"Understanding the Problem is the Key to Solving It."

Dr. O'Connor's psychological testing and assessment services, as well as the products, resources and articles she features on this website, increase understanding of the psychological concerns that can surface in young people, and how to help.

Dec 12, 2024

Child Development Stage

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Is it a child development stage or a serious child problem? Dr. O'Connor's free resources help you explore whether a child problem is a normal child development stage or a more serious concern.

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Dec 06, 2024

Toronto Behavioral Assessment

Behavioral Assessment

Dr. O'Connor, a Toronto psychologist, provides behavioral assessments to assess and help with a range of child behavioral problems.

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Dec 03, 2024

Aggressive Behavior in Children

Child Aggression

Are you worried about Aggressive Behavior in Children? Dr. O'Connor offers comprehensive, in depth school neuropsychological assessments to help address aggressive behavior in children. bessments helps with aggressive behaviour in children

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Jul 19, 2024

Alcohol and Family Problems

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Are alcohol and family problems a concern for you. Assess how a child is doing when alcohol is a problem in the family.

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Jun 26, 2024

Alcoholism and Problem Drinking

Alcoholism and Problem Drinking in the family adversly affects children. Find help and support for the children.

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Jun 07, 2024

Traumatic Brain Injury in Children

Learn more about traumatic brain injury in children and how to help.

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May 23, 2024

Mild Traumatic Brain Injury in Children

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Worried about a mild traumatic brain injury or concussion in a child, adolescent or young person? Dr. O'Connor, a Toronto psychologist, offers school neuropsychological evaluations and treatment options to help.

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Jul 27, 2022

Child Attachment

Child Attachment

Worried about child attachment problems? Increase your understanding of child attachment problems, and how to help.

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Jul 25, 2022

Separation Anxiety Disorder

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Separation anxiety disorder contributes to significant problems in children. Learn more about separation anxiety disorder and how to help.

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May 23, 2019

RSS Feed Change

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Apr 12, 2015

Learning Problems Case Study

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Read our case study about child learning problems.

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Aug 19, 2014

Divorced Parenting

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Divorced parenting creates stress for you and your children. Dr. O’Connor helps you, help your children when divorce effects your family.

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Aug 09, 2014

Child Low Self-Esteem

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Child low self-esteem contributes to child problems, including learning and social problems, and behavioral and emotional concerns. Find out about low self-esteem in children and how to help.

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Aug 08, 2014

Toronto Learning Disability Assessment

Learning disability assessment

Dr. O'Connor, a Toronto Psychologist, provides learning disability assessments to children, adolescents and young adults. These assessments are necessary to determine whether a young person meets the criteria for a Specific Learning Disability.

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Aug 06, 2014

Specific Learning Disability

A Specific Learning Disability

A specific learning disability interferes with the child's ability to learn, and achieve to his or her potential academically.

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Jul 14, 2014

A Child Anxiety Disorder

A Child Anxiety Disorder

What is a child anxiety disorder? What types of anxiety disorders exist and what kind of strategies can help the anxious child?

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Jul 12, 2014

Children of Addicted Parents

I Can Be Me supports children from troubled families. It includes a special focus on children of addicted parents. It also supports children who are experiencing other adverse childhood experiences.

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Jun 08, 2014

Child Problems

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Worried about child problems? Use our checklist to help you assess how serious a child behavior problem might be.

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May 22, 2014

Child Anxiety

What is child anxiety? What are the signs and symptoms that might signal its presence? Who is most at risk of developing a child anxiety disorder. How an a child psychologist help?

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May 21, 2014

Anxiety Disorders in Children

Anxiety Disorders in Children

Anxiety disorders in children are more common in children whose parents suffer from an anxiety disorder. Assess how a child is doing when a parent suffers from an anxiety disorder.

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Mar 10, 2014

Child with Behavior Problems

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Are you worried about a child with behavior problems? Dr. O'Connor's psychological services can help you. Learn more about the child problem that worries you and how to help.

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Jan 05, 2014

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Is your child showing symptoms of an attention deficit hyperactivity disorder? What are the symptoms of adhd and how can you help?

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