New Clients: Dr. Burke is accepting new clients at this time
Phone: (416) 920-4999 Ext 3414 or (519) 266-3474 Ext 2
Dr. Burke is a Psychologist and Assistant Director; she also coordinates Psychological
Assessment Services at Redpath. She obtained a Doctorate in Clinical and Developmental Psychology from York University (Toronto)
in 1993. Dr. Burke initially specialized in the area of Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs) in the 1980s at the Clarke
Institute of Psychiatry in Toronto (now, the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health). Since then, she has continued to
work with children and adults who have autism, and since 1994, those with Asperger Syndrome. She was previously employed by
Surrey Place Centre and Regional Supports Associates, agencies providing clinical services to individuals with developmental
disabilities and their families. In her private practice, her primary activity is assessment of and consultation to
individuals who have ASDs. As well as clinical work, she has carried out research and given presentations related
to ASDs. She has published extensively in the area of ASDs and Developmental Disabilities. Dr Burke is the second author
with Drs. Stoddart and King in the forthcoming book entitled "Asperger Syndrome in Adulthood: A Comprehensive Guide
for Clinicians"
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. (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.
