A quick note about assessments:
Our assessments are designed to identify — or rule out — specific developmental or mental health differences. We help understand a child’s development and link the results with recommendations.
Please click to read the following resources:
Benefits of Autism Assessment?
What is a Psycho-Educational Assessment?
Differential Diagnosis: Navigating the Overlap of Autism, ADHD, Giftedness, and Anxiety?
Our private (non-BCAAN) autism assessment adheres to the Standards and Guidelines for Assessment and Diagnosis of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder in British Columbia. It includes:
We have clinicians fluent in Spanish, Mandarin, and Cantonese.
This assessment helps identify learning disorders or attention, behavioural, or emotional factors impacting achievement or daily skills.
Even if a child does not have a diagnosis, this assessment can identify strengths and areas for additional support.
Most children require a re-assessment before finishing secondary school or starting post-secondary. Assessment supports transition planning and helps identify accommodations and services for which the student is eligible in college or university or in the community (e.g. Community Living BC)
Please click here to read What is a psycho-educational assessment?
Not sure if your child needs an assessment? Looking for a reassessment or second opinion? A one to two-hour consultation meeting helps families determine their needs and create an action plan.
Akira Clinic is pleased to offer children and youth a place to connect, learn social skills, and build confidence and self-advocacy.
And you don’t have to be a client to join!
Facilitated by Dr. Darcie-Anne Bailey, our Social Group is for all neurodivergent children and youth. Sessions are organized for optimal experience by factoring age, need, and gender identity.
Complete with games, arts, crafts, and music, Dr. Bailey works with attendees to improve conversational skills, emotional expression, calming, problem solving, and respect for diverse ideas.
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