Psychoeducational Assessments for Teens and Young Adults in Oshawa and the GTA
Your Teen May Be Capable of More Than Their Current Performance Suggests.
For parents of teens (16+) struggling despite strong potential
If any of this feels familiar, you’re not alone:
Your teen may have strong abilities, but their grades don’t always show it
They avoid or shut down when things feel demanding
They start tasks but often don’t finish them
Teachers say “they have potential”, but there’s still a gap.
You’re worried about university readiness
You’re wondering whether there’s something else going on
What may look like avoidance or inconsistency is often part of a pattern that’s not about effort.
Common underlying factors may include:
These challenges are often missed in standard academic settings, but they can matter a lot once your teen reaches university‑level demands.
Executive functioning challenges
Attention and focus regulation
Processing speed or efficiency
Anxiety‑related avoidance
Without clarity, these patterns can become harder to manage over time.
What happens if this goes unaddressed?
Underperformance despite strong ability
Gradual loss of confidence
Ongoing anxiety, avoidance, or burnout
A more difficult transition into university or independent living
Missed opportunities to explore academic accommodations
The longer these patterns continue, the more complex they can become.
Early clarity can help prevent these concerns from becoming more entrenched and reduce the emotional and practical “cost” of uncertainty over time.
A Strategic Evaluation for University Readiness
This is more than testing, it’s a clear roadmap for next steps.
Comprehensive intake with a clinician
In‑depth cognitive and executive functioning assessment
A deeper look at the factors that may be affecting performance
Clear diagnostic insight, when appropriate
A structured plan for school, home, and future success
Documentation that can support academic accommodation requests
You leave with answers, and a direction.
What the assessment includes:
Meet Dr. Nicole Murray
Specialist in Rehabilitation and Neuropsychology
With over 20 years of clinical experience, Dr. Murray works with teens and young adults whose abilities are not consistently reflected in their academic performance.
Her work focuses on complex presentations where executive functioning, attention, emotional regulation, and cognitive processing overlap and may be misunderstood or overlooked.
Dr. Murray serves as Adjunct Faculty at Mount Sinai in New York and is regularly invited to provide advanced training on differential diagnosis and cognitive assessment.
Most recently, she led a workshop at Trent University (June 2026) on distinguishing anxiety‑related patterns from ADHD‑related concerns in high‑performing students.
Neuropsychologist Specializing in Adolescent and Young Adult Cognitive Function
What to Expect
We’ll learn more about your concerns and discuss whether this type of assessment is a good fit.
Consultation Call
A structured, in‑depth evaluation, conducted over multiple components.
Assessment Process
Feedback & Plan
A clear explanation of findings, along with practical recommendations and next steps.
Private, Comprehensive Assessment
This is a privately delivered, in-depth neuropsychological evaluation. Families often pursue this type of assessment when they want a clearer understanding of their teen’s strengths and challenges.
Services are not covered under OHIP.
Many extended health benefit plans provide partial reimbursement, depending on your policy.
Cost per assessment: $5,250
If you’re noticing the gap between your teen’s ability and performance, getting clarity sooner can help
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.