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)
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) All About You- A Support Group For Siblings - Online

September 29, 2021

The All About You is an online support group for children, aged 8-12, with a sibling who has a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). This group will offer interactive activities to create a fun space focused on them and their interests. This group strives to provide siblings with a safe space to express their feelings, learn about ASD, and meet and connect with other children whom share common experiences.

Kerry's Place - (FFS) Ontario Autism Program - Online

September 29, 2021

Foundational Family Services are available to all families registered in the Ontario Autism Program (OAP) as part of the new needs-based program.

This live webinar is for family members who live in York Region or Simcoe County and want to learn more about Foundational Family Services, including eligibility and how to find services.