Erica Baker Psychological Services Limited, is a private practice in downtown Halifax. Our practice is one of few local practices that specializes in assessment services for individuals with learning and behavioural needs. We pride ourselves on the comprehensiveness of our assessment services, and helping clients, parents, and individuals working closely with our clients, to recognize skills and strengths and to obtain help in required areas.

Dr. Erica Baker is a Psychologist specializing in neuropsychological, psychoeducational, ADHD and psycho-vocational assessments. Erica has a particular interest in assessment and programming for children, adolescents and adults with known or suspected Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Learning Disabilities (LD), and other psychiatric conditions. Dr. Baker has a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from McGill University. Her clinical training was completed at two of Canada's top teaching hospitals in Montreal and Toronto. Erica has worked as an independent contractor at the IWK, Nova Scotia Rehabilitation Centre and Nova Scotia Hospital. Erica routinely conducts medical-legal assessments and works with physicians and other healthcare professionals. She is actively involved on volunteer boards and committees that assist individuals with TBI, LD, and ADHD.

Dr. Diana Cassie is a Psychologist specializing in Psychoeducational Assessments for Verbal and Nonverbal Learning Disabilities (LD) and Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Dr. Cassie conducts assessment for students in either English or French Immersion streams. She also provides Vocational Assessment services for individuals seeking knowledge about appropriate career choices given their vocational aptitudes, interests, and personality variables. Diana works with children, adolescents and adults. She has a Ph.D. in Counselling Psychology from the University of Toronto. Her clinical training was completed in university and community settings. As well, Dr. Cassie provided counselling, assessment, coaching, and advocacy services to students with LD and/or ADHD while working within a university setting. Diana also has provided assessments as an independent contractor at the IWK and for independent insurers.

Bonnie Waugh, is a Psychologist specializing in Psychoeducational Assessments and programming, for children (age 3 and up), adolescents, and adults with Learning Disabilities (LD) and Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). She also provides coaching services for individuals with ADHD. Bonnie graduated from Mount Saint Vincent University with a Masters of Arts in School Psychology. She has provided psychological services at a private non-profit day school for children with learning disabilities, in the public school system, and within a university setting. Bonnie has experience with specialized program plans for students based on their individual learning strengths and needs and with professional development activities for teachers working with LD students.

Dr. Joan Backman, is a Psychologist specializing in neuropsychological and psychoeducational assessment and consultation. Dr. Backman completed a Ph.D. in Developmental Psychology and Neuropsychology at Carleton University, and a Post-Doctoral Fellowship at McGill University specializing in learning disabilities. For 27 years, Joan provided neuropsychological assessment, consultation and treatment services for children and youth with a wide range of disabilities at the IWK Health Centre. She also has served as Director of Learning Disabilities for the Nova Scotia Department of Education. Joan has a particular interest in assessment and consultation for children, youth and adults with Acquired Brain Injuries, Physical and Developmental Disabilities, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Learning Disabilities. Her goal is to provide assessment recommendations which are based on a thorough understanding of the individual's cognitive and behavioural profile, and developed collaboratively with individuals, families, schools and other care team members in the community to be most effective and helpful.

Dr. Lindsay Bates, is a Psychologist specializing in comprehensive psychoeducational and developmental assessments to explore learning, attention, and developmental concerns (including autism spectrum disorders) in children, adolescents, and young adults. Dr. Bates completed her graduate training (MA/PhD) in Clinical Child Psychology at the University of Windsor. With a strong clinical and research background in child and adolescent mental health, Dr. Bates has provided assessment and treatment services across a range of multidisciplinary settings including schools, hospitals, specialty clinics, and private practice. Dr. Bates views assessment as a "road map" for a student's educational journey and strives to work collaboratively with students, parents, schools, and other professionals to support each student in achieving to their unique potential. Areas of special interest include Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, Learning Disabilities (both language-based and nonverbal), and Autism Spectrum Disorders.

Jane Grantmyre, is a Psychologist specializing in the assessment of early academic learning. Jane focuses on encouraging the natural curiosity of young children and their love of learning, especially in the transition to school. Her background includes managing early childhood development services for the Nova Scotia Provincial government and coordinating a preschool program for children experiencing challenges in their development. Jane has experience with young children in schools where she has supported their efforts in reading, writing, and mathematics. Jane completed her graduate training (M.A.Sc.) at the University of Waterloo. Her internships were completed within a Nova Scotia school board and in the psychology department of the IWK.

Rachel Panton, is a Psychologist (Candidate Register) specializing in the comprehensive assessment and diagnosis of Learning Disabilities and ADHD for children, adolescents and young adults. Rachel graduated from Mount Saint Vincent University with a Masters of Arts in School Psychology in 2005. Since that time, she has been working as a Psychologist at the Colchester, East Hants ADHD Clinic. Within this work environment, Rachel has worked in close collaboration with pediatricians, family physicians, teachers and school administrators in both psycho-educational assessment and development of school and home based program plans. This has allowed for the development of a strong background in the assessment and diagnosis of Learning Disabilities and Attentional problems as well as their differential diagnoses.

Neera Datta, is a Psychologist (Candidate Register) specializing in psychoeducational and ADHD assessments for adults. Neera graduated with a M.Ed. degree from Mount Saint Vincent University, and with a M.Sc. degree with specialization in the area of School Psychology from the University of Calgary. She has experience working within a hospital environment, the public school system, a private school for students with learning disabilities, and private practice. Neera currently works within a university setting where she provides screening assessments, learning strategies and advocacy services to students with LD, ADHD, and Asperger's Syndrome.

Dr. Shannon Johnson, is a Psychologist specializing in neuropsychological assessment and consultation. Dr. Johnson completed a Ph.D. in Clinical Neuropsychology at the University of Victoria and a Post-Doctoral Fellowship at Indiana University, specializing in clinical and cognitive neuroscience. Shannon is an Associate Professor of Psychology, Psychiatry, and Pediatrics at Dalhousie University and is the Director of the Clinical and Cognitive Neuropsychology Laboratory. Her research program focuses on understanding cognitive differences in high-functioning children and adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Shannon has had extensive neuropsychological assessment experience in a variety of hospital and community settings and has provided services to clients across the lifespan. She is also qualified to complete Autism Spectrum assessments.