Calgary Psychological Assessments
Neurodiversity-Affirming Autism Assessments in Calgary
Comprehensive autism evaluations for children, youth, and adults — using gold-standard tools (ADOS-2 and ADI-R) with clinicians specifically trained to administer them.
When an Autism Assessment May Help
- Differences in communication or conversational style
- Challenges with social connection or friendships
- Differences in eye contact or nonverbal communication
- Focused, intense, or long-standing special interests
- Sensory sensitivities to sound, light, texture, or smell
- Emotional regulation or burnout that doesn't respond to usual supports
- Developmental milestones reached on an unusual timeline
What a Comprehensive Autism Assessment Includes
- Collaborative diagnostic interview (parent/guardian or self, depending on age)
- ADOS-2 (Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule, 2nd Edition), ADI-R (Autism Diagnostic Interview, Revised), and/or MIGDAS-2 (Monteiro Interview Guidelines for Diagnosing the Autism Spectrum, 2nd Edition) — gold-standard diagnostic tools
- Cognitive, academic, and executive-functioning testing
- Social-emotional, sensory, and masking questionnaires
- Rating scales from parents, caregivers, or teachers (for children & youth)
- Detailed written report with clinical outcomes and tailored recommendations
- A 1.5-hour feedback session to review results and recommendations
A Simple, Clear Process
Intake
A 1.5-hour meeting to understand your questions, history, and goals.
Testing
Standardized assessments delivered across 1–3 sessions (3–4 hours total).
Report
A detailed written report with findings, diagnoses, and practical recommendations.
Feedback
A 1.5-hour session to walk you through results and answer every question.
About Blossom Psychology
Founded in 2021 by Dr. Danielle Droucker, Blossom Psychology is a Calgary-based practice providing comprehensive psychoeducational and psychological assessments for children, youth, and adults. We take a neurodiversity-affirming, strength-based, family-centered approach.
Our clinicians, Dr. Droucker and Dr. Jacqueline Beatch, are Registered Psychologists with doctorates from the University of Calgary and specialized training in gold-standard diagnostic tools including the ADOS-2 and ADI-R.
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