Calgary Psychologist Specializing in Assessment for Children, Teens & Adults
Every Child Deserves to Feel Understood
Thoughtful psychological assessments to better understand learning, attention, and individual strengths.
THOUGHTFUL ASSESSMENT. PRACTICAL DIRECTION.
Psychological Assessments for Calgary Families
Comprehensive, evidence-based assessments that help make sense of learning, attention, and individual differences, and what to do next.
Kendra Kramer, M.Ed., Registered Psychologist
Calgary Psychologist Specializing in Assessment for Children, Teens & Adults
Direct billing available to several major insurance providers
WHAT CALGARY PARENTS SHOULD KNOW
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Every Assessment Begins With a Question
Sometimes it's a teacher's observation, a growing concern at home, or it's simply the feeling that something isn't quite adding up. Whatever has brought you here, your questions matter.
Often, the details that seem small are the ones worth paying attention to. The child who can focus for hours on something they love but needs repeated reminders for everyday routines. The teenager earning good grades while a parent quietly keeps track of deadlines behind the scenes. The student who understands the hardest question on the test but loses marks on three easy ones.
An assessment helps to uncover:
✓ How your child learns best
✓ Their unique strengths and abilities
✓ What may be contributing to challenges
✓ Strategies that fit their individual profile
✓ Tools for home, school, and future planning
Seeing the whole picture helps us know what will actually help.
FIND THE RIGHT ASSESSMENT
Explore Assessments
Through a thoughtful, evidence-based process, you'll gain meaningful insights, tailored recommendations, and a clear path forward for success at school and beyond.
UNDERSTAND HOW YOUR CHILD LEARNS
Psychoeducational Assessment
Discover the strengths and challenges shaping your child's learning experience.
This Assessment Is Helpful If...
Reading, writing, or math remain unexpectedly difficult.
Academic progress has slowed despite effort.
Schoolwork requires significantly more time or support.
Report cards don't seem to reflect your child's potential.
You are seeking accommodations or educational planning.
You want a clearer picture of your child's learning profile.
Common Questions
Does my child have a learning disability?
Can a psychoeducational assessment identify dyslexia?
Why is my child struggling in school even though they are smart?
Will an assessment help my child receive school accommodations?
WHEN FOCUS AND FOLLOW-THROUGH ARE HARD
ADHD Assessment
Explore how attention and executive functioning are affecting daily life—and what strategies may help.
This Assessment Is Helpful If...
Attention and focus are inconsistent.
Organization, planning, or time management are difficult.
Impulsivity or emotional regulation are affecting daily life.
Homework or schoolwork takes much longer than expected.
Teachers or healthcare providers have suggested further evaluation.
Accommodations or documentation may be needed for school or post-secondary.
Common Questions
How do I know if my child has ADHD?
What are the first signs of ADHD in children?
Can a child have ADHD and still do well in school?
Why does my child get distracted so easily?
What are signs of ADHD in girls?
IDENTIFY ADVANCED LEARNING NEEDS
Gifted Assessment
Identify advanced abilities and better understand the learning environment your child may need to thrive.
This Assessment Is Helpful If...
Your child learns unusually quickly.
Curiosity, reasoning, memory, or vocabulary seem advanced for age.
School feels unchallenging or repetitive.
You would like to apply to a gifted program or specialized school.
Teachers have suggested giftedness may be present.
You're seeking a better understanding of your child's unique strengths.
Common Questions
How do I know if my child is gifted?
What IQ score qualifies a child as gifted?
What does giftedness look like in kindergarten?
At what age can a child be tested for giftedness?
What happens during a Gifted Assessment?
LOOKING FOR AN ASSESSMENT FOR YOURSELF?
Adults & Post-Secondary Students
Assessment, reassessment, and documentation for ADHD, learning differences, post-secondary accommodations, professional exams, and workplace needs.
You’re in the right place. I’m here to help.
FROM FIRST CONVERSATION TO FINAL REPORT
What to Expect From Your Assessment
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Your assessment begins with a conversation about your concerns, developmental history, and the questions you would like the assessment to answer.
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Testing is completed over one or more individualized sessions using standardized measures selected for the questions we're trying to answer.
The testing is standardized. The human interaction isn't.
Some kids need more conversation; others want to get straight to work. Some need encouragement, movement, or time to settle in. Others want to know exactly what we're doing and why.
