Dr. Karen Baker is a Registered Clinical Psychologist at The Redpath Centre in London, Ontario. For the past 12 years she worked with Regional Support Associates, where her work involved the assessment and diagnosis of cognitive ability and mental health, as well as consultation to families, schools and support organizations. In addition, she supervised Psychometrists and individuals working towards registration with the Ontario College of Psychologists. She has held a busy private practice since 2004.  Dr. Baker served on an expert panel for the Developmental Disabilities division of the Ministry of Community and Social Services. She is consulting psychologist for the Enhanced Care Program of Bruce Grey Child and Family Services, and for Nawash Board of Education at Cape Croker.  Her areas of specialty include the diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), and Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD). She is currently part of a multidisciplinary project which intends to pilot a neurobehavioural diagnostic clinic in Grey and Bruce Counties.

Services offered: 

Assessment services for children over the age of six, adolescents, and adults.  Services include assessments for developmental delays/ disabilities, learning disabilities, behavior, giftedness, mental health issues, Autism Spectrum Disorders, and Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. Services will be offered in the London office only.

Workshops (1.5 hours, ½ day, full day options)

Education:

B.A., M.A., Ph.D., University of Waterloo

Professional Memberships:

• Ontario College of Psychologists
• Canadian Psychological Association
• Canadian Positive Psychology Association
• National Association for Developmental Disabilities (NADD)
• Grey Bruce FASD Community Mobilization Committee