Frequently asked questions
Here you'll find answers to common questions about the Pathway to Indpendence approach, our assessment tools, and how we can help you measure the essential skills needed for independence. Our approach is designed to be both easy to use and highly effective, ensuring that you get the insights you need.
How do you build an assessment plan from our assessment menu?
Our platform allows you to completely customize your assessment plan by selecting specific assessment modules that align with the skills you want to measure. You can tailor the plan to the individual's or program's unique needs, goals, or plan.
Does it cost more if I create a slimmed down assessment plan versus using all of the assessments for a comprehensive evaluation?
No, the cost is not affected by the number of assessment modules you include in your plan. You can choose a comprehensive assessment plan that covers all skill areas without incurring additional charges.
What options are there for who completes the assessments?
We offer both self-reports for the individual being assessed and informant reports that can be completed by anyone who knows the subject well, such as a parent, teacher, or program support staff member.
What if the cost a concern?
We understand cost is a consideration. We offer different pricing options to fit various needs. Please visit our Pricing page to explore available plans.
What is the age range for the assessments?
The Pathway to Independence Assessment options were designed for individuals 14 years of age through adulthood.
What is the difference between Adaptive Living Skills and Social Emotional Learning skills?
Adaptive living skills and social-emotional learning skills are closely connected, as both are essential for functioning independently and successfully in daily life. Social-emotional skills—like self-awareness, self-management, and relationship skills—support the confidence and regulation needed to apply adaptive living skills such as decision-making, communication, and self-care. Together, they enable individuals to navigate real-world challenges with competence and resilience.
What skill areas are you able to choose from?
The assessment offerings you're able to choose from include all of the skills in the areas of adaptive living and social emotional learning. You create a customized assessment plan that specifically targets the skills relevant to the individual's needs and goals.
Do you offer discounts to non-profits?
Yes, we offer discounts to non-profit organizations. Please contact us for more information and to discuss your specific needs.
How long does it take to get set up with an account and ready to send assessments?
The setup process is quick and easy. Once you sign up, you can typically get your account set up and start sending assessments within a short amount of time.
Is it easy to use?
Our platform is designed to be intuitive and easy to use. We provide resources and support to ensure you have a seamless experience creating and administering assessments. Customer support is available when you need it.
Are the assessments suitable for neurodiverse and neurotypical individuals?
Most adaptive life skill measures were created to focus on the identification and assessment of individuals with intellectual disabilities, hence a lower basal and items designed with this population in mind. The P2I Assessment System was designed to assess the adaptive functioning of both neuro-majority individuals, as well as those with learning differences or developmental disabilities that present with mild to moderate delays in the areas of executive functioning, life skills and social communication. The assessment system is designed to identify the adaptive life and social emotional learning needs of individuals without an identified disability, as well as individuals with ASD, ADHD, Learning disorders, Anxiety, and more
How do you make sure data stays secure and safe?
The assessment platform has been independently audited and has obtained SAE 3150 Type II – Service Organization Control (SOC 2) certification. Type II is the highest level of certification specified by that standard.
As part of that certification, there is regular third-party technical security reviews of the system and significant issues are addressed promptly.
All data is held in Amazon Web Services’ data center in Central Canada. Canada was chosen to leverage that country's Privacy Laws and to be compliant with EU and UK GDPR requirements. Further details are available here https://aws.amazon.com/security/. Additional data backups occur daily which are transferred to another AWS site in Ireland, fully encrypted.
The platform was developed using Microsoft software and standards. The latest versions were used and any new versions of all system software are rapidly installed, particularly if there is a security implication.
Transport Layer Security (TLS) encryption, HTTPS (RSA 2048 bit) is used for all transmitted data, and all data is held Encrypted at Rest, using Microsoft’s Transparent Data Encryption (TDE) on SQL Server Enterprise Edition. All backups are held encrypted.
You control who has access to your system and data. It is important for your users to practice sound security practices by using strong account passwords and restricting access to their accounts to authorized persons. Two Factor Authentication (2FA) is enforced on your site for all administrators and is available for Assessment Manager and Respondent roles if you choose to enforce it.
Still have questions?
If you haven't found the answer you're looking for, don't hesitate to reach out! Our team is here to help you navigate Pathway to Indpendence and make the most of our assessment tools.