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Neurodivergence Diagnosis & Designation Counselling

Support in Understanding ADHD, Autism, Learning Disabilities & Provincial Designation Pathways

Navigating neurodivergence—whether for yourself or your child—can feel overwhelming. Our Neurodivergence Diagnosis & Designation Counselling service provides step-by-step support for individuals, parents, and families seeking clarity around ADHD, Autism, Learning Disabilities, or other neurodivergent traits. We help you understand your profile, determine whether to pursue formal assessment, and guide you through accessing school, workplace, and healthcare supports.

What This Service Includes:

1. Pre-Diagnostic Exploration

  • Review of symptoms, strengths, and challenges

  • Understanding masking, burnout, sensory needs, and executive-function patterns

  • Identifying whether ADHD, Autism, LD, or other neurodivergent profiles are possible

2. Guidance on Getting a Formal Diagnosis

  • Clarifying the difference between:

-psychological assessment
-medical diagnosis
-educational designation

  • What each province requires

  • Whether private or public assessment is best for your situation

3. Support for Parents & Families

  • Navigating school systems

  • Understanding IEPs, 504 plans, SLP/OT involvement

  • How to advocate without burning out

  • Building a strengths-based narrative for your child

4. Coaching Around Self-Identification

  • For adults who are exploring neurodivergence

  • Understanding strengths, sensory patterns, communication needs

  • Identifying accommodations and supports

  • Emotional support through identity discovery

5. Accessing Funding, Benefits & Accommodations

  • We help you understand eligibility and how to apply for:

  • Disability Tax Credit (DTC)

  • Assistive technologies

  • School supports (IEP, designation categories)

  • Workplace accommodations

  • Community programs

6. Step-by-Step Roadmap

  • You leave with a clear roadmap:

  • What to do next

  • Whether to pursue diagnosis

  • Which professionals to see

  • Which forms or documents are required

  • Expected timelines and costs

  • Scripts for communicating with school or workplace

Who This Service Is For:

Support in Understanding ADHD, Autism, Learning Disabilities & Provincial Designation Pathways

  •  Adults exploring ADHD, Autism, AuDHD, or Learning Disabilities

  •  Parents seeking clarity for their child

  •  Teens/adults waiting for assessment

  •  Newcomers to Canada who are unfamiliar with provincial systems

  •  Employers seeking guidance for accommodating staff

FAQ

1. Do you provide a formal diagnosis?

No. We do not diagnose. We guide you through where, how, and whether to pursue a diagnosis, and help you prepare for the assessment process.

2. Can you help me understand between public and private assessment?

Yes. We outline wait times, cost, provincial rules, and which pathway fits your needs and budget.

3. Do you help with workplace accommodations?

Absolutely. We help you identify needs and how to communicate with HR.

4. Can you help with school designations like ASD, MID, LD, Gifted, or ADHD?

Yes. We explain each category, what documentation is required, and how to speak with teachers and administrators.

5. What if I’m not sure if I’m neurodivergent?

That’s very common. We help you explore traits and build clarity without pressure.

6. Are sessions available online?

Yes, Canada wide.

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