• Learning disabilities in reading, written expression, and/or math. The definition of learning disability is the unexpected underachievement in academic performance when compared with the individual’s average to above average cognitive ability. 

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• DSM-5-TR Specific Learning Disorder (SLD) in reading, written expression, and/or math. The definition of SLD is significantly lower than expected academic achievement when compared to same-age peers.

 

• Gifted profile - The definition of giftedness is exceptional performances in one or more cognitive or academic areas.

 

• Executive functioning difficulties -  A person’s executive functioning is like the brain’s management system. It helps you plan, stay organized, pay attention, remember instructions, and control impulses. An assessment targeting executive functioning difficulties offers insight into these challenges and suggests compensating approaches that can be implemented to improve everyday living, work activities, and school performances. 

 

• Intellectual Developmental Disorder - This assessment explores how a person thinks, learns, and handles everyday tasks. Evaluations target problem-solving ability, comprehension of instructions, financial understanding and their capacity to take care of themselves. The individual may think differently and they might require extra help with things that others find easy. Significant challenges usually start in childhood and can last a lifetime. With the right support, a person with an intellectual disability can learn, grow, and live a fulfilling life.​

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• An Intellectual Developmental Disorder diagnostic assessment is helpful for:

 

1. Clients accessing an Intellectual Disability designation in the BC school system,

2. Potential support from the BC Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD), 

3. Applications that determine eligibility for Community Living BC (CLBC) benefits. 

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• For clients who are 13 years or older, a completed CLBC Eligibility Form - Assessor Report will be completed after the assessment is finished, if an Intellectual Developmental Disorder is present. ​

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• There is an extra fee for parent(s) of children or adults who were recently assessed by licensed psychologist, Judith Magrill, and are wishing to declare an intellectual disability or autism spectrum disorder as a functional impairment on their taxable income forms.

• A licensed psychologist requires time to complete the Canada Revenue Agency’s T2201 Disability Tax Credit Certificate. The extra cost is for the additional time to complete the form and will be based on Judith Magrill’s rate of $250.00 per hour.

• The information gathering process for this form can require another interview in order to discuss the client’s specific functional impairments, that may not have been addressed in a previous assessment and will also be subjected to Judith Magrill’s $250.00 hourly rate.

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• There is an extra fee for individuals 18 years or older who were recently assessed by licensed psychologist, Judith Magrill, and are wishing to declare their disability for government benefits.

• A licensed psychologist requires time to complete the BC Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction HR2883 Persons with Disabilities Designation Application. The extra cost is for the additional time to complete the form and will be based on Judith Magrill’s rate of $250.00 per hour.

• The information gathering process for this form can require another interview in order to discuss the client’s specific functional impairments, that may not have been addressed in a previous assessment and will also be subjected to Judith Magrill’s $250.00 hourly rate.

• It is important to note that the  BC Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction HR2883 Persons with Disabilities Designation Application also requires a physician to fill out a report for the client to submit a completed form. 

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• I am experienced in working with clients from many diverse cultures. ​Please note that if communication during the assessment requires translation for an understandable exchange of information, the client and/or parent(s)/legal guardian(s)/caregiver(s) are required to make all the arrangements and pay for the total costs of hiring a certified interpreter for each session with the licensed psychologist. ​

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• Family members can be present along with the certified interpreter.​

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• Suggested agencies to contact in advance:                                    MOSAIC and DIVERSEcity.