Professional Services and Community Agencies
The Learning Disabilities Association of Halton-Hamilton (LDAHH) does not endorse any of the service providers who are listed on this site, but we do endorse your right to know about them.
LDAHH provides this database as a mechanism through which individuals, organizations, or practitioners can list their services, and consumers can find resources in our community. We encourage consumers to extensively research any service or individual provider they are considering working with.
ADHD
- Assessments & Counselling for ADHD & Learning Disorders Psychological testing, behaviour recommendations, treatments, and interventions 416-560-6910 info@peakminds.ca
- Canadian ADHD Coaches Association The Canadian ADD Coaches Association is an online directory of Canadian ADD and ADHD Coaches.
- Centre for ADHD Awareness, Canada (CADDAC) The Centre for ADHD Awareness Canada, is a national, non profit, umbrella organization providing leadership in education and advocacy for ADHD organizations and individuals across Canada. 416-637-8584 erin.cozad@caddac.ca
- Nutritional Tools for ADHD Gentle, natural tools that help manage the symptoms of ADHD. Whether you're looking to enhance existing treatment or try a completely natural approach. Natasha Decarie, Certified & Registered Nutritionist 905-815-2517 natasha@nutrinat-oakville.com
Alternative Interventions
- Dr. Sonya Doherty, N.D. Dr. Doherty specializes in biomedical treatment of autism, ADD/HD, OCD, Speech Delay and Tourette Syndrome. Biomedical treatment assesses and treats children on an individual basis using safe, effective, natural treatments. 905-631-0880
- Learning Solutions Intensive one-to-one program (approx. 30 hours) to correct the learning problems related to ADD and/or learning disabilities/dyslexia. Specifically addresses focus/attention, energy level, reading fluency and comprehension, writing, math, organization (905) 825-3153 kimwr@cogeco.ca
- Mind Over Dyslexia Licensed and certified Davis Dyslexia Correction Facilitator with over 20 years of experience in schools, including a strong emphasis on Special Education. (905) 464-4798 helen@mindoverdyslexia.ca
- Play Therapy for Children Support for children and adolescents dealing with anxiety and other emotional concerns related to their learning disability. We also offer two summer groups: Sibshops (for kids who have a brother or sister with special health or developmental needs) and T (905) 580-7529 playtherapy1@hotmail.com
Community Support
- Charity Village
- Community Living North Halton Community Living North Halton
- YMCA Hamilton/Burlington (905) 632-5000
Educational Support and Tutoring
- Beyond the Classroom In home tutoring. Many of our tutors share backgrounds in special education, and we have experts that work with us to help kids who have anxiety.
- Concierge Tutoring Specialized tutoring for children with unique learning profiles (905) 581-4052 info@conciergetutoring.ca
- GeerLINKS Educational Therapy & Consulting Providing foundational links to help students become independent and lifelong learners 905-877-3515 dianegeerlinks@primus.ca
- Halton Educational Services Halton Educational Services provides direct instruction & educational programming for students with special needs including ongoing assessment. Additional services: family support & professional development/workshops. (905) 699-4722 susan.haltonedservices@gmail.com
- OnCOURSE Education (Hamilton) provides remedial and tutoring programs, credit courses in individualized and small group settings. We also offer guidance counseling and advocacy support. (905) 525-1234 info@oncourseeducation.com
- Oxford Learning Centre – Burlington Reading, Writing, Math and Organization Skills tutoring (905) 332-1212 burlington@oxfordlearning.com
- Rainbow Connections – Learning Disabilities Specialist (Georgetown) Expertise remediating learning disabilities with customized programs that address the root cause of the learning challenge. Strengthening the auditory, visual, and memory processes needed to achieve academic success and improve self-esteem. 905-873-9491 paulette@rainbowconnections.ca
- StudySpot Educational Services We provide one-on-one academic support for students with learning disabilities. We teach skill development in the areas of organization, time management, reading comprehension, note-taking, writing and test & exam preparation. (416) -781-9018 john@studyspot.ca
- Summit Learning Centre Summit Learning Centres Inc. is an Ontario based company that has been operating since 2001. Summit has since grown to 15 learning centres in 14 cities throughout Ontario and has just recently began offering innovative after school learning programs for (905) 631-7506 tutoring_burlington@summitlearning.ca
- Sylvan Learning Sylvan's dedicated teachers provide students with the individualized education they need to unlock their potential in the classroom and beyond.
