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Sometimes a pediatrician would like a second opinion so they may send a referral to the Child Development Services (CDS) autism clinic at the Alberta Children’s Hospital. The process typically includes a waiting period of several months after seeing the pediatrician, but the timing varies depending on demand. We would encourage parents to attach their own observations with the referral for a more thorough referral to the CDS. When your family has gone through the process, you can expect to come out with an assessment (s) and a letter of diagnosis, plus some orientation sessions for the parents guiding them to additional services. This service is covered by the provincial health plan.

Your family doctor might be qualified to diagnose ASD, if not they may send a referral to a Developmental Pediatrician. The developmental pediatrician is able to assess and potentially write a letter of diagnosis which is a document stating the child has the diagnosis but doesnt usually include any recommended services. Some professionals in Calgary experienced with assessing autism can be seen here.

Offers psychological assessment and therapy for Individuals, Couples and Families, as well as Specialized Services for Neurodivergence with ADHD and Autism Across the Age Span

Alpine Psychology is a community mental health practice with a team of psychologists that provide assessments and counselling support services.

Aspen Psychology supports lasting change through cutting-edge, innovative, evidence-based therapies that promote deep, long-term healing. Their highly trained team provides inclusive and effective care for children, families, couples, and individuals across the lifespan. They are passionate about helping people enhance well-being, discover meaning and purpose, and feel inspired in daily life. They value working with families and couplesfostering understanding, strengthening connections, and navigating lifes challenges together. They also offer ADHD, autism, gifted, and psychoeducational assessments to help clients understand their strengths and needs.

Allison Beckman Psychological Services is an approved BDS & SS provider offering psychological intervention and counselling as well as assessments and consultation services. They can provide FSCD Clinical Coordination Services and Sibling Intervention (SibShops).

Provides assessment and therapy services for children, teens, and young adults with neurodivergent presentations (e.g., ASD, ADHD, Tourettes, Learning Disabilities, Intellectual Functioning, Giftedness, etc.), and/or mental health concerns (e.g., depression, anxiety). Parent consultation regarding issues related to ASD diagnoses are also available (e.g., sleep issues, toileting concerns, behavioural challenges).

For over 25 years, Caroline has worked with kids, teens, and parents to boost resilience, confidence, learning, and overall well-being.

CanLearn Society provides assessments for ages 6+ through adulthood for ADHD, learning difficulties, giftedness, and mental health concerns related to these. They have a limited capacity to provide Autism (ASD) assessments starting at 18 months of age. CanLearn can also offer ADHD and ASD coaching; short-term counselling; group programs for ADHD, emotional regulation, and social skills; as well as literacy services.

Provides specialized and compassionate mental health care to children, adolescents, and their caregivers. Services available hybrid, In-person clinic in Canmore and virtual services available (across Alberta). Dr. Moline provides therapy and comprehensive assessment services. Therapy can involve interventions with children and adolescents and/or parent consultations. Psychological and psychoeducational assessment services are offered for youth aged 6 18. Assessments for families from Edmonton, Red Deer, etc. can be provided with a hybrid of virtual and in-clinic sessions to reduce travel. Autism assessments specifically can be completed with 1 in-clinic day.

Choose You Resilience and Wellness Centre offers heart-forward, attachment-based counselling for children, youth, adults, and couples. Therapy is neurodiversity-affirming and trauma-informed to foster lasting growth and connection. The practice also provides psychoeducational and/or mental health assessments for youth and adults, blending clinical expertise with a strengths-focused lens. They also offer a community program for neurodiverse young adults that provides a welcoming space to connect with others. While its not a formal intervention or therapy group, its a facilitator-led opportunity to build friendships, share experiences, and enjoy meaningful activities together.

Connecting Dots is a family centered agency in Calgary, offering therapy, assessments and counseling for individuals and parents of children with special needs. They use evidence-based practices and neuro-diversity affirming approaches to help families learn and grow to meet their potential.

Monica offers psycho-educational, social-emotional, behavioural, and career assessments, as well as counselling services for children, adolescents, and young adults. In her practice, she utilizes a holistic and integrative approach to ensure that the unique needs of each client are met.

At Creative Sky Psychology, they embrace a holistic approach to mental wellness, with their personalized, client centred strategies. Their unique methodology focuses on fostering meaningful change by tailoring therapy to an individuals learning style, strengths, and challenges. Their philosophy emphasizes creating tailored strategies to build resilience and meaningful change.

Cultivate provides neurodiversity affirming counselling and assessment services on a pay what you can basis for children, youth, and adults.

