Gifted Assessments, Clearly Defined and Purposefully Scoped

At Eckert Centre, gifted assessments are designed to answer a specific and important question: Does this child or adult demonstrate cognitive abilities that meet criteria for gifted identification—and how should those strengths be supported?

Families and individuals most often seek a gifted assessment to support school programming, placement decisions, or educational planning. In some cases, they are also looking for a clearer understanding of how advanced abilities shape learning, engagement, and experience.

Our approach is intentionally focused. We provide the level of assessment required to produce accurate, professionally sound documentation—without unnecessary testing or escalation. All gifted assessments are led by senior psychologists, ensuring results are reliable, clearly interpreted, and respected by schools and programs.

This clarity of purpose is what allows the assessment to be both efficient and meaningful.

When a Gifted Assessment Is Helpful

Giftedness often shows up as a mix of advanced ability and unexpected challenges. While no two profiles are the same, families and adults who benefit from a gifted assessment often notice patterns such as:

  • Advanced reasoning or problem-solving, often well beyond age or grade expectations

  • Intense curiosity and a drive to explore topics deeply, sometimes to the exclusion of routine tasks

  • Strong memory and rapid learning, particularly in areas of interest

  • Asynchronous development, where cognitive abilities outpace emotional, social, or executive skills

  • Heightened sensitivity, including emotional intensity or sensory awareness

  • Periods of deep hyperfocus, alongside frustration with tasks that feel repetitive or unchallenging

In school settings, these patterns can sometimes be misunderstood—leading to boredom, underachievement, social challenges, or missed programming opportunities.

A gifted assessment helps clarify whether advanced cognitive ability is present, how it is showing up, and what kind of educational planning is most appropriate—so strengths are recognized and supported rather than overlooked.

Our Neurodiversity-Affirming Gifted Assessment Approach

At Eckert Centre, gifted assessments are designed to identify advanced cognitive ability clearly and responsibly, while respecting the individuality of each learner.

We approach giftedness through a neurodiversity-affirming lens. Giftedness is a way of thinking and learning that deserves accurate recognition, thoughtful interpretation, and appropriate support.

Our gifted assessments focus on:

  • Understanding how a person reasons, solves problems, and learns

  • Identifying patterns of advanced ability relevant to educational placement or programming

  • Providing clear, credible documentation that schools and programs can rely on

  • Explaining results in a way that helps families and adults advocate confidently

Importantly, this assessment is intentionally scoped.

A gifted assessment is not designed to answer broad questions about learning disabilities, emotional regulation, or mental health unless those concerns are already well understood and minimal. When profiles are more complex—or when questions extend beyond cognitive ability—we will recommend a different level of assessment that better fits the need. You can find this type of assessment here: Learning Disability Psychoeducational Assessment

Families value this clarity because it ensures:

  • The assessment matches the question being asked

  • Time and cost are used wisely

  • Results are meaningful, accurate, and defensible

Our role is not to do “more testing,” but to do the right testing.

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Is a Gifted Assessment the Right Fit?

A gifted assessment is most helpful when the primary question is about cognitive ability and educational programming.

This assessment may be a good fit if:

  • A school or specialized program requires formal cognitive testing

  • You are seeking documentation for gifted placement or enrichment

  • Learning, emotional regulation, and mental health are generally stable

  • The goal is clarity and planning, not diagnostic exploration

A gifted assessment may not be the right first step if:

  • There are significant concerns about learning differences, attention, anxiety, or emotional regulation

  • School struggles are inconsistent, escalating, or unexplained

  • You are seeking a full picture of learning, mental health, and functioning

In those cases, we will talk with you about whether a comprehensive psychoeducational or mental health assessment would better answer your questions.

Our commitment is to help you choose the assessment that truly fits — not to default to the most intensive option.

Why Families Choose a Gifted Assessment at Eckert Centre

Choosing the Right Level of Assessment

Families often come to us knowing their child (or they themselves) are capable—but unsure how to translate that ability into appropriate support, placement, or understanding.

A gifted assessment at Eckert Centre is designed to provide credible, decision-ready clarity without unnecessary intensity.

Families value this assessment because it offers:

At Eckert Centre, we are intentional about matching the assessment to the question being asked.

A Gifted Assessment is often the right fit when:

  • A school or program requires cognitive testing for placement or enrichment

  • The primary goal is understanding intellectual strengths and learning profile

  • There are no significant concerns about learning breakdowns, emotional regulation, or mental health

  • The focus is educational planning rather than diagnostic clarification

This level of assessment is designed to be purposeful and appropriately scoped—providing what is needed without adding unnecessary time, cost, or intensity.

If broader questions are present—or emerge during the process—we will talk with you openly about whether a more comprehensive psychoeducational assessment would be helpful. Our goal is never to upsell, but to ensure the assessment matches the concern.

Families value this approach because it reflects both:

  • The importance of doing enough to answer the question well

  • The wisdom of not doing more than is necessary

This is part of our ethical commitment to thoughtful clinical decision-making and clear guidance.

This creates a strong foundation for educational decision-making, while respecting time, cost, and emotional load.

Gifted Assessment Pricing

$2405 (Billed at an hourly rate of $260)

This assessment is intentionally scoped to answer specific educational questions related to intellectual ability, learning profile, and program placement.

Our fees reflect:

  • Senior psychologist–led clinical oversight

  • Careful administration and interpretation of standardized cognitive measures

  • Thoughtful integration of results into a clear, usable profile

  • A written report that schools and programs recognize and rely on

This assessment is designed to provide clear, credible documentation for educational planning—without the time, cost, or intensity of a full comprehensive psychoeducational assessment when it is not clinically indicated.

If additional concerns related to learning, attention, regulation, or mental health emerge, we will discuss next steps with you transparently and collaboratively. Any recommendations for further assessment are guided by clinical need—not assumption.

Please note:
Final costs may vary depending on the individual’s presentation and assessment needs. Fees are subject to change.

All assessments begin with a free 15-minute consultation call with a psychologist to ensure the assessment type and pricing match the questions you want answered.

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Ready to Take the Next Step?

If you are ready to move forward—or still figuring out which assessment is the right fit—we invite you to start with a conversation.

All assessments at Eckert Centre begin with a free call with a psychologist. This call allows us to understand your questions, ensure the assessment is appropriately matched, and confirm the correct scope and pricing before any testing begins.

This step protects families from unnecessary testing and ensures the assessment truly answers what matters most.

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Our team will guide you thoughtfully and transparently toward the right next step.

Or you can reach us in the way that feels most comfortable:

  • Book a Free Consultation Call (recommended first step)

  • Submit an inquiry form and our team will follow up

  • Call us at 403-230-2959

  • Email info@eckert-psychology.com

Our team will help you move forward with clarity, confidence, and a plan that truly fits.

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