Assessments

At Oceans Professional Services we specialize in assessment work. Dr. Reimer has over 20 years of experience conducting a range of assessments. He and his qualified professional staff complete the assessments and reports in a timely and professional manner with clear recommendations that address the reason for the assessment. There are range of assessments available and clients are encouraged to contact us in order to discuss their assessment needs and to receive a quote on the cost of the assessment. Costs vary depending on the nature of the assessment. 

Psychological/Mental Health Assessments

Mental health assessments are conducted when there is evidence of depression, anxiety, anger or a thought disorder such as Schizophrenia. They are also conducted when the person is misusing substances. Often persons with mental health problems engage in therapy prior to having a proper assessment and this may lead to a person not receiving treatment in the most effective or most efficient manner. The purpose of the assessment is to provide an accurate diagnosis with appropriate recommendations based upon the diagnosis. The assessment typically consists of the following: 

• Interview 

• Collateral interviews may be used 

• Questionnaires related to mental health concerns 

• Personality Inventories 

• Review of relevant medical/mental health records

Learning Disability/Psychoeducational Assessments

If there is suspicion of a learning problem with children it is usually best to have an assessment completed in order to identify the nature and extent of the learning difficulties. This allows forearly intervention so the child does not fall behind in his/her learning. Adults who have had learning problems and need extra support for completing university or college programs may also benefit from a learning assessment in order to qualify for extra supports to maximize the likelihood of succeeding in their program. The purpose of the assessment is to identify the nature of the learning problem and to provide clear recommendations for learning support within the environment that the child or adult is going to be learning. A typical learning assessment consists of the following:

• Mental ability testing

• Memory/learning testing

• Academic testing

• Interview 

• Questionnaires completed by caregivers and/or teachers

• Review of relevant medical/mental health and academic records

• ADHD Screening

Vocational Assessment

If a client is unsure of where to go with his/her career or want to discover what vocations might fit with his/her aptitudes, interests and personality then a vocational assessment could be a valuable tool to provide some direction and focus in his/her search. Vocational assessments include: 

• Interview 

• Vocational interest and aptitude assessment

• Personality Assessment

Psychological Vocational AssessmentsPsychological Vocational Learning Disability Assessments

Psychological vocational assessments and psychological vocational learning disability assessments are designed to assist the client in understanding his/her intellectual abilities and how he/she learns. Strengths and areas which need support, are assessed in order to maximize the likelihood of success in school or in vocational pursuits. These assessments can include a learning disability assessment component in order to determine whether you may qualify for learning assistance should you consider taking a formal training program or university education. These assessments include:

• Mental ability testing

• Memory/learning testing

• Academic testing

• Interview

• Vocational interests and aptitude assessment

• Questionnaires completed by caregivers and/or teachers

• Review of relevant medical/mental health records