In 2023 & 2024, Fish Creek Psychology was proud to be named one of the 40 Best Psychology Practices in Calgary. Fish Creek Psychology is an initiative established in 2014 by a group of experienced professionals who have provided assessment, consultation, and counselling services to children and youth with learning, emotional, and behavioural needs. Their primary purpose is to provide information about an individuals learning and development to help them reach their potential and achieve success at home, at school and in the community.

Krista Forand provides comprehensive assessments for all ages, primarily focusing on Autism, ADHD, learning disabilities and giftedness. Comprehensive reports are provided with detailed assessment results and conclusions, as well as useful recommendations for home, school, and work. Client consultation regarding relevant community and government support is also provided.

Grit Psychology provides comprehensive assessments for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in children, youth, and adults. Their team uses standardized tools and clinical expertise to evaluate cognitive, social, and adaptive functioning. The assessment process culminates in a detailed report outlining strengths, challenges, and recommendations for support or interventions. These assessments help families, educators, and healthcare providers make informed decisions regarding treatment and educational planning. In addition to assessments, Grit Psychology offers tailored therapeutic interventions for individuals with ASD. Professionals with experience in ASD are Danielle Gelleny, Ryan Doucet, Vanessa de Guzman, Annemarie Rued-Fraser, Brittney Giacchetta, and Shaheena Kassam (subject to change please contact them for current professionals).

Dr Hauck is an experienced child psychologist providing neuroaffirming autism assessments for children up to age six. Additional services include intellectual assessments for children up to age fifteen, including for giftedness or determining PDD eligibility. Her specialty areas include toddler autism assessments and then connecting parents to available services, as well as diagnosis of girls.

Dr. Lori Henriksson is a Registered Psychologist and Director of Henriksson Psychological Services. She has over 25 years of experience working with children and youth aged 3 to 20 years old. Dr. Henriksson specializes in assessment, and she has worked in clinical and educational settings including Alberta Childrens Hospital (Autism Spectrum Disorder, Cumulative Risk Diagnostic Clinic, Developmental, and Neuromotor clinics), private clinics and agencies, and school districts. She takes a strength based, family-centered approach to understanding how an individual thinks and learns, and how they can best be supported in achieving their potential. Currently only providing psychological assessments. Not currently offering intervention at this time.

Counselling, Intervention, Consultation.

Innerlogue Therapy & Psychology has a team of psychologists and counsellors who provide assessments and therapy for neurodivergent children, teens, and adults, including ASD, ADHD, learning disabilities, intellectual disabilities, giftedness, and twice-exceptional (2e). They also offer support for mental health concerns such as anxiety, depression, couples and family therapy. To ensure accessible care, they have Masters-level practicum students who offer sliding-scale fees and affordable counselling services. Their sessions are available in a hybrid format, with in-person appointments at the clinics in NW and SW Calgary, as well as virtual services across Alberta.

IDEAS provides Speech-Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Psychology and Specialized Tutoring services to children, adolescents and families in and around the city of Calgary. Assessment, therapy, consultation and workshops are offered by each discipline. Interdisciplinary assessment and consultation services are available. They are located in the Willow Park Center with free parking.

Launch Psychology offers assessments and counselling services to youth and their families in the Calgary area. Warm, compassionate and highly skilled, they offer sliding scale assessments and low-fee counselling to families facing financial challenges.

Specializes in psychoeducational assessment for learning disabilities, gifted assessment at all ages, ADHD assessment including adults, autism assessment including adults, and mental health assessment (e.g., anxiety, depression, personality). Offers counselling for common problems that people face such as adjusting to school, new jobs, or relationships.

LittleKind Psychology offers psychological assessment and intervention services with specialized experience providing neuro-affirming care to children and families

McAtee Psychology is a Calgary-based clinic dedicated to supporting neurodivergent individuals through assessment, diagnosis, and beyond. They offer comprehensive assessments for autism, ADHD, learning differences, and mental health concerns, as well as neuro-affirming counselling for autistic children, teens, and adults, and for parents of autistic children. Their team understands that each person experiences the world differently & strive to create a welcoming, judgment-free space where clients feel safe, seen, and supported. Whether in person or online, theyre happy to collaborate on any accommodations that help clients feel more comfortable and empowered during their sessions.

Gavin dedicated himself to learning and understanding himself alongside his neurodivergent identity. Gavins research projects focused on the relationship between mental and physical health, emphasizing adult and childrens self-improvement through self-acceptance, personal growth, and self-awareness. After completing his Masters, Gavin immersed himself in sports as a competitive swimming coach and in mental health as a counsellor, specializing in adolescent and family trauma.

