Kanata • Ottawa • Ontario

Get Clear Answers About How Your Child Learns

Helping families understand learning, attention, emotional, and academic challenges through comprehensive psychoeducational assessments for children and teens.

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20 + years Experience with kids & teens
Reports delivered within 10 days
one psychologist from start to finish
Direct Billing Available
Serving Ottawa & Eastern Ontario

Wondering “What If…?”

You don’t need to have all the answers. If you’ve found yourself asking any of these questions, a psychoeducational assessment can help uncover what’s really going on and provide a clear path forward.

What if my child has a learning disability?

Reading is slow, writing is frustrating, spelling is difficult, or math concepts don’t seem to stick despite their effort.

What if my child has ADHD?

Your child struggles to stay focused, follow instructions, complete tasks, or stay organized, but can become intensely focused on things they enjoy.

What if my child is gifted?

Your child learns quickly, asks endless questions, seems unchallenged at school, or you suspect they may need more than the classroom is providing.

What if my child’s teacher has concerns?

Your child’s teacher has expressed concerns about their progress, attention, learning, or classroom performance.

What if my child’s emotions are affecting school and home?

Your child seems overwhelmed, anxious, frustrated, or has emotional reactions that are making learning or daily routines more difficult.

What if my child is struggling socially?

Making friends, understanding social situations, or fitting in at school feels harder than it should.

A psychoeducational assessment helps turn “What if?” into understanding, giving you the clarity and confidence to support your child’s success.

What You’ll Walk Away With

A psychoeducational assessment provides more than a diagnosis. It gives you the information and direction needed to better support your child at home, at school, and beyond.

01

Clear Understanding

Gain a deeper understanding of your child’s unique strengths, challenges, and how they learn best.

02

Answers That Make Sense

Understand the reasons behind learning, attention, emotional, or social difficulties so you can move forward with confidence.

03

Practical Recommendations

Receive actionable strategies and accommodations that can be implemented at home and in the classroom.

04

A Detailed Written Report

Get a comprehensive report that clearly explains the findings and can be shared with teachers, schools, and other professionals.

05

A Roadmap for What’s Next

Leave with clear next steps, helpful resources, and a plan for supporting your child’s success moving forward.

why families choose what if psychology

A Different Assessment Experience

  • One Psychologist, Start to Finish: You’ll work directly with Kate throughout the entire assessment process. No psychometrists, students, or hand-offs between providers.
  • Efficient & Timely Process: Once testing is complete, you’ll receive your feedback meeting and written report within approximately two weeks, helping you get answers sooner.
  • 20+ Years of Experience: Kate brings more than two decades of experience working with children and teens in both public schools and private practice settings.
  • Child & Teen Focused: Working exclusively with children and adolescents (ages 6–18) allows for a deep understanding of the learning, attention, and developmental challenges young people face.
  • School System Insight: After 18 years working within Ontario school systems, Kate understands how schools operate and how assessment recommendations can support student success.

What To Expect

From your first conversation to your final report, you’ll work directly with Kate every step of the way.

  • STEP 1
Request an Assessment

Complete the assessment request form and share your concerns, questions, and goals. We’ll determine whether a psychoeducational assessment is the right fit for your child.

  • STEP 2
Information Gathering

We’ll gather background information from parents, teachers, report cards, and any previous assessments to better understand your child’s development and learning history.

  • STEP 3
Assessment Day

Your child will participate in a series of engaging activities designed to assess learning, attention, memory, problem-solving, academic skills, and more in a comfortable and supportive environment.

  • STEP 4

Results & Feedback Meeting

We’ll meet to review the assessment findings, answer your questions, and help you understand what the results mean for your child.

  • STEP 5

Written Report & Recommendations

You’ll receive a detailed report with clear explanations, practical recommendations, and strategies that can be shared with schools and other professionals to support your child’s success.

Kate Davidson, M.A., C.Psych., Registered Psychologist
Meet Kate

Helping Families Move From “What If…?” to Understanding.

When your child is struggling, it’s natural to have questions, concerns, and uncertainty about what to do next. Kate’s goal is to help you understand what’s going on, identify your child’s unique strengths and challenges, and provide clear recommendations that support their success.

With more than 20 years of experience as a Registered Psychologist, Kate has worked extensively in both public schools and private practice, supporting children and teens with learning disabilities, ADHD, giftedness, and a wide range of learning and developmental needs.

Families appreciate Kate’s warm, approachable style and her ability to explain complex assessment results in a way that is clear, practical, and easy to understand.

Still Wondering “What If…?”

Frequently asked questions

The questions parents ask most before reaching out.

Current availability is posted at the top of this page. Once the assessment begins, the entire process — from testing to written report — is completed within approximately two weeks. Contact us to be added to the waitlist.

Fees depend on the scope of the assessment. Many extended health benefit plans cover psychoeducational assessments performed by a registered psychologist. What If Psychology offers direct billing to most insurance companies. Visit our Fees & Insurance page for details.

A psychoeducational assessment is a detailed evaluation of how your child thinks, learns, and processes information. It measures intelligence, memory, reading, writing, math, attention, and more — to identify strengths, challenges, and the reasons behind any difficulties.

The written report is delivered within 10 business days of the last testing session. This is significantly faster than many other providers, who may take several months.

Yes. Every report includes specific, practical recommendations for parents, teachers, and the school team. These are designed to be actionable — not generic — and can support an IEP, accommodations, or referrals to other professionals.

Yes, for most major insurance providers.

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Ready To Find The Answers You’ve Been Looking For?

Fill out a short request form and Kate will be in touch to discuss availability and next steps. There’s no obligation.

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Call 343-558-5800

Serving Ottawa, Kanata, Kingston, Brockville, Cornwall, Gatineau, and surrounding areas.