Assessments for children, adolescents and young adults
I am passionate about helping your child thrive and reach their full potential!
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I provide comprehensive neuropsychological and psychoeducational assessments, including specialized evaluations for ADHD. My services encompass diagnostic work-ups for learning disabilities, ADHD, giftedness, and intellectual disabilities, as well as addressing emotional and behavioral concerns. Additionally, I offer supportive consultations for parents to guide and empower them in their child's journey.
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About Me
I am a Registered Psychologist in BC (#2843) and Alberta (#3950), specializing in pediatric neuropsychology and clinical child psychology. I received my PhD in Clinical Child Psychology from The Ohio State University in 2009. I completed my 1-year residency in the Alberta Children's Hospital (ACH) Pediatric and Clinical Child Psychology Program, followed by a 2-year Postdoctoral Fellowship at ACH in Pediatric Neuropsychology (2009-2011). Prior to this, I completed a Masters of Science degree in Psychology at the University of Auckland (New Zealand; funded by Rotary International), and a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology at the University of Victoria.
From 2011-2023, I was a pediatric neuropsychologist at Alberta Children's Hospital on a team who saw the most medically and developmentally complex children, many of whom had developmental or acquired brain injuries, were undergoing treatment for epilepsy or cancer, or had neurodegenerative conditions. I have over 30 peer reviewed journal article publications and was an adjunct assistant professor with the Department of Pediatrics in the Cumming School of Medicine at the University of Calgary, and a co-director of the ACH Neuropsychology Fellowship program.
I am currently an adjunct professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of British Columbia, Okanagan. I am also a member of the International Neuropsychological Society (INS), the National Academy of Neuropsychology (NAN), and the Canadian Psychological Association (CPA).
I am delighted to return to my hometown of Kelowna with my family. With a strong background in treating children with complex medical conditions and a deep understanding of brain-behavior relationships, I am eager to extend my services to children, adolescents, and young adults. Whether they require a comprehensive evaluation of their cognitive skills or simply a routine check-up to assess their strengths and areas for improvement, my goal is to help them (an leverage their abilities for success.
Please continue on to read more about the services I offer.
Psychological Services Offered
Neuropsychological and Psychoeducational assessments (ages 6-25 years), including diagnostic work-ups for learning disabilities, ADHD (age 5-25 years), and intellectual disability (or giftedness), complex medical presentations, as well as parent consultation/support for behavioural and/or emotional concerns in children.
Professional Fees
Rates for psychological services are currently $250 per clinical hour, which is in line with the rates suggested by the BC Psychological Association and the Psychologists Association of Alberta. Payment can be made via credit card (through Jane/Square) or etransfer.
Please be aware that fees for private psychological services are not covered by our provincial health plan (MSP). However, many extended healthcare plans do provide coverage for services offered by a registered psychologist. We recommend contacting your insurance provider to understand the specifics of your plan. While I currently do not offer direct billing to insurance providers, you will receive a detailed electronic receipt to facilitate reimbursement. Additionally, any psychological services not covered by your insurance may be claimed as a tax-deductible medical expense.
Neuropsychological Assessment
$3750
Psychoeducational Assessment
ADHD Assessment
Parent Consultation
$3000
$1250
$250/hour
Based on a flat fee of 15 hours of treatment. This includes: parent/child interviews (1-2 hours), file/document review (1-2 hours), standardized questionnaire completion (1-2 hours), standardized testing (4-6 hours), comprehensive report writing (3-4 hours [including diagnoses, recommendations, and resources]), and feedback to parents/child (1-2 hours). Can also include a discussion with outside sources (i.e., school, family physician, pediatrician). Additional meetings will be charged at the hourly rate.
A payment of $1500 is charged on the assessment day, and the remaining balance is due upon receiving the report.
Based on a flat fee of 12 hours of treatment, including parent and child interviews (1 hour), file/document review (1-2 hours), standardized questionnaire completion/scoring (1-2 hours), standardized testing (3-4 hours), comprehensive report writing (2-3 hours; including diagnoses, recommendations, and resources), and feedback to parents/child (1 hour). Can also include up to a 30 minute discussion with outside sources (i.e., school, family physician, pediatrician). Additional meetings will be charged at the hourly rate.
A payment of $1250 is charged on the assessment day, and the remaining balance is due upon receiving the report.
Based on a flat fee of 5 hours of treatment. This includes a parent interview (.5-1 hour), standardized questionnaire completion/scoring (.5 hour), standardized testing (1 hour), brief diagnostic report (2 hours), and feedback to parents (.5-1 hour). Discussion with outside sources (i.e., school, family physician) longer than 15 minutes are charged at the hourly rate.
A payment of $750 is charged on the assessment day, and the remaining balance is due upon receiving the report.
New clients (for parent support consultation only) must first attend an initial intake session which is 75 minutes in length and billed at $300.
Follow-up parent support sessions are 1 hour in length and billed at the hourly rate, as above.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know what type of assessment to book?
The psychoeducational assessment includes everything done in the ADHD assessment, plus full academic and IQ testing. The neuropsychological assessment includes all tests given in the ADHD and psychoeducational assessment, plus extra tests of visual/verbal memory, executive functioning, fine motor, etc.
What if I have more questions?
If you have further questions, please schedule a free 15-minute phone consultation using the online booking link below. I would be happy to help determine the best assessment for your child, teen, or young adult.
Do you do Autism (ASD) diagnostic assessments?
No, I do not do diagnostic Autism/ASD assessments (to formally diagnose ASD for funding support) in BC currently.
Do you offer child/teen/young adult therapy services?
No, I am not offering therapy services (i.e., treatment of anxiety or depression) to children/teens/young adults currently, but I do support parents through parent consultation/treatment.
Do you have a waitlist?
Not currently - I am booking assessments approximately 3-4 months ahead. You can see available appointments through the link below. Free consultations can be booked within 1-2 weeks usually.
Do I need a doctor's referral?
No doctor's referral is needed, and parents/patients can self refer.
What is a Pediatric Neuropsychologist?
Our expertise spans clinical psychology, neuropsychology, and specialized training in brain development. For more details, visit: https://theaacn.org/pediatric-neuropsychology
What if someone else is paying for the assessment?
Please contact Dr. Taryn below. Variety funding takes 12 weeks from time of application and school vendors need to be set up weeks prior to the assessment date.
Where can I learn more?
Kelowna Now news article and video with Dr. Sophia Capo (Pediatric Optometrist).
What does your office look like?
