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Who
we are and what we do
We provide clinical assessment and strategy
coaching for children, teens, and adults who may have a neurological
difference that impacts their social interaction, cognitive
processing, mood, attention and planning. Our clients usually
have a complex profile that includes
Asperger Syndrome
(AS), "high functioning" autism or PDD-NOS. We
recognize and appreciate the positive strengths of AS, and we are
actively involved with many individuals with AS, their spouses, family
members, and AS community groups.
We are also involved in capacity building,
providing consultation, professional
development workshops, and other services to schools, public and
private entities (including those connected to the legal system).
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for Asperger's,
HFA and PDD-NOS |
 We
provide therapeutic support and life strategies for individuals with
Asperger Syndrome,
"high functioning" autism or PDD-NOS; and relationship coaching
for "neurotypical
- aspie" couples. Our positive perspective
emphasizes ASD strengths and is sensitive to co-occurring
conditions such as anxiety, depression, obsessive thoughts
etc.
We also provide Professional
Development workshops for teachers and other professionals
working with individuals with an ASD.
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| Assessment & Adult ASD Diagnosis |
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clinical diagnosis or psycho-educational assessment with follow-up intervention
can help a child or teen struggling with social differences (Asperger Syndrome), attention issues (AD/HD),
a learning
disability, or establish eligibility for
a gifted
education program. We also provide diagnosis of adults wondering if they
are on the spectrum.
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| Parenting
Skills and Family Mediation |
 We
provide family
mediation
and co-parenting skills
training to help moms and dads meet the needs of children
experiencing divorce.
We also provide parent
coaching for single parents, blended families,
and families with a child who has unique needs.
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| ASD-friendly
Resources |
The Practical Guide to Living on the Wrong Planet
You can download (for free) copies of the readings from our popular
workshop series for young adults with AS / HFA. These modules have
useful information and strategies that have been efective for others.
A facilitator's guide (with Powerpoints participant handouts) is under
development, and will be posted when it is completed.
Thanx to the Neuro-Diverse Empowerment Arrangers (Laura
Bettcher, Ennien Ashbrook, Adam Glendon) for their contributions.
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Psychological services are often reimbursable
through extended health plans.
To find out more information or to book an
appointment.
Phone: (403) 477-7503
Fax: (403) 201-6754
email: ndgiesbr@ucalgary.ca
We
share office space with ISTAR (speech and language therapist)
Suite
401 - 301 14 St NW (in Kensington)
Calgary, AB
T2N 2A1
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