Children's Treatment Network - Psychological Services

Psychological Services

We provide neuropsychological consultation, assessment and diagnosis for children and adolescents who have complex medical and/or neurological conditions or some neurodevelopmental disorders. Our clinicians take an evidence-based approach to clinical care. We strive to integrate our services within the larger community team and contribute to goal setting and program/treatment recommendations whenever possible.

What we do

We provide neuropsychological consultation, assessment and diagnosis for children and adolescents living in York Region and Simcoe County. A neuropsychological assessment can provide information about many areas of a person’s cognitive and social-emotional functioning including:

Intelligence
Academic achievement
Language
Visual-spatial processing
Fine motor & visual-motor processing
Attention
Learning & memory
Executive functioning
Anxiety & low mood

Neuropsychological assessments are similar to psycho-educational assessments but are designed to understand the relationship between cognitive skills, behaviour and brain function. With permission from the family, we share information and recommendations about programming and services with a child’s team, including educators, therapists and physicians.

Eligibility

We accept referrals for children and adolescents between the ages of 4 and 18 (up to 21 if the individual is still in high school) who have a known neurological or neurodevelopmental condition including:

Acquired brain injury (e.g. traumatic brain injury, stroke, brain tumour, encephalitis)
Seizure disorder
Cerebral palsy (only children who are being followed by a pediatrician at CTN in the Neuromotor clinics)
Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (referrals accepted only from the Mackenzie Health FASD clinic)
Complex medical conditions believed to impact neurodevelopment

Referrals

Referrals for a neuropsychological assessment at CTN are accepted from most community professionals but NOT from families directly. Prior to completing the Specialty Services Referral Form professionals are advised to contact Dr. Saltzman-Benaiah to ensure the appropriateness of the referral. Referrals will not be accepted without pre-approval.

If your child has been booked for a virtual assessment, please click here.

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Who we are

Dr. Jennifer Saltzman-Benaiah, Clinical Neuropsychologist, Specialty Services Coordinator for Psychological Services

Dr. Sarah Duff-Canning, Neuropsychologist

Carol-Anne Johnston, Psychometrist

Patty Barnes, Administrative Assistant
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Psychology resources

“Say it again Dr Jen” channel on Youtube
Dr. Ross Greene’s Collaborative and Proactive Solutions
Dr. Stuart Shanker’s Self-Reg
Mental Health Resource List for York Region and Simcoe County

Psychology Posts at CTN:
How are you doing? Identifying family goals and managing expectations
How are you doing now? Managing resources
Do What Works for You
Protect Yourself from Too Much Information
Three Months into a Pandemic: This isn't a sprint, it's a marathon
Living in the Present

Mental Health Talk Series:
Part 1: Recognizing Children’s Emotions
Part 2: Take Action at Home
Part 3: Anxiety Lives Here

EVENTS

Kerry's Place - (FFS) Introduction to Autism Spectrum Disorder - Online

April 17, 2021

This live webinar is for family members and caregivers who want to learn more about Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Common characteristics of ASD, possible strengths, needs, learning styles and profiles of persons with ASD will be introduced as well as effective strategies to support your child or loved one.

Kerry's Place - Caregiver Nonviolent Crisis Intervention - Online

April 19, 2021

Participants will be provided with an overview of the verbal and non-verbal communication concepts and strategies taught in the Nonviolent Crisis Intervention® (NVCI-CPI) training program that can help in the support and care of family members, or people they support, with Autism Spectrum Disorder, both at home and in the community.