Dr. Dianne O'Connor

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Licensed Psychologist in the Province of Ontario. Diplomate in School Neuropsychology from The American Board of School Neuropsychology. Post Graduate Certificate in School Neuropsychology. Certificate in Attachment Treatment. Practice areas include Clinical Psychology, School Psychology and Counseling Psychology. Private practice providing consultations, psychological assessments, school neuropsychological evaluations and interventions to a diverse population of children, adolescents and young adults, and their families. Practical, solution-oriented approach with clinical, school neuropsychological, cognitive/intellectual, psycho-educational assessment and intervention skills. Strengths include strong assessment, counselling and people skills; a positive, common sense orientation; excellent written communication skills and experience developing and presenting training programs, workshops and seminars; excellent report writing skills (comprehensive reports with sound recommendations and intervention strategies). Excellent diagnostic skills with training and experience in making a differential diagnosis and diagnosing a range of clinical and cognitive/intellectual disorders. Extensive experience working in a multidisciplinary team setting and with challenging, diverse populations.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

PRIVATE PRACTICE, Established a private practice, 1987 – present

PSYCHOLOGIST, Toronto District School Board, 1987-2009

CONSULTANT to Addiction Treatment Centres, Social Service Agencies, Educational Institutions, 1987-1997

SUPERVISORY EXPERIENCE:

INSTRUCTOR, Ryerson University in Toronto, 1986-1987

SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT/PROFESSOR at Yorkville University (Online Program), 2003-2005

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