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Dr. Gerald McFadden, Toronto

Gerald McFadden, Ph.D., C.Psych.
Child, Adolescent and Adult Neuropsychologist

Email: gerald.mcfadden@redpathcentre.ca

Phone: (416) 920-4999 Ext 1911

New Clients: Dr. McFadden is currently accepting new clients

Referrals: Self-referral or by a mental health professional

Dr. Gerald McFadden is a Registered Psychologist at The Redpath Centre.  He has been practicing clinical neuropsychology in Toronto since 1991 and received his doctoral degree in Clinical Neuropsychology in 1990.  Dr. McFadden has previously worked at Bloorview MacMillan Rehabilitation Centre and Sick Kids Hospital and consulted to Youthdale Treatment Centre.  He provides neuropsychological assessment for school-aged children, adolescents and adults for a variety of concerns such as ADHD, learning disabilities, autism spectrum disorders (ASDs), fetal alcohol problems, sickle cell disease, genetic conditions, emotional/behavioural disturbance and brain injury.

Specialization: Clinical neuropsychology in children, youth and adults

Services Offered: Neuropsychological assessment of school-aged children, adolescents and adults including those with:

  • Autism Spectrum Disorders (Asperger Syndrome)
  • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
  • Developmental Disabilities
  • Medical and Psychiatric Conditions
  • Behaviour and Social Difficulties
  • Emotional disturbance
  • Learning Disabilities
  • Brain Injury and Cognitive Difficulties

Comprehensive neuropsychological evaluations can involve collecting information from a parent, teacher or spouse, as well as testing of the individual concerned. Testing can address specific areas of concern, for example, memory abilities. Assessment results are presented within a written report and during a feedback session.

Education: 

  • Bachelor of Arts, University of Windsor (1977)
  • Masters Degree in Psychology, University of Windsor (1984)
  • Doctorate in Clinical Neuropsychology, University of Windsor (1990)

Professional Affiliations:

  • Ontario Psychological Association
  • Canadian Psychological Association
  • American Academy of Clinical Neuropsychology
  • American Psychological Association
  • International Brain Injury Association
  • International Neuropsychological Society

Selected Publications:

Gan, G., Campbell, K., Gemeinhardt, M., & McFadden, G. (2006) Predictors of family system functioning after brain injury. Brain Injury, 20(6), 587-600.

Gan, C., Campbell, K., Gemeinhardt, M., Gordon, K., and McFadden, G.  (2003) Family functioning after brain injury: Correlates of long-term outcome.  Abstract published in Canadian Psychology, 44, 2a.

Del Dotto, J., Fisk, J., McFadden, G., & Rourke, B. (1991) Developmental analysis of children/adolescents with nonverbal learning disabilities: Long-term impact on personality adjustment and patterns of adaptive functioning.  In B.P. Rourke (Ed.) Neuropsychological validation of learning disability subtypes (pp. 293-308).  New York: Guilford Press.