Breanne McTaggart is a registered psychologist specializing in psychoeducational assessments for children aged 3 to 17 and adults. Breanne has experience completing assessments to diagnose autism spectrum disorder (utilizing the ADOS-2 and ADI-R), ADHD, learning disabilities, intellectual disabilities, giftedness, anxiety, and depression.

Providing specialized and compassionate mental health care to children, adolescents, and their caregivers. Dr. Moline provides therapy and comprehensive assessment services. Therapy can involve interventions with children and adolescents and/or parent consultations. Psychological and psychoeducational assessment services are offered for youth aged 6 18.

Areas of Expertise: Assessment, counselling, child psychology, ADHD, learning disabilities, Anxiety Disorders, Parent/Child Relationships

Offers psychological and psychoeducational assessment for learning, emotion, ADHD, autism, cognitive functioning, and giftedness. Also offers counselling for youth and young adults.

Provides formal assessments for Autism Spectrum Disorder. Works individually and with teams. Uses DIR/Floortime as primary guide. Area of expertise is preschool age, but also supports older children, teens, and parents.

Individuals with Differences works with persons of all ages who struggle with anxiety, depression, major life stressors, social challenges, behavioral issues and families with individuals who have disabilities. Services Include: Parents coping with raising a child with complex needs, adults, adolescents, and young children struggling with anxiety, depression, social challenges, an Autism Spectrum Disorder, or all neurodiversities. Family members, spouse, friend or colleague dealing with a person with challenges. Providing customized workshops and courses for your organization in my areas of specialty.

Specializes in understanding ASD in the context of mental health struggles, as well as understanding mental health struggles in the context of ASD. Is particularly interested in neurodiversity in girls and young women. Passion is treating children, adolescents, and young adults who struggle with low mood, anxiety, and/or OCD.

You can get a private assessment done from a Registered Psychologist without a referral. This process is often much faster, but also more expensive. Typically, you can expect a diagnosis and an extensive psychological report. Generally, the cost is around $3000 and up. This service is paid out of pocket or with your extended employment health care benefits and is not covered by the provincial health plan. See for our list of psychologists (there are many more to choose from in the city).

Restored Wellness provides mental health services for children, youth, adults and families. They offer counselling and assessment, and a collaborative team approach to helping families thrive.

Rocky Mountain Psychological Services (RMPS) is dedicated to helping children and teens work through any issues they have towards becoming self-confident, successful young adults.

Registered Psychologist, Paloma Scott is highly experienced in offering support to complex cases with children, youth, adults, and families who have a variety of difficulties, such as Trauma (PTSD), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Specific Learning Disorder (SLD), Giftedness, Depression, Anxiety, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD), etc.

Heart Berry Psychology provides comprehensive assessments for children, adolescents, and adults, using a neuro-affirming and strengths-based approach. Whether you are seeking clarity, self-understanding, or support in navigating next steps, their goal is to create a welcoming space where your experiences are validated and understood.

The psychologists at Solasta Counselling and Psychological Services in Calgary strive to provide compassionate, person-focused, high quality counselling therapy and psychological services to help clients meet their therapy goals. Two of the clinicians at Solasta are completing autism assessments using the ADOS-2 and ADI-R for all ages (Dr Gillian McKirdy and Scott McKirdy, Registered Psychologists).

Amal founded Inner Strength Counselling in 2014. Amal has over 10 years of counselling experience and is a committed, compassionate, non-judgemental, caring, and dedicated psychologist.

Multidisciplinary Therapy Services for Pediatric and Adult Clients

Springbank psychology provides counseling and assessment services for kids, youth, adolescents, adults and parents. Counseling services support anxiety, depression, ADHD needs, school and academic needs, along with parenting needs, family supports, trauma services, and couples counseling. Springbank Psychology also provides social skills groups for various ages, reading intervention supports for kids as well as workshops and groups on various topics for youth, parents, adults and families.

Assessment and Counselling Services for All Ages.

Through the Woods Psychology supports individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder and their families through counselling and assessment services. The team provides ASD and psychoeducational assessments, as well as therapy that addresses anxiety, school stress, family dynamics, and life transitions. Specialized approaches such as EMDR, CBIT for tic disorders, and dog-assisted therapy help create flexible options for diverse client needs. Services are available evenings and weekends, with direct billing to make access easier.

Kids ETC is an organization that provides psychological services to young children, adolescents and their families. Our executive director, Dr. Stacey Tomanik is a registered psychologist with over 25 years of experience treating children with autism spectrum disorders using applied behavioural analysis (ABA). She provides assessment, diagnosis, treatment and consultation services.

Westside Child Psychologys child psychologists are specifically trained in pediatric psychology, both in the formal assessment and treatment sense.