About Us

OAC is a private facility that provides diagnostic assessments and consultation services for children, youth and adults experiencing a wide range of challenges and differences that may include: learning and academic difficulties, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, developmental disability and social emotional or behavioural difficulties as well as giftedness. Our assessments support tailored intervention by pinpointing areas of challenge and providing recommendations to improve functioning across areas. Diagnostic assessment can also facilitate access to services in a variety of educational and community settings.

We work with other professionals in the community, including family physicians, pediatricians, psychiatrists, child development centers, government ministries, and school personnel, to provide comprehensive assessment services and coordinated intervention.

We are a group of Doctoral and Master’s level psychologists trained in psychological assessment. We specialize in the assessment and diagnosis of children and youth with a variety of presenting problems including developmental delays, learning and cognitive/intellectual disabilities, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, autism spectrum disorder, and fetal alcohol spectrum disorders, as well as social-emotional and behavioural difficulties. We also specialize in the assessment and diagnosis of adults with presenting problems including learning and cognitive/intellectual disabilities, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, and autism spectrum disorder. Note that we do not assess/diagnose adult mental health disorders (please contact your community mental health centre to explore related services). Our clinical psychologists are registered with the College of Psychologists of British Columbia.