Parents are often surprised when they hear the cost of a psychological or educational assessment. This article breaks down what goes into the fee: the hours of direct testing, behind-the-scenes scoring, integration, report writing, collateral interviews, and the cost of maintaining professional tools and accreditation. It’s a transparent look at why assessments are priced the way they are and what value families receive in the process.

A school readiness assessment looks at whether a child has the emotional, cognitive, and foundational skills needed to cope with the demands of Grade R and early schooling. In this post, I explain what the assessment includes, how it supports early intervention, and why it can make the transition into formal schooling smoother and less stressful for children and parents.