Autism Therapists in Airdrie, AB
Sarah specializes in the assessment of complex presentations of youth and adults, including but not limited to, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Learning Disabilities, ADHD, as well as Behaviour and Mental Health challenges.
Sarah has more than 10 years of clinical experience working with clients and families in private practice, school, and agency-based settings. Client populations include the age ranges of preschool to adults with a variety of clinical presentations. Sarah's work involves evidence-based assessment and treatment for individuals. The focus is placed on a strength-based model to foster resiliency and the development of an intervention plan to address areas of need.
Sarah specializes in the assessment of complex presentations of youth and adults, including but not limited to, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Learning Disabilities, ADHD, as well as Behaviour and Mental Health challenges.
Sarah has more than 10 years of clinical experience working with clients and families in private practice, school, and agency-based settings. Client populations include the age ranges of preschool to adults with a variety of clinical presentations. Sarah's work involves evidence-based assessment and treatment for individuals. The focus is placed on a strength-based model to foster resiliency and the development of an intervention plan to address areas of need.
I offer support with ADHD and attention challenges, autism, learning difficulties and academic concerns, giftedness and twice-exceptional presentations, anxiety, stress, emotional regulation, and behavioural concerns in children and teens.
I work with children, teens, and adults who are feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure how to move forward. Some are navigating focus or learning struggles, others are managing strong emotions, stress, or anxiety. Many are looking for answers about ADHD, giftedness, or behaviour challenges, either for themselves or for a child who seems bright but is having a hard time. My goal is to help you better understand what’s going on and support real and lasting change through insight and practical tools.
I offer support with ADHD and attention challenges, autism, learning difficulties and academic concerns, giftedness and twice-exceptional presentations, anxiety, stress, emotional regulation, and behavioural concerns in children and teens.
I work with children, teens, and adults who are feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure how to move forward. Some are navigating focus or learning struggles, others are managing strong emotions, stress, or anxiety. Many are looking for answers about ADHD, giftedness, or behaviour challenges, either for themselves or for a child who seems bright but is having a hard time. My goal is to help you better understand what’s going on and support real and lasting change through insight and practical tools.
The clients I work with are neurodiverse themselves, and/or have neurodivergent children.
In my private practice, I specialize in diagnostic assessments particularly for autism spectrum conditions/disorder. I work with children, adolescents, and adults to explore this aspect of neurodiversity in a comprehensive and individualized manner. My services can be provided in person, in a hybrid fashion, and also completely remotely in some cases.
The clients I work with are neurodiverse themselves, and/or have neurodivergent children.
In my private practice, I specialize in diagnostic assessments particularly for autism spectrum conditions/disorder. I work with children, adolescents, and adults to explore this aspect of neurodiversity in a comprehensive and individualized manner. My services can be provided in person, in a hybrid fashion, and also completely remotely in some cases.
Westcott has extensive experience assessing and treating neurodivergent populations positioning her practice as a trusted authority in this space.
Westcott Psychology is a premier provider of specialized psychological services focused on empowering individuals and couples through evidence-based mental health support and diagnostic services. Services include specialized assessment and counselling with the goal of achieving insight and clarity, to validate and reframe lived experience, and to empower clients with strategies that lead to long-term success.
Westcott has extensive experience assessing and treating neurodivergent populations positioning her practice as a trusted authority in this space.
Westcott Psychology is a premier provider of specialized psychological services focused on empowering individuals and couples through evidence-based mental health support and diagnostic services. Services include specialized assessment and counselling with the goal of achieving insight and clarity, to validate and reframe lived experience, and to empower clients with strategies that lead to long-term success.
Family members, spouse, friend or colleague dealing with a person with challenges. Young children, adolescents and adults struggling with anxiety, depression, social challenges, Neurodiversity.
Family members, spouse, friend or colleague dealing with a person with challenges. Young children, adolescents and adults struggling with anxiety, depression, social challenges, Neurodiversity.
Do you struggle with feeling disconnected
from yourself and others? Do you put your
needs at the bottom of the to-do list? Do you
wonder if life should feel somehow better?
