Toronto Neurodevelopmental Centre

Diagnostic Assessments & Therapy for Children, Adolescents and Adults with Neurodiversity

Tourette's Syndrome, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Level 1 Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD/Asperger), Depression, Anxiety, OCD, Stress, Learning Disabilities & Giftedness

We help provide understanding, effective strategies and positive solutions

Childhood, adolescence, and adulthood are times of extraordinary physical, emotional, social and intellectual growth.

Emotional and mental challenges and adjustments are an important—and typical—part of childhood through to independent adult life. But sometimes, mental health issues, behaviours or symptoms (including Tics, ASD (Level 1 Autism/Aspergers), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Anxiety, OCD), which are Neurodevelopmental disorders, as well as Stress, Anxiety, and Depression, can become overwhelming and may interfere with:

typical development
self-esteem & mood
academic achievement
motivation
social interactions
task initiation and completion
partner relationships
family relationships
career achievement
and everyday functioning

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How can a Clinical Neuropsychologist help me or my child?

Unique to the Toronto Neurodevelopmental Centre is our Director, Dr. Robyn Stephens, a Clinical Neuropsychologist. A Clinical Neuropsychologist is a licensed Clinical Psychologist with the College of Psychologists and Behavioural Analysts of Ontario (CPBAO) who has attained further comprehensive knowledge and expertise through:

Additional graduate level academics, and training to understand the brain-behaviour relationship and the complexity and overlap of neurodevelopmental disorders
Post graduate clinical training focussed internships and Post Doctoral fellowships in the Department of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine, UHN
College of Psychologists and Behavioural Analysts of Ontario Registration academic, training and oral examination competence to practice in the field of Clinical Neuropsychology
Over 10 years training under U of T appointed Clinical Supervisers, Dr. Paul Sandor, MD, FRCP (C), Neuropsychiatrist, and Dr. Colin Shapiro, MD, FRCP(C), Neuropsychiatrist, at the Tourette Syndrome Neurodevelopmental Clinic, UHN

The qualifications of a Clinical Neuropsychologist support a scientifically based understanding and application of a brain-related perspective when interpreting clinical assessment results, and competency to formulate and provide accurate clinical diagnoses through differential diagnoses inclulding ruling in/out other clinical presentations which may present or overlap with similar symptoms. Dr. Stephens holds CPBAO credentials to clinically assess, diagnose and provide therapy for all age groups (children, adolescents and adults) as well as families.

Through a comprehensive diagnostic process (not simply questionniares), at Toronto Neurodevelopmental Centre we offer focussed insight to gain a deeper understanding of each individual's strengths and challenges. Acquiring this level of clinical knowledge provides a well informed basis for not only diagnostic formulation, but also tailored treatment planning, academic recommendations, professional/work accomodations, and program selections. Individualized intervention and therapy is always unique to the needs of every one of our patients and their personal goals.

We also offer services by our highly trained and dedicated clinicians, working under the supervision of Dr. Stephens, including: therapy sessions to learn skills for managing anxiety, depression, or social challenges. Strategies for getting "unstuck", for improving motivation, setting and establishing personal goals, relationship communication, and for learning how to best navigate "the world" most successfully and less stressfully, across academic, post secondary, relationship, work/professional and family scenarios.

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How can a Clinical Neuropsychologist help me or my child?

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How can a Clinical Neuropsychologist help me or my child?

Unique to the Toronto Neurodevelopmental Centre is our Director, Dr. Robyn Stephens, a Clinical Neuropsychologist. A Clinical Neuropsychologist is a licensed Clinical Psychologist who has attained further comprehensive knowledge and expertise through:

Additional graduate level academics to understand the brain-behaviour relationship and the complexity and overlap of neurodevelopmental disorders
Post graduate clinical training through focussed internships and Post Doctoral fellowships
College of Psychologists of Ontario Registration requirements and passing oral examination competence to practice in the field of neuropsychology

The qualifications of a Clinical Neuropsychologist support a scientifically based understanding and application of a brain-related perspective when interpreting clinical assessment results, and a well qualified abilty to determine and provide accurate diagnoses with differential diagnoses by ruling in/out other clinical diagnoses which may present with similar symptoms.

With comprehensive diagnostics, we can provide individualized intervention, assessments and therapy that explores neurodevelopmental and neurocognitive functioning unique to every one of our clients. This specialized insight produces a deeper understanding of the strengths and challenges of each individual for tailored treatment planning, academic recommendations, and program selection.

Dr. Stephens holds College of Psychologists of Ontario licensing credentials to assess and provide therapy for all age groups (children, adolescents and adults) and families, and our well trained qualifying clinicians, under the supervision of Dr. Stephens, offer individual therapy sessions to better manage anxiety, depression, getting "unstuck", to improve motivation, and to learn how to navigate more successfully, and less stressfully, through academic, post secondary, relationship, work and family situations.

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We help provide understanding, strategies and solutions

Childhood, adolescence, and even navigating adult years can be times of extraordinary emotional, social and intellectual growth.

Emotional and mental challenges and adjustments are an important—and typical—part of childhood as well as adult life.

But sometimes,Learning disabilities, mental health issues or symptoms (such as Tics,ASD/Asperger's ADHD, Anxiety, OCD) related to Neurodevelopmental disorders, can become overwhelming, and may interfere with:

typical development,
self-esteem & mood,
academic achievement,
social interactions,
partner relationships,
family relationships,
career achievement
and everyday functioning.

Book a Consultation Looking for Answers?

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The Toronto Neurodevelopmental Centre specializes in comprehensive Assessments, Diagnostic evaluations, and personalized Therapy/Treatment to improve the daily lives and mental health of children, adolescents, adults, couples and families, by providing knowledge, insight, psychoeducation, understanding and individualized therapy sessions based on current scientific research, clinical expertise and practical effective strategies.

We are happy to offer in person clinical assessments and therapy sessions at our convenient downtown Toronto location, across from OCAD University and nearby public transportation and parking.

Online therapy or online clinical assessments can be arranged for those unable to attend our clinic in person, although we strive to arrange the initial appointment/session in person, if possible, to have the opportunity to make "real life" clinical observations and to form the basis of a strong therapeutic relationship.

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