Your Teen May Be Capable of More Than Their Current Performance Suggests.
For parents of teens (16+) struggling despite strong potential
Does any of this feel familiar?
Your teen is clearly intelligent — but their grades don’t reflect it
They procrastinate, avoid, or shut down under pressure
They start things but rarely finish them
Teachers say “they have potential”… but nothing changes
You’re worried about university readiness
You’re starting to question whether something deeper is going on
No matter the tutoring and extra help, they are still struggling
A Strategic Evaluation for University Readiness
This is not just testing. It’s a roadmap.
Comprehensive intake with a clinician
In-depth cognitive and executive functioning testing
Identification of underlying mechanisms (not surface symptoms)
Clear diagnostic clarity (if applicable)
A structured plan for school, home, and future success
Documentation required for accommodations
You leave with answers — and a direction.
What looks like laziness is often something else entirely.
In many high-functioning adolescents, struggles are rooted in:
executive functioning breakdowns
attention regulation differences
processing inefficiencies
anxiety-driven avoidance patterns
These are invisible in standard academic settings — but they become critical at the university level.
Without clarity, these patterns don’t resolve — they compound.
What happens if this goes unaddressed?
Underperformance despite high ability
Loss of confidence and identity erosion
Increased anxiety, avoidance, and burnout
Poor transition into university or independence
Missed access to critical academic accommodations
By the time it becomes obvious, the cost is much higher.
Led by a Neuropsychologist Specializing in Adolescent and Young Adult Cognitive Function
Dr. Murray, PsyD
Specialist in Rehabilitation and Neuropsychology
With over 20 years of clinical experience, Dr. Murray works with high-functioning adolescents whose abilities are not reflected in their academic performance.
Her work focuses on complex presentations — where executive functioning, attention, emotional regulation, and cognitive processing intersect in ways that are often misunderstood or overlooked.
Dr. Murray serves as Adjunct Faculty at Mount Sinai in New York and is regularly invited to deliver advanced training on differential diagnosis and cognitive assessment. Most recently, she led a workshop at Trent University (May 2026) on distinguishing anxiety from ADHD in high-performing students.
What to Expect
Consultation Call
We understand your concerns and determine if this is the right fit
Assessment Process
Structured, in-depth evaluation over multiple components
Feedback & Plan
Clear explanation, recommendations, and next steps
Private, Comprehensive Assessment
This is a privately delivered, in-depth neuropsychological evaluation. Families typically seek this level of evaluation when the cost of uncertainty begins to outweigh the cost of clarity.
Services are not covered under OHIP.
Many extended health benefit plans provide partial reimbursement.
Investment:
$5,250
If you’re noticing the gap between your teen’s ability and performance — don’t wait.
Limited monthly assessment capacity. We accept a small number of cases each month to ensure depth and quality.
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That is often how it appears. The purpose of evaluation is to determine whether something deeper is driving that pattern.
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Not necessarily. Many families seek clarity, even without a formal diagnosis.
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Extended benefits may cover some or all of the cost.