New Clients: Mr. Munro is currently accepting new clients
Referrals: Self-referral or by a mental health professional
Fees: $120 per hour, sliding scale available, covered by some private insurance plans
Mr. Dale Munro is an Individual, Couple and Family Therapist in full-time private
practice with The Redpath Centre in London, Ontario. Prior to this, he was a Clinical Supervisor with Regional Support Associates.
He has worked in the area of Autism Spectrum Disorders and developmental disabilities for over 30 years. He is a fellow of
the American Association of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. The focus of his practice is providing clinical services
to children, teens and adults with Asperger Syndrome and autism. He is a well-known speaker on ASDs and developmental
disabilities, and has presented across North America. He has won awards for his work and has published numerous articles in
international books and journals.
Specialization:
Individual, couple and familily therapy for those affected by autism and Asperger Syndrome
Services Offered: Individual, couple and family treatment using a cognitive
behaviour therapy approach; preparing students with Asperger Syndrome for the transition into high school, or university and
college; treating anxiety, depression and obsessive-compulsive disorder; stress management and strengthening family relationships;
effective family advocacy; giving presentations
Education:
Master of Social Work, Wilfrid Laurier University, Faculty of Social Work
Bachelor of Arts, Huron College, University of Western Ontario
Professional Affiliations:
Member,
Ontario Association of Social Workers
Registered Social Worker,
Ontario College of Social Workers & Social Service Workers
Member,
Autism Ontario
Selected Publications:
J. Dale Munro (2011). Couple
Therapy for People with Intellectual Disabilities: A Positive Treatment Model. In R.J. Fletcher (Ed.) Psychotherapy for
Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities, Chapter 11. Kingston, NY: NADD. 235-261.
J. Dale Munro (2010). An Integrated
Model of Psychotherapy for Teens and Adults with Asperger Syndrome. Journal of Systemic Therapies, 29(3), 82-96.
J. Dale Munro (2009). Working with
Families: Essential Skills Every Professional and Manager Should Know! The NADD Bulletin, 12(3), 45-49.
J. Dale Munro (2007). A Positive
Intervention Model for Understanding, Helping and Coping with "Challenging" Families. In Ivan Brown &
Maire Percy (Eds.) A Comprehensive Guide to Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities, Chapter 24, Baltimore,
Maryland: Paul H. Brookes, 373-382.
J. Dale Munro (1997). Using Unconditionally Constructive
Mediation to Resolve Family-System Disputes Related to Persons with Disabilities. Families in Society, 7(6),
609-616.
J.
Dale Munro (1995). Counseling Severely Dysfunctional Families of Mentally & Physically Disabled Persons. In Francis
J. Turner (Ed.) Differential Diagnosis & Treatment in Social Work (4th Edition), Free Press, Chapter
16, 160-172.
J.
Dale Munro (1991). Training Families in the 'Step Approach Model' for Effective Advocacy. Canada's Mental Health,
39(1), 1-6.
J. Dale Munro (1982). Developmentally Disabled Individuals. In Shankar A. Yelaja
(Ed.) Ethical Issues in Social Work, Springfield, Illinois: Charles C. Thomas, Chapter 8, 156-182.
