Support for Personal Growth, Learning, and Wellbeing
We are a general practice of Psychologists & Psychotherapists serving central Vancouver Island & B.C.
201-1801 Bowen Road, Nanaimo BC
About Becker Burrows & Associates
Focus on First Responders & RCMP
Psychoeducational and Autism Assessment
Focus on First Responders & RCMP
Several of our clinicians are privileged to work with First Responders, RCMP and Military Veterans on challenges related to occupational stress, prevention and treatment of PTSD, and psychological assessments.
Personalized Treatment Plans
Psychoeducational and Autism Assessment
Focus on First Responders & RCMP
At Becker Burrows & Associates, we believe that every client is unique and deserves a personalized treatment plan. Our therapists work closely with each client to develop a plan that suits their individual needs, goals, and preferences. We use evidence-based practices and regularly review progress to ensure our clients are getting the most effective treatment possible.
Psychoeducational and Autism Assessment
Psychoeducational and Autism Assessment
Psychoeducational and Autism Assessment
We provide psychoeducational and autism assessments for children, adolescents, and adults who are seeking to better understand the ways they learn, and to identify and address barriers to academic and occupational success.
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Welcome to Becker Burrows & Associates Psychology
We provide compassionate and evidence-based therapy services to support our clients in addressing the issues that they may feel "stuck" in. Our clinicians focus on a range of concerns, including trauma, anxiety, OCD, mood-related problems, couples and children's therapy.
Psychoeducational Assessment
The assessment process is designed to answer the questions you have about your child's learning and development, so each process may not look exactly the same. However, the following steps are typically involved:
Step 1: Book Clinical Interview & Complete Developmental Questionnaire
Once you have decided to move forward with the assessment process, you will book the initial clinical interview, at which time we request a deposit of $1,500. Your child will attend this, as well as any immediate caregivers (e.g. parents). Typically this lasts between 30 and 90 minutes, and is an opportunity for the psychologist to gather more background information and get a sense of your child and the questions you would like answered by the assessment.
Step 2: Administering Assessment Batteries & Questionnaires
Depending on the referral question, your psychologist will likely administer several assessment batteries, or "tests". These typically involve a cognitive and academic battery, which would be administered on separate days, ideally in the morning. Testing can take between 40 minutes to up to 3 hours depending on your child, their attention and energy level, etc. You will likely also receive questionnaires for yourself, possibly your child, and their teacher regarding how they are functioning socially, emotionally, and behaviourally. Additional information will also be gathered as needed and as available, including report cards, previous reports, IEPs, etc. The psychologist may also consult with your child's teachers or other professionals involved in their care and learning.
Step 3: Initial Debrief
Once the psychologist has scored the assessments that were administered and reviewed the information provided, they will schedule a debrief meeting (in person, online, or over the phone) to discuss their initial findings and clinical impressions. You will also have the opportunity to provide any updates. At this stage, it may be determined that more information needs to be gathered, or that enough information is available to proceed with the final draft of the report.
Step 4: Invoicing and Report Released
You will be provided with an invoice detailing how many hours were spent on the report and for which activities (meetings, report writing, assessment administration, document review, etc). Once the final invoice is paid, the signed report will be released to you.
Pricing
Assessments are billed at an hourly rate of $240 per hour and are GST exempt. If you have third-party benefits for assessments, you can provide your receipt for reimbursement, however we are unable to direct bill.