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ADHD & Autism assessments & counselling for adults & teens across Alberta
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Many people spend years wondering why certain things seem harder than they appear to be for everyone else. You may have struggled with focus, organization, emotional regulation, sensory sensitivity, social exhaustion, procrastination, overwhelm or feeling like you're constantly working harder just to keep up.
An assessment can provide clarity, validation & a deeper understanding of how YOUR brain works.
Many adults seeking an ADHD or Autism assessment have spent years questioning themselves.
They've been called distracted, lazy, disorganized, sensitive, awkward, too emotional or simply told they need to try harder.
Others have become experts at masking. They've learned how to appear successful while privately struggling with overwhelm, burnout, executive functioning challenges, sensory overload or feeling different from those around them.
An assessment isn't about finding something wrong with you.
It's about understanding yourself more fully.
When we understand how our brains work, we can stop blaming ourselves for things that were never
character flaws in the first place.
Feeling overwhelmed by everyday demands such as organizing tasks, managing time, prioritizing responsibilities or following through on plans
Struggling to stay focused, frequently losing track of conversations, becoming distracted, forgetting important details despite good intentions
Experiencing intense emotions, frustration, rejection sensitivity, irritability or difficulty managing stress. Emotional regulation challenges can significantly impact relationships & daily life
Feeling exhausted from constantly trying to keep up, manage responsibilities or meet expectations. Many spend years pushing through
overwhelm before seeking answers
Also know as camoflauging. Learning to hide differences, rehearse social interactions or imitate others to fit in. While masking can be effective in the short term, it often leads to exhaustion, anxiety & a loss of self understanding
Feeling overwhelmed by sounds, lights, textures, smells, crowds or other sensory experiences. Sensory processing differences can affect work, relationships & daily comfort
Feeling drained after social interactions, struggling to understand unwritten social expectations or feeling like social situations require more effort than they seem to for others
Many seek an assessment after years of wondering why they don't quite relate to the experiences of those around them
Difficulty managing deadlines, staying organized, maintaining productivity or navigating educational environments. An assessment can help identify strengths, challenges & potential accommodations
Sometimes people aren't looking for a diagnosis as much as they are looking for answers. Understanding how your brain works can reduce self blame, increase self compassion & help guide future decisions
Focusing on the day to day challenges people actually experience, rather than just diagnostic criteria, our team is here to help.
We frequently support:
We frequently support:
Many of Heather's clients arrive after years of trying to understand why certain parts of their life feel more difficult than they seem for others.
Heather has a special interest in supporting neurodivergent adults & teens through ADHD & Autism assessments. Her approach is collaborative, compassionate & focused on helping people gain meaningful insight into themselves.
She believes an assessment should do more than provide a diagnosis. It should help people better understand their strengths, reduce self blame & identify practical strategies that support long term well being.
Our step by step process
Understanding Starts Here
Whether you're exploring ADHD, autism, executive functioning challenges, masking, sensory sensitivity or neurodiversity,
We are here to help
We acknowledge our main practice is located within Treaty 6 Territory and within the Métis homelands and Métis Nation of Alberta Region 4. This place is a traditional meeting ground and gathering place for multiple First Peoples including the Nehiyawak (Cree), Anishinaabe (Salteaux), Niitstapi (Blackfoot), Métis, Dene, and Assiniboine, whose footsteps have marked these lands for centuries. Our online service spans what is today called Alberta and the Northwest Territories, which include Treaties 4, 6, 7, 8, 10 and 11.
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