Happier? Now more than ever, people are
feeling anxious, overwhelmed and uncertain
about how they are supposed to manage
their relationships, careers and their lives.
Pushing away your needs and not taking
time for yourself can lead to long-term issues
for your mind and body. I believe it
shouldn't be so hard to live a better life.
Do you struggle with feeling disconnected
from yourself and others? Do you put your
needs at the bottom of the to-do list? Do you
wonder if life should feel somehow better?
Happier? Now more than ever, people are
feeling anxious, overwhelmed and uncertain
about how they are supposed to manage
their relationships, careers and their lives.
Pushing away your needs and not taking
time for yourself can lead to long-term issues
for your mind and body. I believe it
shouldn't be so hard to live a better life.
Navigating ADHD or Adult Autism can feel overwhelming, but you don't have to figure it out alone.
Looking for clarity about your mind, learning style, or career path?
I provide comprehensive evaluations designed to give you clear, reliable answers. My specialized assessment services include:
ADHD Evaluations
Adult Autism Assessments
Psycho-Educational Testing
Career Assessments
By combining in-depth cognitive testing, standardized measures,
Navigating ADHD or Adult Autism can feel overwhelming, but you don't have to figure it out alone.
Looking for clarity about your mind, learning style, or career path?
I provide comprehensive evaluations designed to give you clear, reliable answers. My specialized assessment services include:
ADHD Evaluations
Adult Autism Assessments
Psycho-Educational Testing
Career Assessments
By combining in-depth cognitive testing, standardized measures,
Have you been feeling sad or burnt out? Are you bothered by constant thoughts that are pulling you away from enjoying your life? Do you often feel overwhelmed or stuck? Like life seems harder than it needs to be?
You are not alone! These are a few of the reasons people come to see me. We can work together on making your life feel meaningful and authentic again (or for the first time).
My approach to counselling is a collaborative one. I aim to create a validating and respectful environment where we can explore your thoughts, values, goals, concerns, and strengths. I will encourage you and gently challenge you every day together.
Have you been feeling sad or burnt out? Are you bothered by constant thoughts that are pulling you away from enjoying your life? Do you often feel overwhelmed or stuck? Like life seems harder than it needs to be?
You are not alone! These are a few of the reasons people come to see me. We can work together on making your life feel meaningful and authentic again (or for the first time).
My approach to counselling is a collaborative one. I aim to create a validating and respectful environment where we can explore your thoughts, values, goals, concerns, and strengths. I will encourage you and gently challenge you every day together.
Many are navigating single or multiple diagnoses such as ADHD, BPD, Autism, Cyclothymia, Bipolar Disorder 1 and Bipolar Disorder 2.
I help people who think deeply, feel intensely, and are tired of navigating it alone. Whether you’re navigating a diagnosis, significant life change, or relationship stress, I offer evidence-based, collaborative therapy that creates space for the full spectrum of your experience; without pathologizing you and honoring you as the expert of your life.
Many are navigating single or multiple diagnoses such as ADHD, BPD, Autism, Cyclothymia, Bipolar Disorder 1 and Bipolar Disorder 2.
I help people who think deeply, feel intensely, and are tired of navigating it alone. Whether you’re navigating a diagnosis, significant life change, or relationship stress, I offer evidence-based, collaborative therapy that creates space for the full spectrum of your experience; without pathologizing you and honoring you as the expert of your life.
She has extensive training and experience in the areas of self-esteem, stress management, specific learning disorders, giftedness, obsessive-compulsive disorder, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, autism spectrum disorder, anxiety, and depression.
Michelle is a Registered Psychologist who obtained her Master of Education in School and Applied Child Psychology from the University of Calgary. She has over seventeen years of experience as a special education teacher and school psychologist, has worked in several school boards within Alberta, and has served on various province-wide committees with a focus on mental health initiatives. Michelle uses a collaborative, strength-based approach when working with youth, their families, and various support systems to complete psychological assessments and provide counselling.
