Author: Ghia Townsend

Is it ADHD or Something Else?

Many people who were diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder or Attention Deficit Disorder in the early 2000’s have come to question the exclusivity of that diagnosis, especially when it comes to learning. Psychological research over the past 2 decades has shown that many of the symptoms exhibited by children, teens or adults might be something quite different altogether....Learn More

How many hours does it take to complete an Educational Assessment?

This is one of the most common questions that clients and parents ask when they call to inquire about a comprehensive educational assessment that they can give to elementary schools, high schools, colleges, universities and graduate admission facilities. At Toronto Psychological Services, we never over-book. The day a client attends the one-hour intake session and pays a retainer. ALL the...Learn More

Confusion, Fragile Self-Esteem & Emotional Turmoil: The Adolescent Years

Parents have a well-known goal of keeping their children safe while they grow up and explore the world. The parents’ job is to protect, while the children’s’ job is to explore. Naturally, these opposing tasks can create tension. As tension mounts, changes begin to take fold. During early adolescence in particular, teens tend to turn away from their parents, where their attention is focused...Learn More

The Early Bird Gets the Worm ~ Early Psychoeducational Assessment

Many parents worry that getting a psychoeducational assessment means there is something wrong with their child. This is a myth – plain and simple. Unfortunately, due to such misbeliefs, along with other factors such as a lack of information, avoidance, etc., it is often the case that parents don’t send their child for a psychoeducational assessment until further into the schooling...Learn More