ASSESSMENTS
DISC
DIAGNOSTIC INVENTORY FOR SCREENING CHILDREN
♥ DISC is a standardized assessment tool designed for the early identification of children (0 to 5 years of age) who are suspected to have a developmental disability.
♥ DISC identifies children requiring further assessments and directions regarding their development.
♥ DISC examines developmental skills in eight areas: Fine Motor, Gross Motor, Receptive Language, Expressive Language, Auditory Attention & Memory, Visual Attention & Memory, Self Help and Social Skills.
Other Assessments Available
Speech and Language Assessment
Inaam (Nima) Sahar, Reg. CASLPO
Speech and Language Pathologist
www.speechsolutioncentre.ca
Nima is a speech and language pathologist with a Master’s degree in the field, a CASLPO designation, and extensive experience in employing skilful speech and language therapy for children with special needs, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and hearing loss at the preschool.
Speech and Language Assessment
Sue McMillan, Reg. CASLPO
Speech and Language Pathologist
www.speechsolutioncentre.ca
Sue is a Speech-Language Pathologist with over 22 years experience providing direct therapeutic intervention, parent and caregiver training and community consulting. Her caseload is heavily focused on children, youth and young adults with complex communication and social skills needs including Autism Spectrum Disorders, ADHD, Learning Disability, Apraxia of Speech and Stuttering.
Psychology
Elena Viola
Registered Psychological Associate
evpsychology@gmail.com
Elena Viola is a registered Psychological Associate, licensed to practice counselling and school psychology with children and adolescents in Ontario. As well, she is a professional member of the Canadian Psychological Association. She has over 15 years of experience in providing a wide range of Psychological services with children, adolescents, and young adults who present with a variety of behavioural, learning, and social-emotional challenges. She has expertise in the assessment factors in clarifying the underlying difficulties which affect learning, such as: learning disabilities, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorders, executive functioning, intellectual/developmental disabilities, giftedness, as well as social-emotional concerns such as anxiety, depression, disruptive behaviour disorders, and trauma. She also conducts assessments with young adults for the purpose of identifying appropriate accommodations at the post-secondary school level for students with learning disabilities.