She has extensive training and experience in the areas of self-esteem, stress management, specific learning disorders, giftedness, obsessive-compulsive disorder, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, autism spectrum disorder, anxiety, and depression.
Michelle is a Registered Psychologist who obtained her Master of Education in School and Applied Child Psychology from the University of Calgary. She has over seventeen years of experience as a special education teacher and school psychologist, has worked in several school boards within Alberta, and has served on various province-wide committees with a focus on mental health initiatives. Michelle uses a collaborative, strength-based approach when working with youth, their families, and various support systems to complete psychological assessments and provide counselling.
I'm so glad you are here! I know how hard taking the first step in your mental health can be, but you are one step closer to getting back to your best self. I am passionate about the work I do, and feel that building rapport with clients allows for the most growth and success. I strive to ensure that my clients feel they are heard, understood and feel they are in a non-judgemental space to express all their thoughts and feelings. I am currently accepting new clients seeking individual therapy and specialize in children and adolescents, perinatal mental health and parent support and coaching.
I'm so glad you are here! I know how hard taking the first step in your mental health can be, but you are one step closer to getting back to your best self. I am passionate about the work I do, and feel that building rapport with clients allows for the most growth and success. I strive to ensure that my clients feel they are heard, understood and feel they are in a non-judgemental space to express all their thoughts and feelings. I am currently accepting new clients seeking individual therapy and specialize in children and adolescents, perinatal mental health and parent support and coaching.
I provide assessments for ADHD, ASD, learning disabilities, and other neurodevelopmental disorders.
I enjoy working with young people managing anxiety, mood, and emotion regulation. I am especially interested in OCD, body dysmorphia, selective mutism, substance use, and sleep challenges.
I also provide psychological assessments for children, adolescents, and young adults to help them learn more about themselves and how their brain works. I also provide gender-affirming counselling and assessment for folks across the lifespan.
I provide assessments for ADHD, ASD, learning disabilities, and other neurodevelopmental disorders.
I enjoy working with young people managing anxiety, mood, and emotion regulation. I am especially interested in OCD, body dysmorphia, selective mutism, substance use, and sleep challenges.
I also provide psychological assessments for children, adolescents, and young adults to help them learn more about themselves and how their brain works. I also provide gender-affirming counselling and assessment for folks across the lifespan.
We support clients with symptoms of anxiety, depression, ASD, disordered eating, parent-child conflict, ADHD, behavior difficulties, self-harm, trauma and other child related adjustment difficulties.
We specialize in play based therapies, trauma informed interventions, parent coaching, co-parent counselling and parent-child contact challenges. We offer PN7 interventions to help resolve your divorce matters. In Canmore, we offer child and family services.
We support clients with symptoms of anxiety, depression, ASD, disordered eating, parent-child conflict, ADHD, behavior difficulties, self-harm, trauma and other child related adjustment difficulties.
We specialize in play based therapies, trauma informed interventions, parent coaching, co-parent counselling and parent-child contact challenges. We offer PN7 interventions to help resolve your divorce matters. In Canmore, we offer child and family services.
Christine works with children, adolescents, individuals and couples. Areas include, but are not limited to, supporting with anxiety, depression, stress management/professional burnout, interpersonal conflict, internal conflict and other mental health concerns.
Christine works with children, adolescents, individuals and couples. Areas include, but are not limited to, supporting with anxiety, depression, stress management/professional burnout, interpersonal conflict, internal conflict and other mental health concerns.
Diana is a Registered Psychologist who strives to better the lives of others. Diana's special area of interest is addressing issues of anxiety, depression, trauma, anger management, separation, parenting, and stress. She has worked in a private and public sectors, incorporating techniques to fit the client's needs best. Some of the therapeutic techniques stem from CBT (Cognitive Behaviour Therapy), Solution Focused Therapy, EMDR, DBT (Dialectical Behaviour Therapy), and Play Therapy. She offers formal assessments, such as psycho-educational (school), ADHD, Learning disorders, and giftedness.
