Comprehensive psycho-educational assessments for children, adolescents, and adults — helping you understand how you learn and unlock the support you deserve.
I am a psychologist in private practice with over 40 years of experience specializing in the assessment and diagnosis of Learning Disabilities, ADHD, and Anxiety Disorder. My clients range from Kindergarten through post-University age.
I hold a B.A. and M.Ed. from McGill University, where I also served as an Assistant Professor in Educational Psychology for 10 years. I have worked as an Educational Psychologist at Concordia University, and as an Educational Consultant on the Montreal Children's Hospital's multimodal ADHD research team.
My colleague is a fluently bilingual psychologist who conducts assessments in both English and French. As OPQ members, our assessments are covered by private insurance plans.
"A diagnosis is the first step towards a tailored treatment plan."
Marlene Dworkind, M.Ed., O.P.Q.
"Marlene assited me in diagnosing a long-standing learning disability overlooked since childhood, allowing me to obtain accommodations and successfully pass a major professional exam."33-year-old Management Consultant
Each assessment is comprehensive, individualized, and designed to give you clear answers and a practical path forward. Assessments span from Kindergarten to post-University, including adult evaluations.
LDs affect how a person processes verbal and non-verbal information, making reading, writing, and mathematics a significant challenge. A formal assessment identifies your individual pattern of strengths and difficulties, unlocking targeted accommodations and strategies that can be applied throughout the lifespan.
ADHD is a neurobiological condition that typically emerges in early childhood and intensifies during key transitions — starting high school, university, or a new career. Assessment covers all three clinical presentations: Inattentive, Hyperactive/Impulsive, and Combined, across all age groups.
Anxiety often appears alongside learning difficulties or on its own — manifesting as performance anxiety, fear of failure, panic, or chronic worry that compounds academic and professional challenges. Assessment determines whether difficulties stem from attention, anxiety, or both, and informs appropriate treatment and accommodation recommendations.
Whether your child is struggling in the classroom, your teenager is facing the pressures of university entrance, or you're an adult navigating a career transition — every evaluation is individually designed to provide clear answers and open the right doors.
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Each assessment is shaped around you. Your history, your challenges, and your goals guide every step of the process — ensuring the evaluation is as individual as you are.
A structured intake session to review history, presenting concerns, prior assessments, and goals. This shapes the scope and approach of the evaluation.
Standardized testing across cognitive, academic, attentional, and emotional domains. Sessions are paced appropriately for the client's age and stamina.
A detailed and comprehensive written report integrating all findings, clinical observations, diagnostic impressions, and tailored recommendations for school, university, or work settings.
A dedicated meeting to review results together, answer all questions, and discuss next steps including referrals, accommodations, and personalized recommendations.
Ready to take the first step? Reach out to schedule a consultation or ask any questions you may have. All inquiries are responded to within one business day.