- The Centre for Literacy & Learning Reading and Writing Assessments, Remedial Tutoring, Computer Assisted Technology & Training, Parent & School Consultations (905) 333-1040 cjepson@literacyandlearning.ca
- The Foundations for Learning Centre Our goal is to improve 1) the communication from the eyes to the brain (binocular vision) and 2) the response to education (processing the visual information) to offer clear comfortable vision and lifelong learning. Feel free to phone at 905-338-2020. 905-338-2020
- Tutor Bright An in-home tutoring agency with a variety of programs to lend everyone a helping hand, from toddlers to adults, whatever their needs may be. 289-814-2147
- WRight It! Provides a systematic multi-sensory remedial approach to teaching children with Dyslexia and Learning Disabilities in an individualized or small group setting. 647-970-3317 IAM2107@yahoo.com
Legal
- ARCH – Legal Resource Centre for People with Disabilities Legal services in precedent-setting cases to individuals with disabilities (416) 482-8255
- Justice for Children & Youth
Mental Health/Counseling and Therapy
- Mental health resource site for parents and teachers to help answer questions about children’s behaviour and ways to respond
- Artemis Assessment & Treatment Centre When you're struggling, whether it's with a relationship problem, a learning disability, an attention deficit disorder, or depression and anxiety, you need help and support. You want to resolve the problem and find the tools to move toward a happier, more (905) 632-5145
- B & C Health, Child and Adolescent Services B & C Health is a psychology clinic that offers psycho-educational assessments for children and adolescents. These include both giftedness and learning disability identification. 905-814-8200 info@bnchealth.ca
- Burlington Psychological & Counseling Service Burlington Psychological and Counselling Services (BPCS) is a clinical psychology practice that offers assessment and treatment services to children, adolescents and adults. (905) 631-9991 info@burlintonpcs.com
- Canoe Therapy Interdisciplinary pediatric clinic providing services in Psychology, Occupational Therapy, Speech-Language Pathology, Physiotherapy and Behaviour Therapy. Services in psychology and occupational therapy offered in English and French. 905-633-9222 info@canoetherapy.ca
- Dr. Dan Dalton & Associates Psycho educational Assessment Services plus Psychological, Counselling and other assessment services. individual , couple and family counselling. Over 170 mental health professionals in over 60 Central Ontario communities. Services available in 33 lang (888) 245-5516
- Dr. Lesley Miller, Licensed Psychologist Psycho-educational assessment/treatment for Adults presenting with Learning Disabilities, Attention Deficit Disorder, Asperger's Disorder, Anxiety, Depression 905-335-5300 info@lesleymiller.ca
- Halton Psychologists Halton Psychologists provides assessment & treatment services for the general public. Services are offered for children, adolescents, adults and families. Licensed psychologists, Drs. John and Pires and their associates provide a wide range of psychol (905) 878-6650 psychdocs@gmail.com
- Hamilton Psychological Services Psychological Assessment and Diagnoses Psycho Educational Assessment, Family Therapy, Couples Therapy, Individual Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Play Therapy , Consultation (905) 527-5991 drmaroes@marneemaroes.ca
- Kaplan & Kaplan Psychologists Psychologists and Assessment Centre in Hamilton, Ontario (905) 529-5131 faith@kaplanpsychologists.com
- Nelson Youth Centres Nelson Youth Centres is an accredited children's mental health organization that provides a unique combination of therapeutic group programs for children and youth, and parent support services. 905-681-2611 office@nelsonyouthcentres.com
- Oakville Psychologists Clinicians in our practice have extensive experience in assessment, diagnosis, treatment and consultation. 905-337-1895
- Psychological Educational Assessment and Counselling Psychoeducational and psychodiagnostic assessments (Grades 1 – 12, college, university), counselling & Psychotherapy (insomnia treatment, anxiety, depression) 416-560-6910 info@peakminds.ca
- ROCK (Reach Out Centre for Kids) A children's mental health centre that provides a multi-disciplinary approach to the assessment and treatment of children, adolescents and families in difficulty 905-634-2347
- Shift Cognitive Therapy & Assessment 905-849-1288
- THERAtivity Psychotherapeutic Services THERAtivity provides psychotherapeutic services for children, teens and families. Counselling services encourage children and teens to express themselves through creative means, building on strengths to resolve difficult situations. 905-581-6622 alyse@therativity.com
- Woodview Mental Health and Autism Services Private school for children with autism. Registered with the Ministry of Education, established in 1992. (905) 689-4727 info@wlcwoodviewcc.com