I adjust my pace, energy, explanations, and breaks to the person sitting across from me—so they have the best opportunity to show me what they can actually do.
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At the feedback meeting, I’ll walk you through the results, answer your questions, and help create a clear plan for what comes next.
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You’ll receive a detailed report that explains strengths, challenges, a diagnosis if applicable, and practical recommendations for home, school, and future planning.
The assessment process is designed to be thorough, collaborative, and manageable from beginning to end.
From our first conversation to the final feedback meeting, I'll guide you through each step so you know what to expect and why it matters.
Meet Kendra
Registered Psychologist | Founder of Blue Spruce Psychology
Every child has a unique mix of strengths, interests, and potential. An assessment helps tell the story behind how they learn and what they need.
Many families come to me after months, or even years, of wondering why things feel harder than they should. They often have questions about attention, learning, or academic progress, or whether their child's strengths are being fully recognized.
My role is to help make sense of what they're seeing.
I combine evidence-based assessment with curiosity, compassion, and careful attention to the child in front of me, so that families leave with meaningful answers, practical recommendations, and a clear sense of what comes next.
THE PARENT LIBRARY
Start With What You’re Wondering About
Not every question means your child needs an assessment. Sometimes, you simply need a clear place to begin.
The Parent Library offers practical, psychologist-written resources to help you make sense of learning, attention, executive functioning, giftedness, and assessment, and understand what may be worth exploring next.
Learning & Academic Success · ADHD & Executive Functioning · Gifted & 2e Learners · Understanding Assessments
New practical resources are added every two weeks.
PRESCHOOL TO ADULTHOOD
Supporting Children, Teens, and Adults Through Every Stage
Calgary Psychologist specializing in Psychoeducational, ADHD, and Gifted Assessments.
No matter where your family is in the journey, the goal remains the same: to better understand how you or your child learns, thinks, and experiences the world and to leave with practical recommendations that support long-term success.
Early Childhood (ages 4–5)
Questions often begin before school or during the first years of learning.
Delays in early learning or development
Attention or behavioural concerns
School readiness
Early signs of giftedness or learning differences
School-Age Children
(ages 6–12)
As academic expectations increase, learning and attention differences often become more noticeable.
Reading, writing, or math difficulties
ADHD concerns
Anxiety affecting school performance
Accessing school supports and accommodations
Understanding cognitive strengths
Adolescents
(ages 13–17)
As school becomes more demanding, understanding how a teen learns can improve confidence, independence, and future planning.
Executive functioning and organization
Academic performance
Preparing for high school or graduation
Self-understanding and self-advocacy
Planning for post-secondary accommodations
Adults
Clarity for post-secondary or the workplace, while supporting greater independence.
Updating previous assessments
Accessing post-secondary accommodations
Understanding life-long learning differences
Building confidence for future goals
Still Have Questions?
You don't need to have all the answers before reaching out. Many families connect for a consult call because they're unsure exactly what's contributing to their child's challenges, or even whether an assessment is the right next step.
I can help you think through what you've been noticing, what you're hoping to learn, and which type of assessment, if any, makes the most sense.
Send an Assessment Inquiry →
Assessments are scheduled directly with Kendra following an initial inquiry.
THOUGHTFUL CARE, MEANINGFUL RESULTS
A Practice Built on Trust
Over the years, I've had the privilege of working with many wonderful families. It means a great deal that much of my practice has grown through their word-of-mouth, as well as referrals from educators, physicians, and other professionals in Calgary.
“I just wanted to say thank you for all your help and guidance. The assessment report has really helped me understand and support myself, I can’t thank you enough for all your work and effort.”
“Thank you for being so kind and compassionate in all our sessions, I was initially terrified because of prior experiences but you made the assessments something to look forward to, it really felt like a safe place to express everything about myself.”
“I can’t thank you enough for everything - the time you spent with our son, the kindness you showed him, the support you gave us all. Knowing this diagnosis has resulted in so much positive change. We are grateful.”
Every Assessment Begins With A Question
If you're wondering whether an assessment may be helpful, I'm here to guide you in the right direction.
Assessments are scheduled directly with Kendra following an initial inquiry.
Complete the contact form or email me directly: kendra@bluesprucepsychology.ca
