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Understanding ADHD & Autism
A clearer understanding of yourself—or someone you love—can begin here.
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Perhaps you are wondering about your child’s attention, exploring your own sensory needs, or trying to understand why everyday life takes so much effort. You do not need to have all the answers before taking the next step.
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Explore ADHD and autism across childhood, adolescence, and adulthood, including experiences that can be overlooked in girls and women. At New Discovery Psychological Services, we help you explore your questions, understand your strengths and challenges, and identify support that fits your needs.
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Based in Calgary, with in-person and virtual services across Alberta.
Understanding ADHD
Learn about attention, hyperactivity, impulsivity, and executive functioning—and how ADHD can affect learning, work, relationships, and daily routines. Explore common signs and how an assessment may help clarify your concerns.
ADHD in Girls
Some girls’ difficulties are easy to overlook. Explore how distraction, forgetfulness, organizational challenges, and the effort to keep up can affect school and home life—and how families can seek a clearer understanding.
ADHD in Women
Explore ADHD through the experiences of women navigating work, relationships, parenting, and everyday responsibilities. Learn about less visible difficulties, strategies used to compensate, and why ADHD may be recognized later in life.
Understanding Autism
Explore differences in communication, sensory processing, routines, and focused interests. Learn about the varied experiences of autistic people and the importance of understanding each person’s strengths and support needs.
Autism in Women & Girls
Looking comfortable in social situations does not always reveal the effort behind them. Explore masking, sensory experiences, social exhaustion, and the reasons autism may go unrecognized in girls and women.
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Your Experiences Deserve a Closer Look
IYou may recognize yourself or your child in more than one of these pages. ADHD and autism can occur together, and similar difficulties can have different explanations. An assessment considers developmental history, everyday functioning, strengths, and other possible or co-occurring conditions to help clarify the picture.
Not Sure Where to Start?
A free phone consultation gives you space to discuss your concerns, ask questions, and explore which assessment or service may be appropriate.
You are welcome to start with questions.
Book Your Free Phone Consultation
Select “FREE PHONE CONSULTATIONS” in the booking schedule.