Occupational Therapy
- Canoe Therapy Interdisciplinary pediatric clinic providing services in Psychology, Occupational Therapy, Speech-Language Pathology, Physiotherapy and Behaviour Therapy. Services in psychology and occupational therapy offered in English and French. 905-633-9222 info@canoetherapy.ca
- Lakeshore Occupational Therapy Wendy has been an occupational therapist for over 25 years and has worked with both children and adults throughout her career. She has a private practice in Burlington Ontario. (905) 536-2062 cliftonwendy@hotmail.com
- Monarch House We provide speech language and communication assessment and treatment for children up to age of 18. Areas covered include articulation, language comprehension and expression and stuttering. (905) 849-7993 chris@cdco.com
- Reach Therapy Services Our occupational therapists (OTs) work with children and youth, from birth through young adulthood. We have expertise working with children and youth who have a variety of challenges, including learning disabilities, attention deficit disorder, autism spe 905-814-6329
Private Schools
- Blyth Academy
- Burlington Christian Academy (905) 639-7364 office@onlyatbccs.com
- Chisholm Academy Chisholm Academy - Grades 7-12. All students have an IEP and extensive access to technology. (905) 844-3240 info@chisholmcentre.com
- Halton Hills Christian School Our school currently offers the Arrowsmith Program for those students who have been diagnosed with learning disabilities. This program was developed by the Arrowsmith school in Toronto and is based on neuroscience research to identify and strengthen seve (905) 877-4221 development@haltonhillschristianschool.org
- OnCOURSE Education (Hamilton) provides remedial and tutoring programs, credit courses in individualized and small group settings. We also offer guidance counseling and advocacy support. (905) 525-1234 info@oncourseeducation.com
- TALC Academy TALC Academy is a private school for children experiencing difficulty with their education and learning. 905 319 7011
- The Gregory School of Exceptional Learning Full service day school for students with L.D., communication disorders and attention difficulties. (905) 304-9269 principal@gregoryschool.ca
- Virtual High School (519) 589-3444 principal@kwprivateschool.com
Psychoeducational/Psychological Assessments and Diagnosis
- Artemis Assessment & Treatment Centre When you're struggling, whether it's with a relationship problem, a learning disability, an attention deficit disorder, or depression and anxiety, you need help and support. You want to resolve the problem and find the tools to move toward a happier, more (905) 632-5145
- B & C Health, Child and Adolescent Services B & C Health is a psychology clinic that offers psycho-educational assessments for children and adolescents. These include both giftedness and learning disability identification. 905-814-8200 info@bnchealth.ca
- Burlington Psychological & Counseling Service Burlington Psychological and Counselling Services (BPCS) is a clinical psychology practice that offers assessment and treatment services to children, adolescents and adults. (905) 631-9991 info@burlintonpcs.com
- Canoe Therapy Interdisciplinary pediatric clinic providing services in Psychology, Occupational Therapy, Speech-Language Pathology, Physiotherapy and Behaviour Therapy. Services in psychology and occupational therapy offered in English and French. 905-633-9222 info@canoetherapy.ca
- CASE Psychology CASE Psychology provides services exclusively for kids and teens. Services include Psychoeducational and diagnostic assessment, ADHD assessment, Autism Assessment, Behaviour/ADHD support, Parent Consultation, and Social-Skills groups. 905-336-6961 info@casepsychology.com
- Chisholm Psychological Assessment Centre Assessment of learning problems or attentional issues in students of all ages. 905-844-3240 info@chisholmcentre.com
- Dr Erin Warriner, Clinical Psychologist & Neuropsychologist Comprehensive neuropsychological, educational and psychological assessments for children, adolescents and adults. (905) 746-2404 drewarriner@sympatico.ca
- Dr Michelle Sala & Associates Dr Sala is a psychologist, fluent in French and able to conduct psyched assessments in both French and English 905-525-0259 Michellesala@drsala.ca
- Dr. Carmen Weiss & Associates Comprehensive assessments and treatment and expedited reports and feedback for learning disabilities, autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, and intellectual disabilities in children, adolescents, and adults. 289-427-5577 intake@drcarmenweiss.ca
- Dr. Dan Dalton & Associates Psycho educational Assessment Services plus Psychological, Counselling and other assessment services. individual , couple and family counselling. Over 170 mental health professionals in over 60 Central Ontario communities. Services available in 33 lang (888) 245-5516
