Diagnostic Assessment

Comprehensive evaluations focussing on in­di­vid­u­als having suffered physical and/or psycho­logical comp­li­ca­tions arising from:

• physical or emotional trauma
• a disease process
• slip and fall accidents
• motor vehicle accidents
• long term disability claims
• medical malpractice issues
• insidious medical conditions.

Psychovocational Evaluation

Psychological and vocational examinations of:

• post injury or illness residual potential
• functional tolerances
• psychological and personality factors bearing on motivation, train­ability and employa­bility
• transferable skills analysis
• barriers to training/work re-entry
• possible employment alternatives with preemployment planning recommen­dations
• treatment needs to optimize residual potential

Diagnosis of psychological disorders, physical, cog­ni­tive, and functional limitations bearing on achieve­ment of pre-disability potential.

Includes medical-legal examinations, with com­pre­hen­sive reporting, follow-up consultation and on­go­ing support, as necessary, with law firm or Insurer.

Psychological Evaluation

Clinical and psychometric examination of the individual’s emotional, personality and psychosocial functioning, with focus on adaptability and coping resources for training and employment. Attention to psychological impacts of injury, disability, and post-accident adjustment. Diagnosis of psy­cho­log­i­cal disorders. Treatment and management planning recommendations, and referral coordination.

Neuropsychological Evaluation

Clinical and neuropsychometric testing of:

• neuro­cognitive, neuro­motor and neuro­behavioral function, with focus on implications for vocational rehabilitation planning, trainability and employability.
• Diagnosis of functional deficits impacting on recovery.
• Recommen­dations and referral for ongoing health care man­age­ment and neuro­gnitive rehabili­tation.

Psychoeducational Evaluation

Clinical and diagnostic examinations of:

• learning and psychological factors impacting on trainability and academic success
• identification of learning deficits and remedial strategies
• educational planning.

Medical-Legal & Independent Insurance Examinations

Comprehensive clinical and psychometric ex­am­i­na­tion focused on determining post injury level of dis­a­bil­i­ty and adjustment. Review of:

• medical and injury-related records
• investigation of functional tolerances and mobility issues
• current medical and psychological status
• motivational considerations
• emotional and psychosocial factors impacting on functionality and post injury work return
• transferable skills analysis
• personality factors, vocational interests and suitable work/training alternatives
• trainability and employability
• income loss appraisal
• long-term rehabilitation needs
• Treatment and Vocational Rehabilitation Planning recommendations.

This examination can address specific lawyer or insurer questions. Over 40 years of staff experience in conducting evaluations for law firms, insurers, pension plans, and the courts, with broad experience in testifying in an expert witness capacity.

Occupational Therapy and Kinesiology Assessments

• one, two or three day Functional Ability Examinations
• ergonomic evaluations
• worksite analysis
• in-home assessment
• orthopaedic aids evaluation.

Chiropractic Examinations

Focusing on patients suffering functional mobility limitations, amputation or pain-related disorders. Functional assessment specific to activities of daily living, homemaking and home maintenance tasks, leisure pursuits, and employment demands. Treat­ment rec­om­men­da­tions. Comprehensive reporting.