Psychoeducational assessments measure cognitive abilities (e.g., verbal and visual abilities, processing speed, attention, and memory), as well as academic skills (e.g., reading, writing and mathematic skills), and behavioral and social-emotional functioning. These assessments can be particularly helpful if a child has learning challenges, as they provide information about a child’s learning strengths and the areas that need support. Sometimes the assessment leads to a diagnosis, such as a specific learning disorder, attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder, or developmental delay. These assessments may also identify giftedness.

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A variety of techniques and tests will be used to help identify learning strengths and weaknesses. Some of these techniques include; reviewing information about early childhood, medical history, and academic history, as well as using standardized testing to evaluate specific skill levels in domains such as memory, reading, writing, and comprehension.

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Once all the information has been gathered, Allied Therapy's psychologist will prepare a report to compile the findings. A feedback session is arranged and recommendations about the next steps will be discussed to decide how best to handle the results in case accommodations must be set in place in a school or workplace setting.