Proud to announce that Zachariah will be under the compassionate care of Dr. Koushik. An accomplishment in the way to discover the possibilities in my families future. His devotion to Autism and cognitive disabilities supersedes his education and experience. In our conversation this morning he stated that in relation to Autism in the province (Saskatchewan) it is fragmented. I am hoping for a specific diagnose and recommendations of treatment. Funding and treatment, intervention and accessibility of support is easier with a label. Its a sad reality, then the treatment plan is the next hurdle... In no way is anti psychotics, mood stabilizers or tranquilizers medications, a treatment to subdue the symptoms of Autism. The brain is powerful and can heal itself... repair... re-wire.. re-engage... Treatment includes ABA, specialized health providers, therapies, dedicated schools and programs, integration in all areas of socialization, understanding and education. Why do I need a Pediatric Neuropsychologist with a multi layered doctorate in psychology to back my views on treatment? It is beyond me? other than the fact of simple ignorance plays a role in our health fields and lies in our government. A Pediatric Neuropsychologist is the key to provide Zachariah with the adequate care plan. As end of our conversation, a devoted doctor that wants to follow my son throughout his childhood - to ensure he is looked after, a discounted flat rate for consultation, assessment and reporting service, no waiting list... I only booked next month because I have a week off school, discounted rates of all services in his future. Dr. Koushik recommendations of care will indeed be in place as Autism is his passion and Zachariah is mine. Advocating for Autism is a common interest we both share. PLEASE SHARE to promote awareness and quality of care in our children who need it the most. *********************************************************************************************** Dr. Nikhil Koushik Registered Doctoral Psychologist (Provisional) #957 We are very pleased to announce that Dr. Koushik will be joining our practice in May 2014. Dr. Koushik provides assessment, therapy, and consultation services to children and families. He has specialized training in pediatric neuropsychology and has expertise in the areas of developmental and learning disabilities. He specializes in working with children (ages 24 months to adolescents) with Autism Spectrum Disorders, ADHD, and learning disabilities. He provides comprehensive diagnostic evaluations for Autism Spectrum Disorders (including evaluation of adaptive functioning, autism-specific behaviors, and where possible comprehensive developmental testing), ADHD and learning disabilities (including standardized testing of intellectual functioning, academic achievement, and if necessary other cognitive domains, as well as standardized rating scales of social and emotional functioning to rule out other co-morbidities) and neuropsychological evaluations to delineate cognitive assets and deficits for school planning (including standardized tests administered across the following cognitive domains: intellectual functioning, academic achievement, language, verbal and visual memory, visual-spatial skills, attention, higher-order thinking skills, fine motor skills, gross motor skills, and social-emotional functioning). In terms of therapy, he provides interventions for adolescents and/or teenagers with high-functioning Autism and/or Asperger’s Syndrome to address anxiety and/or social skills deficits, as well as cognitive-behavioral therapy for adolescents with anxiety and/or depression. Dr. Koushik completed his Master’s and Doctoral degrees in Clinical Neuropsychology at the University of Windsor. He completed an APA/CPA approved pre-doctoral internship in Clinical Psychology at London Health Sciences Centre in London Ontario. This was followed by a two-year fellowship in pediatric neuropsychology at Alberta Children’s Hospital. Dr. Koushik has basic and advanced training in the assessment of autism spectrum disorders through the University of Michigan’s Autism and Communication department. Prior to joining our practice he was staff psychologist at MetroHealth Medical Center in Cleveland, Ohio and also held an appointment as an Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine. In his time at MetroHealth he received a large federal grant to launch the first ever Autism assessment and diagnostic clinic. In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Koushik has delivered national and international presentations on Autism and developmental disabilities and has published several articles in peer-reviewed journals. In his spare time Dr. Koushik enjoys playing North and South Indian classical percussion, spending time with his family, and working out.
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