Diana is a Registered Psychologist who strives to better the lives of others. Diana's special area of interest is addressing issues of anxiety, depression, trauma, anger management, separation, parenting, and stress. She has worked in a private and public sectors, incorporating techniques to fit the client's needs best. Some of the therapeutic techniques stem from CBT (Cognitive Behaviour Therapy), Solution Focused Therapy, EMDR, DBT (Dialectical Behaviour Therapy), and Play Therapy. She offers formal assessments, such as psycho-educational (school), ADHD, Learning disorders, and giftedness.
ADD, ADHD, & ASD, Anxiety & Depression, ODD & CD, peer/family conflicts, self esteem & emotional regulation skills, problematic technology use, and psychoeducational assessments.
Hi! My name is Carlin Olynyk and I’m a Registered Provisional Psychologist working in Calgary and Airdrie with Off the Beaten Path. I provide compassionate and evidence-based support to youth and their families as they navigate the unique challenges and joys of adolescence. I aim to empower teens to take ownership of their lives and make positive changes by exploring their feelings, developing healthy coping skills, and building their self-esteem. I also try to individually tailor my approach to my clients, using a blend of behaviourist, cognitive-behavioural, narrative and person-centered theories to guide my practice.
ADD, ADHD, & ASD, Anxiety & Depression, ODD & CD, peer/family conflicts, self esteem & emotional regulation skills, problematic technology use, and psychoeducational assessments.
Hi! My name is Carlin Olynyk and I’m a Registered Provisional Psychologist working in Calgary and Airdrie with Off the Beaten Path. I provide compassionate and evidence-based support to youth and their families as they navigate the unique challenges and joys of adolescence. I aim to empower teens to take ownership of their lives and make positive changes by exploring their feelings, developing healthy coping skills, and building their self-esteem. I also try to individually tailor my approach to my clients, using a blend of behaviourist, cognitive-behavioural, narrative and person-centered theories to guide my practice.
I enjoy helping couples who are struggling to find closeness in their relationship; typical goals are usually to improve communication and overall connection. I equally enjoy supporting individuals young and old who struggle to manage anxiety, depression, obsessions compulsions, traumas (i.e., military, car accidents), grief and loss, addictions (I.e., sexual). Goals often become finding ways to process past hurts and learn how to manage their emotions in healthier ways. With trauma in particular, I find people need support to get past stuck points that make it hard to differentiate the here and now from the trauma itself.
I enjoy helping couples who are struggling to find closeness in their relationship; typical goals are usually to improve communication and overall connection. I equally enjoy supporting individuals young and old who struggle to manage anxiety, depression, obsessions compulsions, traumas (i.e., military, car accidents), grief and loss, addictions (I.e., sexual). Goals often become finding ways to process past hurts and learn how to manage their emotions in healthier ways. With trauma in particular, I find people need support to get past stuck points that make it hard to differentiate the here and now from the trauma itself.
Guided by curiosity, compassion, and creativity, I believe growth unfolds through authentic connection and hope. Each person carries inherent worth and is uniquely shaped by their life experiences. Together, we’ll explore how those experiences have influenced the way you see yourself and the world, gently reconnecting with your strengths and supporting your overall well-being.
I’m especially passionate about supporting children, youth, parents, and adults navigating complex needs, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship stress, or major life transitions. I offer collaborative, strengths-based therapy grounded in trauma-informed
Guided by curiosity, compassion, and creativity, I believe growth unfolds through authentic connection and hope. Each person carries inherent worth and is uniquely shaped by their life experiences. Together, we’ll explore how those experiences have influenced the way you see yourself and the world, gently reconnecting with your strengths and supporting your overall well-being.
I’m especially passionate about supporting children, youth, parents, and adults navigating complex needs, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship stress, or major life transitions. I offer collaborative, strengths-based therapy grounded in trauma-informed
Children experience the world differently from adults. While adults use words, children express themselves through play. Play therapy offers a safe space for children to explore emotions, develop coping skills, and build confidence.
