If you are think you may be dealing with symptoms of Attention Deficit Order (ADD), and are a current client of David or Cindy, support is available through Perspectives Counselling:
Assessment Session: $150 plus GST (Cindy) or $170 plus GST (David)
Informal Assessment and Written Report (Optional): $300 plus GST (Cindy only)
Ongoing Counselling Support: $150 plus GST (Cindy) or $170 plus GST (David)
David and Cindy Darwin base their support of clients with ADD on the pioneering work of Dr. Daniel G. Amen. Dr. Amen has conducted extensive research using Brain SPECT Imaging. Brain SPECT Imaging is an in-depth way to assess brain health that has been unanimously endorsed by the Canadian Association of Nuclear Medicine (CANM) for the evaluation of many common psychiatric and neurologic indications. Brain SPECT Imaging is helpful in diagnosing ADD; it is available through Amen Clinics in the United States. Another effective option for comprehensively assessing ADD is the questionnaire, based on the findings of Brain SPECT Imaging, which David and Cindy use in their work with clients.
If you'd like further information on being informally assessed for ADD, please talk to either David or Cindy.
Please keep in mind that informal assessment is for your informational and educational purposes only; it may be helpful in guiding your conversations with your counsellor and other medical professionals. Formal assessment and diagnosis can only be undertaken by a psychiatrist, psychologist, neurologist, or family doctor who is trained in the diagnosis and treatment of ADD/ADHD. Any treatment of ADD with medications and/or supplements should be discussed with and overseen by one of these qualified medical professionals. It is the sole responsibility of the client to use the findings of this informal assessment in an appropriate manner, as described above.
Please note: because the management of ADD requires ongoing follow-up for several months, informal assessment is available as adjunct support, and only to current clients.