- Dr. Lesley Miller, Licensed Psychologist Psycho-educational assessment/treatment for Adults presenting with Learning Disabilities, Attention Deficit Disorder, Asperger's Disorder, Anxiety, Depression 905-335-5300 info@lesleymiller.ca
- Halton Psychologists Halton Psychologists provides assessment & treatment services for the general public. Services are offered for children, adolescents, adults and families. Licensed psychologists, Drs. John and Pires and their associates provide a wide range of psychol (905) 878-6650 psychdocs@gmail.com
- Hamilton Psychological Services Psychological Assessment and Diagnoses Psycho Educational Assessment, Family Therapy, Couples Therapy, Individual Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Play Therapy , Consultation (905) 527-5991 drmaroes@marneemaroes.ca
- Kaplan & Kaplan Psychologists Psychologists and Assessment Centre in Hamilton, Ontario (905) 529-5131 faith@kaplanpsychologists.com
- Murray & Folino Psychology Professional practice in school psychology providing comprehensive psycho-educational assessments for children, adolescents and adults. Practitioners are licensed. Various locations serving Halton, GTA and York Region. 905-580-0217 intake@psych-mfa.ca
- Oakville Psychologists Clinicians in our practice have extensive experience in assessment, diagnosis, treatment and consultation. 905-337-1895
- Pryor, Lindor & Associates Individual Family & Marital Counselling; Psychological & Psychoeducational Assessments ; Autism, PDD & Behavioural Assessment (905) 849-4545 pryorlinder@bellnet.ca
- Psychological Educational Assessment and Counselling Psychoeducational and psychodiagnostic assessments (Grades 1 – 12, college, university), counselling & Psychotherapy (insomnia treatment, anxiety, depression) 416-560-6910 info@peakminds.ca
- ROCK (Reach Out Centre for Kids) A children's mental health centre that provides a multi-disciplinary approach to the assessment and treatment of children, adolescents and families in difficulty 905-634-2347
- Shift Cognitive Therapy & Assessment 905-849-1288
- Storrie, Velikonja & Associates Psychologists and Neuropsychologists in Burlington, Ontario (905) 333-0072 dvelikonja@svapsych.ca
Recreation
- Camp Kennebec Camp Kennebec is a non-competitive inclusive summer residence camp for campers aged 7 and up, with a range of exceptionalities; including learning disabilities, ADD, ADHD, Autism, Aspergers, and social and behavioral difficulties. (613) 335-2114 info@campkennebec.com
- City of Burlington, Parks and Recreation
- City of Halton Hills, Parks and Recreation (905) 873-2601
- City of Milton Recreation
- City of Oakville Parks and Recreation (905) 338-4250
- The Ontario Camping Association The Ontario Camping Association (OCA) has played an important leadership role in promoting and encouraging children’s and youth camping in Ontario. The OCA is a voluntary, non-profit organization that draws its membership from camps, individuals and like- (416) 485-0425 info@ontcamp.on.ca
Speech and Language
- Canoe Therapy Interdisciplinary pediatric clinic providing services in Psychology, Occupational Therapy, Speech-Language Pathology, Physiotherapy and Behaviour Therapy. Services in psychology and occupational therapy offered in English and French. 905-633-9222 info@canoetherapy.ca
- Halton Hills Speech Centre The Halton Hills Speech Centre provides language, speech and swallowing services. (905) 873-8400 karen@haltonspeech.com
- Lear Communication Our speech-language pathologists assess and treat language-based learning disabilities (905) 304-9660 info@learcomm.ca
- Monarch House We provide speech language and communication assessment and treatment for children up to age of 18. Areas covered include articulation, language comprehension and expression and stuttering. (905) 849-7993 chris@cdco.com
- Ontario Association of Speech Language Pathologists and Audiologists (416) 920-3676 http://www.osla.on.ca/
Technology
- LearnStyle Revitalizing education with interactive multimedia learning opportunities for anyone, anywhere, anytime 1-866-324-9155 info@learnstyle.com
- Microcomputer Science Centre Since 1980, Microcomputer Science Centre, Inc. has been providing "special needs" clients with necessary adaptive technology to gain independence through technology. Our complete compute solution approach, a combination of state-of-the-art Adaptive Techno (905) 629-1654 deseriep@microscience.on.ca
Vision and Hearing
- Ontario Association of Speech Language Pathologists and Audiologists (416) 920-3676 http://www.osla.on.ca/
- The Foundations for Learning Centre Our goal is to improve 1) the communication from the eyes to the brain (binocular vision) and 2) the response to education (processing the visual information) to offer clear comfortable vision and lifelong learning. Feel free to phone at 905-338-2020. 905-338-2020