Individuals who wish to be eligible to receive the services of Community Living British Columbia (CLBC) must have specific assessments completed to help CLBC determine whether they meet their criteria for services.
What does it Assess?
For individuals aged 16 and older, this assessment helps determine eligibility for Community Living BC (CLBC) services, which support the transition to adulthood for those with diagnoses such as Autism Spectrum Disorder, Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, and/or Intellectual Disability. It typically includes the assessment of:
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Cognitive abilities
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Adaptive functioning (e.g., daily living skills)
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Developmental history
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Impact of disability on daily functioning
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*Depending on the individual needs, the assessment may also include:
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An Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) assessment if ASD is suspected but not previously assessed and diagnosed.
Typical Format
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Initial Consultation
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This 1-hour session provides a chance to learn about the individual’s personal history, current functioning, and goals for the transition to adulthood. This information helps guide the assessment process and ensures that the necessary information is gathered to support CLBC application requirements. The assessment plan is also discussed during this session.
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Assessment Sessions
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Include standardized testing of cognitive abilities and adaptive functioning typically completed over one to two 2-to-3-hour appointments.
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Scoring and Report Preparation
All the collected information is scored, analyzed, and integrated into a comprehensive written report. The report is available approximately* 2-4 weeks after the final testing session.
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*Please note: Delays in receiving forms/questionnaires will extend the timeline for completing the report.
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Completion of the CLBC Eligibility Form
Assessor Report
If the test results and background information are found to meet CLBC’s eligibility requirements, the CLBC Eligibility Form – Assessor Report is completed.
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Feedback Session
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This 1-hour session gives us an opportunity to meet with the individual and/or caregivers to explain the results, provide a clear explanation of any diagnoses (if applicable), answer questions, and discuss individualized recommendations for support, intervention, and next steps, including (if applicable) how to use the psychological report and CLBC Eligibility Form – Assessor Report as part of the CLBC application process.
Fee Structure and Assessment Estimate:
Hourly Rate:
$250/HR
Estimated Total Cost of CLBC Assessment:
$1,625.00 - $2,000.00
(Based on an estimated 6.5-8 hours of assessment, scoring, and report preparation)