At Spark Psychology we provide knowledgeable and caring support to children and youth experiencing educational, cognitive, or social-emotional challenges. We apply positive, strength based strategies that help your family work toward specific outcomes. The first step is to identify a child or young adult's academic, cognitive, or emotional strengths and areas of need.
As we learn more about the child or young adult, we can better understand what they need to feel successful at school and home. Supporting parents seeking knowledge and strategies to work with their children more effectively.
As we learn more about the child or young adult, we can better understand what they need to feel successful at school and home. Supporting parents seeking knowledge and strategies to work with their children more effectively.
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Dr. Petrina Hough specializes in the assessment of children and adolescents who have learning, attention and social-emotional challenges. Dr. Hough holds a PhD in Educational Psychology and has been a registered Psychologist in Alberta since 2003. Dr. Hough's doctoral program included specialized training in diagnosis and intervention related to learning disabilities and behavioural disorders.
Psychoeducational assessment is often recommended by school staff or family health care workers to explore possible barriers to a child or young adult's ability to succeed at school. Alternatively, a child may demonstrate exceptional strengths or unique abilities in learning. Developmental Concerns: delays in fine or gross motor skills, language, social skills, or cognitive development.
Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) encompass a broad range of needs and strengths in children. Challenges with social interaction and social communication skills are the hallmarks of this disorder. Differentiating ASD from other possible presenting issues can be difficult. At Spark Psychology, we have specialized training in the identification and diagnosis of ASD.
At Spark Psychology, we offer individual therapy to provide strategies for children and young adults seeking support to cope with challenges in their lives. Goals and a specific focus for therapy will be identified with the child and their caregivers. Cognitive-behavioral, relationship building and attachment based techniques will be used as part of therapeutic intervention.
We encourage a team approach to working with children and teens. Therapy with young people is most effective if their parents or caregivers are actively involved. At Spark Psychology, parents and family members can access parenting strategies, behavioural management techniques, and emotional support for their own needs in parenting a child with specific challenges.
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Julie Reid
Apr 24, 2021
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Dr. Hough is truly wonderful. She is so kind, compassionate and professional. She worked with our less than thrilled teen and has helped guide us all to a great path and choose some excellent resources. I would highly recommend her practice to any parent looking for support, options, or further evaluation of their child.
