ARCH Psychological Services 2023
- Edmonton and Area
- Al Riediger, PhD, RPsych
- Hilda Huj, MA, RPsych
- Mitchell Loepp, MEd, RPsych
- Hiedi Yardley, MC, RPsych
- Roisin Kenny, MA, RPsych
- Brad Buhr, MA, RPsych
- Shiva Mortazavi-Moghaddam, MC, R. Psych
- Hannah Ambler, Mental Health Therapist
- Davis Tharayil, PhD
- Claudia Vasquez, MC
- Khadijah Mohammed, Mental Health Therapist
- Aisha Penddah, Intern
- Tanya James, Intern
- Kiran Qureshi, MSc, R.Psych [Telehealth Only]
- Grande Prairie and Area
- Ashley Sabados, MA
- Brad Buhr, MA, RPsych
- Samantha Kemp, MEd, RPsych
- Andrea Loeppky, MA
- Diana Johanson, MA [Telehealth Only]
- Melinda Kunyi, MA, RPsych [Telehealth Only]
- Kiran Qureshi, MSc, R.Psych [Telehealth Only]
- Shiva Mortazavi-Moghaddam, MC, R. Psych [Telehealth Only]
- Calgary and Area
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Functioning Assessments
Psychological
Assessments
may
be
conducted
for
many
different
purposes.
A
wide
variety
of
assessments can be provided, alone or in combination.
In
general,
each
category
of
assessment
will
consist
of
a
detailed
clinical
interview
and
a
standard test battery.
All
assessments
will
be
structured
to
the
individual
needs
of
the
client.
The
structure
of
the
assessment will determine the final cost of the assessment.
The
following
is
a
list
and
brief
description
of
the
most
common
Specialized
Clinical
Assessment
Services
offered
by
ARCH.
For
more
information
about
other
Clinical
Assessment
Services please contact our office staff.
When
applying
to
AISH
or
PDD,
people
are
required
to
provide
a
recent
psychological
assessment
as
a
part
of
their
application.
The
assessment
is
diagnostic
and
mostly
focused
on
evaluation
of
intellectual
capacity
(IQ)
and
adaptive
skills
functioning.
The
assessment
results
in
a
formal
psychological
report
that
documents
a
comprehensive
intellectual
and
adaptive skills profile and applicable diagnostic information.
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Individuals
who
are
facing
Immigration
and
Refugee
Board
review
to
determine
eligibility
to
remain
in
Canada
are
often
in
need
of
comprehensive
psychological
assessments.
Those
assessments
typically
evaluate
various
areas,
such
as
pre
and
post-immigration
experiences
(e.g.,
war,
trauma,
harassment),
the
presence
of
psychological
symptoms
and
disorders
(e.g.,
depression,
anxiety,
PTSD),
and
the
potential
psychological
impact
of
being
denied
residency
in
Canada.
They
are
highly
detailed
and
incorporate
measures
for
psychological
and
personal
functioning.
Immigration
Assessment
will
result
in
a
formal
psychological
report
that
will
present
results
and
recommendation,
tailored
to
the
requirements
of
the
Immigration and Refugee Board.
Neuropsychological
Assessment
is
used
to
examine
the
cognitive
consequences
of
brain
damage,
brain
disease,
and
severe
mental
illness.
A
comprehensive
neuropsychological
assessment
includes
assessment
of
the
following
domains:
intellectual
ability,
executive
functioning
(planning,
sequencing,
problem
solving),
language
abilities,
learning
and
memory,
attention/concentration,
visual
perceptual/constructional
skills,
speed
of
information
processing,
motor
and
sensory
functioning,
emotional
functioning,
and
personality.
The
Neuropsychological
Assessment
results
in
a
formal
psychological
report
which
may
include
assessment
findings,
diagnostic
considerations,
and
recommendations
for
appropriate accommodations or strategies to adjust to neuropsychological impairments.
A
psycho-educational
assessment
consists
of
a
series
of
standardized
tests
that
measure
the
individual’s
intellectual
ability,
achievement
levels,
and
social/emotional
and
behavioural
functioning.
Information
gathered
during
the
assessment
may
lead
to
diagnoses,
such
as
learning
disabilities;
attention
and
behaviour
related
disabilities
(e.g.,
ADHD;
anxiety
or
depressive
disorders;
or
pervasive
developmental
disorders).
However,
even
if
a
diagnosis
is
not
made,
the
information
can
be
used
to
identify
what
the
individual
needs
to
reach
their
potential.
The
psycho-educational
assessment
results
in
a
formal
psychological
report
that
documents
individual
strengths
and
needs,
and
provides
recommendations
to
address
special
services/resources
required
within
the
home
and
school
environments
(e.g.,
individualized programming, assistive technology, extra time, access to certain funds, access to specialized services).
An
accurate
identification
of
an
addiction,
it's
extent,
and
co-occurring
conditions
impacts
a
treatment
plan.
Treatment
options
for
Substance
Abuse
problems
vary,
and
range
from
individual
or
outpatient
therapy
to
group
or
inpatient
treatment.
In
order
to
decide
what
approach
to
use,
it
is
necessary
to
provide
or
clarify
the
substance
use
related
diagnosis.
Then,
an
appropriate
treatment
plan
can
be
constructed
in
order
to
reduce
associated
harm
or
to
abstain
from
substance
abuse.
Also,
psychological
assessments
can
be
useful
in
assessing
if
the
current
treatment
has
been
effective
or
if
further
treatment is required. Substance abuse assessment may be requested by employers, treating professionals, or the courts.
A
vocational
assessment
is
used
to
help
determine
an
individual’s
level
of
functioning
in
relation
to
their
vocation.
It
usually
consists
of
a
clinical
interview
as
well
as
a
battery
of
tests
that
can
help
determine
personality
traits,
level
of
function,
and
interests.
These
tests
can
then
be
used
to
determine
possible
areas
of
interest
with
regard
to
vocation.
In
addition,
the
psychologist
can
help
the
individual
prepare
and
create
an
action
plan
for
moving/transitioning
to
a
new
vocation
or
level
of
work.
In
order
to
be
placed
in
a
gifted
program,
a
specialized
assessment
may
be
required.
The
specialized
assessment
may
consist
of
assessment
of
intellectual
functioning
as
well
as
academic
achievement.
It
is
important
to
know
the
criteria
that
the
school
will
utilize
in
order
to
confirm
advanced
intellectual
or
academic
skills.
Gifted/intellectually
advanced
assessment
results
in
a
formal
psychological
report
that
documents
requested
information
and
provides
recommendations
which can be used to make informed educational decisions.