Parenting can be both rewarding and overwhelming, especially when your child is struggling with anxiety, emotional regulation, or behavioural challenges. You don’t have to navigate it alone. I work with children (3 years old+), teens, families experiencing divorce or separation, and parents, creating a supportive space to build resilience, strengthen relationships, and improve emotional well-being.
Children experience the world differently from adults. While adults use words, children express themselves through play. Play therapy offers a safe space for children to explore emotions, develop coping skills, and build confidence.
Parenting can be both rewarding and overwhelming, especially when your child is struggling with anxiety, emotional regulation, or behavioural challenges. You don’t have to navigate it alone. I work with children (3 years old+), teens, families experiencing divorce or separation, and parents, creating a supportive space to build resilience, strengthen relationships, and improve emotional well-being.
My areas of experience and interest include, but are not limited to: Anxiety, Depression, Autism, Relationships, Anger Management, Life Transitions and Adjustment.
Hello and Welcome to my profile! I know it can be hard taking the first step in your mental health, but you are one step closer to getting back to your best self! I can assist you with setting effective goals and supporting you while you commit to achieving those goals. Using a client-centered, mindfulness approach, I am dedicated to providing clients with a safe and non-judgmental space to heal and grow. I strive to provide clients with an environment where they can explore their challenges. I am passionate about helping children, adolescents, and adults in their mental health journey.
My areas of experience and interest include, but are not limited to: Anxiety, Depression, Autism, Relationships, Anger Management, Life Transitions and Adjustment.
Hello and Welcome to my profile! I know it can be hard taking the first step in your mental health, but you are one step closer to getting back to your best self! I can assist you with setting effective goals and supporting you while you commit to achieving those goals. Using a client-centered, mindfulness approach, I am dedicated to providing clients with a safe and non-judgmental space to heal and grow. I strive to provide clients with an environment where they can explore their challenges. I am passionate about helping children, adolescents, and adults in their mental health journey.
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What is the most effective treatment for autism?
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) has come to be considered the standard treatment for children with autism spectrum disorder, and research has confirmed its effectiveness for many children. Therapists trained in ABA techniques work with children (and their parents) on developing social skills, communication and learning abilities, and everyday habits of hygiene and grooming. The clinician will tailor their program to the child’s particular need but the overarching goal will be to help them advance as far as possible toward independence based on their level of symptoms and decrease the need for additional special services. Families should seek a mental health professional specifically trained in ABA, and holding special certification in the technique, who has extensive experience not only with the approach but in using it with children with the same level of symptoms as the child who needs care.
How does ABA work?
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) sessions, which typically focus on positive reinforcement, can be intensive, lasting two or more hours several times a week, and continuing for two years or more. Therapists can also be expected to ask parents to take an active role in reinforcing lessons. Research has found that the technique can lead to major improvements that decrease the need for additional special services.
How does treatment for autism work?
Therapy sessions based on Applied Behavior Analysis will likely be frequent, intensive, and highly structured. After a thorough assessment, a therapist will help a child understand and develop skills in a range of areas, including communication, motor skills, social skills, self-care, play, and academic skills, as well as routines of daily living like hygiene. Typically, the therapist will help a child break down the components of a behavior—often referred to as the antecedent (what prompts an action), the behavior, and the consequence(what immediately follows)—and then reward the child at every step, while also asking parents to reinforce the lessons, and the rewards, throughout the day. This core therapy may be supplemented by occupational or speech therapy, and antidepressants, antipsychotics, and anticonvulsants may be prescribed to address specific severe symptoms.
How long does therapy for autism take?
Some people with autism spectrum disorder may be engaged in some level of therapy for many years, but research shows that treatment will be most effective if it is begun early and delivered intensively. When therapy begins by age 3, children tend to be better able to grasp and adopt the skills needed to manage everyday life, including attending school and establishing social relationships. This type of early-intervention treatment regimen is highly structured, typically involving 20 to 40 hours of one-on-one therapy per week, along with additional hours of engagement managed by parents, for a period of two years or more, although the duration of treatment is dependent on the child’s level of symptoms and pace of progress.