Is your brain performing at its peak potential? Get a brain health assessment online and find out.
Our occupational therapists can provide a thorough cognitive assessment by video from your phone, tablet, or computer.
Currently available in Ontario. Coming soon to other provinces.
Getting a brain health assessment on Maple is easy
First, submit your request
Schedule your assessment with an occupational therapist at a time that’s convenient for you.
Initial assessments are $90 and follow-up consultations are $45. Your assessment will provide you with more information about your neurofunction, which can help your healthcare provider develop a treatment plan specific to your needs.
Assessments aren’t eligible for provincial health plan coverage. If you have private insurance, you may be eligible for coverage depending on your plan — please check directly with your insurer.
Log in to your Maple app at the time of your appointment. Next, you'll be matched with an occupational therapist
Your initial consultation will include a thorough functional cognitive assessment that evaluates 25 key cognitive skills, including :
- Attention
- Communication
- Memory
- Comprehension
- Judgment
Following your assessment, your occupational therapist will complete a report within 48 hours that you’ll be able to view and download from your profile. Brain health assessments aren’t intended to provide a diagnosis or treatment plan, but can help you understand your baseline functioning.
Review your assessment and next steps
Your occupational therapist will provide you with a summary of your assessment and recommendations for the next steps. Follow-up consultations are available depending on your needs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are brain health assessments available for everyone?
Yes. Brain health assessments are available to anyone, including healthy individuals who would like to have a baseline assessment completed.
A brain health assessment can help you determine baseline levels for various cognitive skills such as:
- Attention
- Communication
- Memory
- Executive function
- Comprehension
- Judgment
Several medical conditions can also cause someone to seek a functional brain health assessment. These include:
- Concussion
- Head injury
- Motor vehicle accident
- Neurological disorder
- Early or suspected dementia
Can a brain health assessment serve as a capacity assessment?
No. Although this assessment can provide useful information and insight that may indicate that someone requires a capacity assessment, it cannot replace a formal capacity assessment. This type of evaluation assesses a person’s mental capacity to determine if they can make decisions around property and personal care.
What are Occupational Therapists?
Occupational Therapists, also known as “OTs”, are healthcare providers who help solve problems that interfere with a person’s ability to do tasks and activities that are important to them. This includes everyday tasks like brushing your teeth, climbing stairs, getting dressed, playing sports, and engaging in social activities. OTs often work in a variety of settings, including hospitals, schools, corporate companies, and people’s homes.
Occupational therapists are regulated healthcare professionals. Becoming an occupational therapist typically requires six to seven years of schooling, which includes an undergraduate degree, a Masters Program, and a provincial certification exam.
All OTs on Maple are licensed in Canada.
Occupational therapists are regulated healthcare professionals. Becoming an occupational therapist typically requires six to seven years of schooling, which includes an undergraduate degree, a Masters Program, and a provincial certification exam.
All OTs on Maple are licensed in Canada.
Will the occupational therapist provide a specific treatment plan during the initial assessment visit?
No. The occupational therapist will complete a report within 48 hours of your assessment and will provide you with a summary of their findings and recommendations for the next steps. You can discuss the summary of your assessment with your primary healthcare provider. If you’d like to talk about your assessment in further detail or explore your occupational therapist’s recommendations, a follow-up visit may be required.
What can I expect for a follow-up visit?
During the follow-up visit, your occupational therapist can take you through your assessment results in further detail, review recommendations, and provide education about brain health education with self-directed strategies to help you with challenges you’re facing.
Is the cognitive assessment the same test as a MoCA?
No. MoCA stands for Montreal Cognitive Assessment. This test is most often used to screen for and assess dementia, Alzheimer’s, or related conditions. Both tests assess cognitive function, but the assessment itself is different.
What do I need to do to prepare for the brain health assessment?
Make sure you’re in a quiet, distraction-free space and have a piece of paper and a pen or pencil with you.
Schedule a virtual brain health assessment with an occupational therapist.
Get a functional brain health assessment online that evaluates 25 key cognitive skills, including attention, communication, and memory.
