Diagnostic Assesment

At Axon Therapy & Child Development, we understand that each child is unique and may require a personalized approach to reach their full potential. That’s why we offer comprehensive assessments conducted by a multidisciplinary team of therapists. Our team includes specialists in various fields, working together to provide a holistic understanding of your child’s needs.

Our Multidisciplinary Team

Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist:

Focuses on diagnosing and treating behavioral, learning, and neurodevelopmental disorders. They conduct thorough diagnostic evaluations through clinical interviews and observations, and develop individualized treatment plans that may include therapy, medication, and other interventions.

Clinical Psychologist:

Specializes in assessing and treating cognitive, emotional, and social challenges. They use validated tools to perform psychological evaluations and provide interventions such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), play therapy, and family counseling to support the child's mental health and development.

Occupational Therapist:

Works to improve a child's ability to perform daily activities by focusing on sensory processing, motor planning (praxis), social skills, cognitive abilities, behavior, and adaptive functions. They use targeted therapeutic activities and exercises to help children develop the skills necessary for independence and success in their daily lives.

Speech & Language Pathologist

Addresses communication disorders by assessing and treating speech, language, and social communication difficulties. They provide interventions to improve articulation, language comprehension and expression, fluency, and pragmatic (social) communication skills.

Physiotherapist:

Aims to enhance physical development and functional independence by focusing on movement, strength, coordination, and primitive reflex integration. They use exercises and therapeutic activities to address motor development issues and help children improve their physical abilities.

Clinical Dietitian

Evaluates and addresses nutritional needs to support overall health and development. They provide dietary assessments and personalized nutrition plans, addressing issues such as picky eating, food allergies, and nutritional deficiencies to ensure optimal growth and health.

Interventionist (Specialist in Reading):

Focuses on improving literacy skills and addressing reading difficulties. They provide assessments to identify reading challenges and develop individualized strategies to enhance phonemic awareness, decoding, comprehension, and fluency.

What to Expect During the Assessment

Initial Consultation:

Our process begins with a detailed discussion with parents or caregivers to understand the child’s history, concerns, and goals. This helps us tailor the assessment to your child's specific needs.

Comprehensive Evaluation:

. Each member of our multidisciplinary team conducts a thorough evaluation in their area of expertise to provide a well-rounded understanding of your child’s strengths and challenges

. Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist: Conducts diagnostic evaluations to identify behavioral, specific learning, or neurodevelopmental disorders. This includes clinical interviews with the child and parents, as well as clinical observations in different settings to gain insights into the child’s behavior and development. They may also use standardized diagnostic tools to confirm their findings.