Psychometry

Children with medical, physical and developmental delay often have unique learning issues that can affect their schooling experiences and therapy.

The QCTC Psychometrist provides comprehensive assessments of QCTC Clients from 2 to 18 to identify individual strengths and challenges and to develop learning stragegies to assist them in being successful.

The QCTC Psychometrist also offers the following services/assistance:

♦     Screens new clients from 2 to 5 years old with developmental issues
♦     Interprets psychological reports for parents and therapists
♦     Observes clients in natural environments such as home, daycare and school
♦     Meets with parents to discuss learning strategies and needs
♦     Discusses approaches to management of specific learning, developmental and behaviour disabilities in 
       children
♦     Acts as a liaison with the consulting Psychologist
♦     Makes referrals to other agencies
♦     Promotoes and assists with School Advocacy
♦     Community Consultation and Liaison

Referrals are only accepted within the centre.  A QCTC therapist can initiate an inter-department referral. 

The center's Psychometrist has a Masters Degree in Child Development.  Consultation is available to the Psychometrist from a clinical psychologist.