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Gifted Assessments in Calgary

Identifying Advanced Cognitive Ability and Learning Needs

Some individuals demonstrate advanced reasoning, creativity, and problem-solving abilities that differ from typical learning patterns. A gifted assessment helps identify these cognitive strengths and better understand how someone learns, thinks, and processes information.

At Ten Psychology, we provide gifted assessments in Calgary for older teens, post-secondary students, and adults who want a clearer understanding of their intellectual profile. These assessments can provide insight into cognitive strengths and help guide educational or professional planning.

What Is a Gifted Assessment?

A gifted assessment is a psychological evaluation used to identify advanced intellectual abilities. The assessment focuses on cognitive reasoning, problem-solving, memory, and processing speed to understand how someone thinks and learns.

A comprehensive gifted assessment may include:

  • Cognitive testing that evaluates reasoning and problem-solving ability

  • Measures of verbal and non-verbal intelligence

  • Assessment of working memory and processing speed

  • Review of academic or educational history

  • Discussion of learning patterns and cognitive strengths

The goal is to understand intellectual strengths and how they influence learning, creativity, and performance.

Reasons People Seek a Gifted Assessment

Some individuals pursue a gifted assessment when they want a clearer understanding of their cognitive strengths or learning profile.

Common experiences include:

  • Learning new concepts very quickly

  • Feeling under-challenged in academic environments

  • Strong curiosity or interest in complex topics

  • Advanced reasoning or problem-solving abilities

  • Wanting greater insight into personal learning style

  • Seeking documentation for educational programming

A gifted assessment can help clarify cognitive strengths and provide guidance for future learning opportunities.

What the Assessment Process Looks Like

  • 1. Initial Consultation

    The psychologist reviews concerns, background history, and goals to determine whether an assessment is appropriate.

  • 2. Assessment Sessions

    The psychologist reviews concerns, background history, and goals to determine whether an assessment is appropriate.

  • 3. Scoring and Analysis

    The psychologist reviews and interprets results to understand patterns of cognitive strengths.

  • 4. Feedback Session

    Results and recommendations are explained in detail, including educational or personal development considerations.

OTHER TYPES OF ASSESSMENTS WE OFFER

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Start a Gifted Assessment

A gifted assessment can provide valuable insight into cognitive strengths and learning patterns. Understanding these abilities can help individuals make informed decisions about academic, educational, or professional pathways.

Our team can help determine whether a gifted assessment is the appropriate next step.

Ten Psychology provides gifted assessments for teens, post-secondary students, and adults in East Calgary and nearby communities, including Bridgeland, Inglewood, Crescent Heights, Tuxedo Park, Riverbend, and surrounding neighbourhoods.

Assessments are conducted in person to ensure accurate administration of standardized testing procedures.