Business Details
Comprehensive Psychoeducational Assessments in Calgary
Founded with a mission to change the world one child at a time, Sheldon Psychology specializes in psychoeducational assessments designed to uncover each child's unique learning profile. Our team combines over 20 years of professional experience in child psychology with a deep understanding of academic challenges, offering personalized strategies to support children struggling with learning differences, ADHD, giftedness, or emotional and behavioral challenges. Our 7-step assessment process prioritizes comfort and connection, ensuring accurate evaluations while providing actionable insights for parents and educators.We deliver comprehensive reports with visual summaries, tailored success strategies, and advocacy guidance to help families navigate educational systems effectively. Our heritage house office in Calgary creates a welcoming environment for assessments, reflecting our commitment to non-institutional, child-friendly care.
Services
Psychoeducational Assessments
ADHD Evaluation
Giftedness Identification
Executive Function Support
Learning Disability Assessment
Highlights and features
- 20+ years of specialized experience in child psychology and education
- Personalized 7-step assessment process prioritizing child comfort
- Actionable strategies for home and school implementation
- Comprehensive reports with visual summaries and advocacy guidance
- Proven success connecting with children during evaluations
What people say
Warm and supportive
Knowledgeable and experienced
Practical advice
Child-friendly environment
Effective advocacy guidance
Services
Psychoeducational Assessments
Our comprehensive assessments identify learning strengths, challenges, and cognitive patterns through structured testing. We evaluate academic skills, processing abilities, and emotional factors affecting learning. Results guide personalized strategies for home and school implementation.
ADHD Evaluation
Specialized testing protocols identify attention regulation challenges while differentiating from other potential learning barriers. We provide evidence-based recommendations for classroom accommodations and home support strategies tailored to each child's specific needs.
Giftedness Identification
Our assessments uncover exceptional cognitive abilities and potential while addressing common challenges gifted children face. We help families understand optimal learning environments and advocate for appropriate academic programming.
Executive Function Support
Targeted evaluations identify specific executive functioning challenges affecting time management, planning, and self-regulation. We develop customized tools to improve these critical life skills through practical, age-appropriate strategies.
Learning Disability Assessment
Diagnostic testing identifies specific learning disabilities impacting reading, writing, or math performance. Our reports include detailed recommendations for evidence-based interventions and classroom accommodations to support academic success.
People
Nicole Sheldon
Registered Psychologist
With over 20 years as a child psychologist and former special education teacher, Nicole Sheldon combines professional expertise with personal understanding of learning challenges to support children and families.
Questions
What does a psychoeducational assessment include?
Our assessment includes a comprehensive report with executive summary, customized success strategies, and detailed advocacy guidance based on 7-step evaluation process.
How long does the assessment process take?
The full process typically takes 2-3 weeks from initial consultation to final report delivery, including follow-up support.
Do you work with gifted children?
Yes, we specialize in identifying giftedness and developing strategies to nurture advanced learners' unique needs while addressing potential challenges.
Can assessments help with school accommodations?
Our reports provide specific, evidence-based recommendations for classroom accommodations and educational programming adjustments tailored to each child's needs.
What age children do you work with?
We assess children of school age, focusing on kindergarten through secondary school students requiring academic or behavioral support.
Is the assessment covered by insurance?
Coverage varies by provider - we recommend checking with your insurance company regarding psychological services reimbursement policies.
