Dr. Burke's primary location is London where she sees both children and adults. She will hold scheduled clinic
days in Toronto. For Psychological Assessments in Toronto, please contact Dr. G. McFadden (adults and children) or Dr. E.
Fantus (children).
New Clients: Dr. Burke is currently accepting new clients and works at The Redpath Centre in London
on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Phone: (416) 920-4999 Ext 3414 or (519) 266-3474 Ext 2
Dr. Burke is
Psychologist and Assistant Director at The Redpath Centre. She received her doctorate in Clinical and Developmental
Psychology from York University (Toronto) in 1993. Dr. Burke initially specialized in Autism Spectrum Disorders in the 1980s
at the Clarke Institute of Psychiatry (now CAMH), Toronto. Since then, she has continued to work with children and adults
who have Autism, and since 1994, those with Asperger's Disorder. She has also worked with agencies supporting those with Intellectual
Disabilities and their families. In her private practice, her primary activity is assessment of and consultation to
those who have Disorders on the Autism Spectrum. She has a special interest in assessment of women with Asperger's and other
developmental disorders, as well as parenting with Asperger's. She has written articles, given presentations and engaged in
research related to Autism Spectrum Disorders and other neurodevelopmental disorders. Dr. Burke is second author, with Drs.
Stoddart and King of the book released in 2012 entitled "Asperger Syndrome in Adulthood: A Comprehensive Guide for Clinicians".
Services
offered:
Psychological and diagnostic assessments related to autism spectrum disorders, including Asperger's
disorder, as well as other neurodevelopmental disorders.
Short-term therapy related to women's issues and parenting.
Brief
behavioural consultations
Training and agency consultation
Assessment Services:
Possible components of psychological assessments include:
(1) Academic: provides information on an individual's academic level overall and grade equivalents in reading,
math, spelling, and comprehension;
(2) Cognitive: assesses intellectual
abilities, specifically verbal and performance IQ;
(3) Sensory Screen:
provides information on sensory seeking and avoiding behaviours and specific sensory concerns;
(4) Functional: assessment of functional/daily living skills and suggests areas for future skill development;
(5) Mental Health: information on anxiety and depression relative to age- and
gender-matched peers, mental health concerns and emotional status;
(6)
Executive Functioning: tests ability to plan, initiate, and organize activities and tasks; and
(7) Autism Spectrum: assesses ASD/Asperger traits and indicates areas of strength
and needs in relation to peers.
Selected Publications:
Burke, L. & Stoddart, K.P.
(in press). Medical and Health Problems in Adults with ‘High functioning Autism' and Asperger Syndrome. In F.R. Volkmar,
B. Reichow & J. McPartland (Eds.) Adolescents and Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders. New York: Springer Publishing.
Stoddart, K.P., Burke, L., Muskat, B., Manett, J., Duhaime, S., Accardi, C.,
Burnham Riosa, P. & Bradley, E. (2013). Diversity in Ontario’s Youth and Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders:
Complex Needs in Unprepared Systems. Toronto, ON: The Redpath Centre.
Stoddart, K.P., Burke, L. & King, R. (2012) Asperger
Syndrome in Adulthood: A Comprehensive Guide for Clinicians. New York, NY: Norton Professional Books.
Burke, L. (2005). Psychological
Assessment of More Able Adults with ASDs. In K.P. Stoddart (Ed.) Children, Youth and Adults with Asperger Syndrome: Integrating
Multiple Perspectives. London, UK: Jessica Kingsley Publishers.
Burke, L. (2003). Developmental
disabilities and women’s issues: Roles and relationships. In I. Brown & M. Percy (Eds.) Developmental Disabilities
in Ontario. Toronto, On.: Ontario Assn. on Developmental Disabilities.
Stoddart, K., Burke, L., & Temple, V. (2002). Outcome evaluation of bereavement
therapy for adults with intellectual disabilities. Journal of Applied Research in Developmental Disabilities,15, 28-35.
Bradley, E. & Burke, L. (2002). The mental health needs
of persons with developmental disabilities. In T. Cheetham, J. Summers, C. Stavrakaki & D. Griffiths. An Introduction
to the Mental Health Needs of Persons with Developmental Disabilities. Sudbury, On: The Habilitative Mental Health Resource
Network.
Burke, L. (1999). Developmental
disabilities and women’s issues: Roles and relationships. In I. Brown & M. Percy (Eds.) Developmental Disabilities
in Ontario. Toronto, On.: Front Porch Publications.
Burke,
L. & Bedard, C. (1995). A preliminary study of the association between self-injury and sexual abuse in persons with developmental
handicaps. Sexuality and Disability, 13, 327-330.
Burke,
L & Bedard, C. (1994). Self-injury considered in association with sexual victimization in persons with a developmental
handicap. The Canadian Journal of Human Sexuality, 3, 253-262.
Bebko, J., Burke, L., Craven, J. & Sarlo, N. (1992). The importance of motor activity in sensorimotor
development: A perspective from children with physical handicaps. Human Development, 35, 226-240.
