difficulty focusing?
- Why are they so forgetful or disorganized?
- Why do they struggle to complete tasks?
Psychoeducational (Learning) Assessment
This assessment helps determine how your child learns and identifies learning disabilities or other factors affecting academic success.
Families often seek these assessments when a child is:
- Falling behind at school
- Struggling with reading, writing, or math
- Having difficulty despite working hard
- Requiring school accommodations or an Individual Education Plan (IEP)
Gifted Assessment
Evaluates cognitive abilities to determine eligibility for gifted programs or enriched educational opportunities.
Social-Emotional & Mental Health Assessments
These assessments help identify concerns related to anxiety, depression, emotional regulation, self-esteem, behavioural challenges, and social functioning.
Intellectual Disability Assessment
This evaluation examines cognitive functioning and adaptive daily living skills to determine whether a child meets the criteria for an intellectual disability and to guide appropriate educational and community supports.
Post-Secondary Accommodation Assessment
Comprehensive psychoeducational assessment for high school, college, and university students requiring documentation for accessibility services, academic accommodations, or assistive technology funding.
Our Assessment Process
Every assessment is individualized, but most follow a similar process:
Not Sure Which Assessment You Need?
You don’t need to figure it out on your own. Whether your concerns involve your child’s communication, learning, attention, behaviour, social development, or emotional well-being, our team is here to help. Contact Two Can Talk to discuss your concerns, and we’ll help determine which assessment is the best fit for your child and your family’s goals.
