Author Archives: Meredith Gillespie, Ph.D., C.Psych.

About Meredith Gillespie, Ph.D., C.Psych.

Meredith A. M. Gillespie, Ph.D., C.Psych. is a clinical psychologist with extensive experience in psychological assessment and treatment of children, youth and their families across a range of developmental and mental health conditions, such as Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), anxiety and mood disorders, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, disruptive behaviour disorders, adjustment disorders, learning disabilities, and parent-child relational conflict. She brings exceptional skill to the provision of care for children and families and strives to collaborate with clinicians across disciplines, to best support the complex needs of her clients.

Would a Developmental Assessment be Right for My Child?

Many families seek out psychological services early on in a child’s life (18 months – 4 years), due to concerns about his or her development. They may be following up on recommendations of their family doctor or pediatrician. Concerns may…

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Teen Brain Development

From the newly published results of a TDSB student census of middle school and high school students, to recent articles in New York Magazine and Slate detailing the lasting impact of high school experiences, it seems like we are hearing…

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Enhancing a Young Child’s Emotional Vocabulary

Social development and emotional development are often overshadowed by their more attention-getting sibling, intellectual development. From birth, parents are keen to enhance their child’s intellectual potential, by providing a multitude of learning experiences that target skill development across a variety…

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