Gifted Assessment
At Mills Gosse Psychology, we specialize in comprehensive gifted assessments tailored for both children and adults. Our practice is dedicated to uncovering and nurturing the unique potentials within individuals, providing personalized insights to support growth and success in every aspect of life.
If you or someone you know needs an gifted assessment, we are here to help. Please take a moment to complete an intake form for new clients, and our team will reach out to schedule an appointment.
For Children & Youth
Ages 6-17
Mills Gosse Psychology offers an assessment specifically designed to assess your child’s cognitive ability (intelligence), and the results can be used to determine if they may be eligible for Gifted Programming at school. We currently administer the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children, Fifth Edition (WISC-V), the most widely used and well-validated measure of intelligence in children, which is most widely accepted by all local school boards for this purpose. This is a specialized service where only this test is administered, and scores are given to parents for their use. It is important to note that each school board has specific criteria for defining giftedness, independent of our organization and the test itself. After completing the assessment, parents can provide the results to the school, which will then determine eligibility for gifted programming.
The gifted assessment service solely provides intelligence scores and does not encompass the evaluation of any other learning or behavioural issues. If you have any additional concerns regarding your child’s learning, academic functioning, or behaviour that you wish to have assessed, we suggest considering a psychoeducational assessment. These additional concerns will not be evaluated in a gifted assessment.
For Adults
Ages 18+
Mills Gosse Psychology offers assessments specifically designed to assess Cognitive Ability (Intelligence). Adults seeking this service may be curious and wish to know their intelligence scores or use the results to enter Mensa or other high-intelligence societies and programs. We currently administer the Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale, Fourth Edition (WAIS-IV), the most widely used and validated measure of intelligence in adults. This is a specialized service where only this test is administered, and scores are reported. It is important to note that each program or service has specific criteria for defining giftedness or eligibility, independent of our organization and the test itself. After completing the assessment, patients can provide the results to any third-party organization they wish, which will then determine eligibility.
The gifted assessment service solely provides intelligence scores and does not encompass the evaluation of any other learning or behavioural issues. If you have any additional concerns regarding your learning, academic functioning, or behaviour that you wish to have assessed, we suggest considering a psychoeducational assessment. These additional concerns will not be evaluated in a gifted assessment.
About the Gifted Assessment Process at Mills Gosse Psychology
Appointments:
Testing appointments are held in person at our head office in Ajax, Ontario.
The gifted assessment is scheduled for 2 hours.
Appointments are conducted Monday through Friday during regular business hours.
An approximately 20-minute telephone feedback session will follow to review the testing results.
Fee & Payment:
The fee for this service is $750.
To reserve your assessment, a retainer of $225 is required.
We accept payment by Visa, MasterCard, American Express, or e-transfer.
We kindly ask that a valid credit card be provided to keep securely on file.
Insurance:
Some insurance plans may cover this service; however, we recommend you check your coverage with your insurance provider. We are happy to provide you with an estimate upon request, once we confirm we can proceed with the assessment.
Receipts will be issued in the Supervising Psychologist’s name and registration number after each payment is made, and will also include the psychometrist’s name and credentials, if applicable.
Report:
The gifted assessment service solely provides intelligence scores and does not encompass the evaluation of any other learning or behavioural issues.
The final report will be prepared and emailed typically within 3-5 business days after the appointment.
Kindly Note:
Please avoid any attempt to prepare or study for intelligence tests, as such efforts can undermine the accuracy of your cognitive profile. In some cases, we may not be able to provide scores if we believe the results are compromised by prior preparation. There is no valid way to “study” for gifted testing because it measures aptitude, not learned knowledge. Be wary of services that claim to offer test preparation; these are generally unreliable. The most effective approach is simply to arrive well-rested, calm, and ready to do your best. Please remember that the results do not reflect your overall worth as a person.
Psychological assessment services may be conducted by qualified assessors under supervision, and may not be performed by a psychologist directly. While this is a very common and widely accepted practice, some insurance plans do not cover such services. Therefore, you must inquire with your insurance provider to determine coverage.
Have Any Further Questions?
We are here to help. Please reach out to our practice head office, and our dedicated team will be more than happy to provide the assistance you need and address any inquiries you may have.
