Autism Assessment · Opening early 2027
Autism Assessments in Calgary
Whether you are a parent with questions about your child or an adult who has always felt a little out of step, an autism assessment can bring clarity, language and access to support. Assessments are planned to begin in early 2027, and you can join the interest list now.
At a glance
Who it is for
Children, teens and adults, ages 6 and older
Availability
Opening early 2027
Time with you
About 7 to 9 hours over 4 to 5 visits
Where
In person at our Calgary office
Is this assessment for you?
People reach out to us at every age. You might be noticing some of these:
Children and teens
- Differences in how your child communicates, plays or connects with others
- Strong focused interests, or a need for routine and sameness
- Big reactions to sounds, textures, lights or changes
- Social situations at school are confusing or exhausting
- A teacher, doctor or early childhood professional has raised autism
Adults
- You have always felt different and worked hard to fit in
- Social situations drain you, even ones you enjoy
- You rely on routines and find unexpected change hard
- Noise, light or crowds can overwhelm you
- A family member was diagnosed, and you see yourself in their story
Many of these experiences overlap with anxiety, ADHD and other differences. A careful assessment looks at all of them.
What your report can help with
Understanding
Language for how you or your child experiences the world, and a clearer sense of strengths.
School supports
Recommendations for Individualized Program Plans and classroom accommodations.
Work and post-secondary
Documentation for accommodations at work, college or university.
Access to support
Documentation for funding, programs and services that require a diagnosis.
An assessment can be an important first step, but support doesn’t have to end with the report. Depending on your findings and recommendations, our team can help you explore counselling, therapeutic groups, or other appropriate supports at Your Counselling. Any additional services are optional and arranged separately.
How it works
Our psychologists use evidence-informed assessment methods, standardized measures, and recognized diagnostic criteria, where appropriate. Every assessment follows the same clear path, so you always know what comes next.
- Send a requestFill out a short form about you or your child and what you are hoping to learn. Sending it does not book anything or commit you.About 5 minutes, online
- We review and replyOur intake team reviews your request with your psychologist, confirms the right assessment and fee, and contacts you to book your first appointment.By phone or email
- Intake and developmental historyWe learn about early development, school and relationships. For children this is with parents, and for adults a family member can join if that helps.About 2 to 3 hours, can be split
- Autism-specific assessmentA structured assessment that is play-based or conversation-based, depending on age.About 1.5 hours
- Cognitive and well-being testingTesting and questionnaires that show strengths and rule out other explanations.About 2 hours
- Your written reportA comprehensive written report outlining assessment findings, diagnostic conclusions where supported, and individualized recommendations. Written in plain language. A Registered Psychologist reviews and signs it.Usually about 3 to 4 weeks after your last testing session
- Feedback meetingWe walk through your results, answer your questions and talk about next steps.About 1 hour, in person or online
Join the interest list
Autism assessments are planned to open in early 2027. Join the interest list and our intake team will contact you when bookings open. Fees are confirmed then, and joining does not commit you to anything.
Common questions
When can I book an autism assessment?
We plan to open bookings in early 2027. Choose the autism option on the request form to join the interest list, and our intake team will contact you as soon as bookings open.
Can adults be diagnosed with autism?
Yes. Many adults are first diagnosed in their 20s, 30s or later, often after years of masking or after a family member’s diagnosis. We ask about your childhood too, and a parent or sibling can help fill in early history if that is possible.
What tools do you use?
We use well-established, standardized autism assessment tools alongside interviews and questionnaires. We explain each one at your intake.
Can autism and ADHD be assessed together?
Yes. They often occur together, and we will be able to look at both in one assessment. Fees will be confirmed before bookings open.
Will the assessment give me a diagnosis?
Not always, and that depends on the findings. Your report includes diagnostic conclusions where the results support them. Either way, it explains your strengths, what may be behind the difficulties you noticed, and practical recommendations.
Can you make the space comfortable for sensory needs?
Yes. Tell us what helps, such as lighting, breaks, fidgets or a support person, and we will plan around it.
Will the diagnosis be accepted by funding programs?
Your report includes diagnostic conclusions where the findings support them, and is signed by a Registered Psychologist. Each program sets its own requirements, so share them with us before you start.
My child is younger than 6. Can you help?
We assess from age 6. For younger children, your family doctor can refer you to public early childhood services, and we are happy to point you in the right direction.
Can a doctor, therapist or school refer me?
Yes. Professionals can refer through our referral form, or you can reach out yourself. With your consent, we can share your report and recommendations with the person who referred you, so everyone supporting you is working from the same picture.
Is it covered by insurance?
Some extended health insurance plans provide coverage for psychological assessments. Coverage varies depending on the insurer, the type of assessment, and the provider’s registration. We recommend confirming your assessment coverage and any benefit limits before booking. We provide detailed receipts for your claim.
Who completes your assessment
Assessments are completed by psychologists registered with the College of Alberta Psychologists. Testing happens in person at our Calgary office, at a comfortable pace with breaks whenever you need them.
Aiyman Vassanji, M.C.P.
Registered Provisional Psychologist
Completes ADHD, psychoeducational, gifted, diagnostic mental health and cognitive assessments for children, teens and adults, from your intake appointment through testing, your report and your feedback meeting.
Assessment areas: attention and executive functioning, learning and cognitive abilities, giftedness, mood and anxiety, and intellectual and adaptive functioning.
Susan J. Morison, M.A.
Registered Psychologist · Clinical supervisor
A Registered Psychologist specializing in clinical and forensic psychology, with a long career in generalized and specialized psychological assessment.
Supervises our assessment service, and reviews and signs every assessment report.
About provisional registration. A Registered Provisional Psychologist has completed graduate training in psychology and is completing a period of supervised practice, as the College of Alberta Psychologists requires before full registration. Assessments completed by a Registered Provisional Psychologist are supervised by a Registered Psychologist, who reviews and signs the report.
Paying for your assessment
One flat fee covers your intake, testing, scoring, written report and feedback meeting.
Extended health insurance
Some extended health insurance plans provide coverage for psychological assessments. Coverage varies depending on the insurer, the type of assessment, and the provider’s registration. We recommend confirming your assessment coverage and any benefit limits before booking.
Alberta Student Aid
Eligible post-secondary students may qualify for reimbursement of psychological assessment costs through Alberta Student Aid’s disability-related funding programs. Reimbursement amounts and eligibility depend on the applicable grant, assessment findings, and program requirements. We encourage students to confirm their eligibility before booking. Alberta Student Aid: assessment reimbursement
Medical expense tax credit
Psychological assessment fees may qualify as eligible medical expenses for income tax purposes. Eligibility depends on Canada Revenue Agency requirements and your individual tax circumstances.
If cost is a barrier
Let us know in your request, and we will talk through your options with you.
Other assessments we offer
Not sure which assessment fits? See all assessments, or choose “Not sure yet” on the request form.
Psychoeducational Assessment
A full picture of how you or your child learns, for school supports, post-secondary accommodations and Student Aid.
ADHD Assessment for Children and Teens
For parents noticing focus, impulsivity or school struggles that effort alone has not solved.
ADHD Assessment for Adults
For adults who have always wondered whether attention, focus or restlessness has a name.
Request an assessment
Tell us about you or your child and what you are hoping to learn. Our intake team reviews every request with your psychologist and will be in touch about next steps. Sending a request does not commit you to anything.
Questions first? Call 403-668-7561 or email hello@yourcounselling.ca. Physicians, therapists and schools can refer through our professional referral form.