BC Child Private Assessment List - Vancouver Island
Families do have the option to obtain an assessment outside of the BC Autism Assessment Network. However, assessments outside of BCAAN must adhere to the same standards and guidelines to be eligible for funding from the Ministry. Registered psychologists, pediatricians, and psychiatrists may provide private assessments.
Private assessments can range in price and may require other specialized assessment documentation dependent on the age of your child. You may also be able to use your extended medical benefits to cover some of the cost.
VarietyBC offers a private assessment grant for children aged 4 and under for families within their income cap: https://www.variety.bc.ca/support/assessments/
While waiting for assessment, you can start to research interventions and supports. AutismBC runs a Waiting for Assessment Workshop that would help understand the assessment process. Learn more about the workshop here.
DR KELLY PRICE 104-777 Blanshard St, Victoria, BC V8W2G9 (250) 886-9788 Email: info@drkprice.com The current wait time is approximately 8 months. The cost of an Autism assessment is $2950. **shares waitlist with Dr. Vellet |
MINDKEY HEALTH #11-810 Humboldt St (Mezzanine) Victoria, BC V8V 5B1 (250)370.0358 Westshore Location Belmont Market The waitlist is currently closed for 2024. |
CAMPBELL & FAIRWEATHER PSYCHOLOGY GROUP 201– 6543 Portsmouth Rd., Nanaimo BC, V9V 1A3 (250) 933-4884 The current wait time is approximately 2 years. Still accepting referrals. The cost is $3900 for under 6 and $4700 for over 6 up to age 18. |
COMPASS CLINIC Unit #2 - 4488 Wellington, Lakeview Plaza, Nanaimo BC (within Red Canoe Pediatrics) (604)709-3515 Currently taking waitlist |
N. SONYA VELLET PH.D, R.PSYCH (Comox Valley) 109-618 Anderton Road, Comox, BC (778) 879.6449 Up to 7 years, 7 months of age the wait is 7-9 months and the cost is $2950 **shares waitlist with Dr. Price |
SEASONS FAMILY CENTRE 405-3960 Quadra Street, Victoria, BC CAN Around 12-13 months wait time. 12 months of age to 25 years. We charge $3000 for ASD assessments under 6. For over 6, we still charge $3000 if a psych-ed has been done within the past ~2 years. If a psych-ed has not been done, we offer a combined option for both psych-ed and ASD assessments for $4000; we do this in order to properly rule out differential diagnoses. |
DISCLAIMER – We do not oversee the Private Clinicians. We provide a list to assist with making informed decisions. Please ensure to do your due diligence when choosing an assessor.
This is not an exhaustive list.
Families do have the option to obtain an assessment outside of the BC Autism Assessment Network. However, assessments outside of BCAAN must adhere to the same standards and guidelines to be eligible for funding from the Ministry. Registered psychologists, pediatricians, and psychiatrists may provide private assessments.