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Heidi Bernard, Registered Provisional Psychologist

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Assessment, CPC Clinics

I assess autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in children, teens, and adults at CPC Clinics. Each assessment combines a developmental history, the ADI-R interview, and the ADOS-2 observation. You receive a written report with clear next steps for home, school, or work. My assessment experience comes from hospital and school settings in Calgary.

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Heidi Bernard, Registered Provisional Psychologist
3+ages served
Designation
Registered Provisional Psychologist
Role
ASD Assessment, CPC Clinics
Registration
College of Alberta Psychologists (CAP) #P7370
Education
Master of Science in School and Applied Child Psychology, University of Calgary, 2022
Master of Health Science, University of Prince Edward Island, 2016
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology (Dean's List), University of Prince Edward Island, 2013
Assessment Offered
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Assessment
Assessment Tools
ADOS-2 · ADI-R · WPPSI-IV · WISC-V · WIAT-III
Client Ages
Children (3 to 12) · Youth and Teen (13 to 19) · Young Adults (20 to 25) · Adults (26 to 64) · Seniors (65+)
Languages
English
Session Format
In person in Calgary
Serving
Alberta
Assessment Experience
Since 2017
Billing
Direct billing with over 30 insurance providers

What Heidi Assesses

Heidi assesses autism spectrum disorder (ASD) at CPC Clinics, for clients aged 3 and up. The steps adjust to the age of the person being assessed.

01 / Children

ASD Assessment for Children (3 to 12)

Child assessments look at social communication, play, and how a child handles change.

Heidi pairs the play-based ADOS-2 observation with a parent or caregiver interview. At Alberta Children's Hospital, she tested children aged 3 to 16 with the WPPSI-IV and WISC-V.

02 / Teens

ASD Assessment for Teens (13 to 19)

Teen assessments look at social demands at school and traits a teen may hide.

For most teens, the ADOS-2 relies more on conversation than on play. The final report can support accommodation requests at school or in post-secondary.

03 / Adults

ASD Assessment for Adults (20 and up)

Adult assessments rely on a self-reported history, the ADOS-2, and any earlier records you share.

Assessment still helps adults who have masked autistic traits for years. Reports can support workplace accommodation processes, depending on each employer's policies.

Heidi focuses on ASD assessment at CPC Clinics. Dr. Sebastian Saint leads ADHD and psychoeducational assessments.

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What an ASD Assessment Involves

An ASD assessment at CPC Clinics has 6 steps and about 18 to 20 clinical hours.

  • Intake (1 hour). Heidi reviews your concerns, your history, and the questions you want answered.
  • Document review (1 hour). Heidi reads previous reports and any records you choose to share.
  • ADI-R interview (3 hours). A structured interview covers early development, communication, and behaviour. A parent or caregiver usually answers it, and the format adapts for adults.
  • ADOS-2 observation (2 hours). A play- or conversation-based session shows social communication and flexibility in real time.
  • Report (10 to 12 hours). Heidi scores and interprets the results, then writes a plain-language report with any diagnosis and recommendations.
  • Feedback session (1 hour). Heidi explains each finding and how to share the report with a school, physician, or employer.

These times are a general guide. Your assessment may take more or less time, depending on its complexity.

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Heidi May Be a Good Fit If

These are common reasons clients book an assessment with Heidi.

See If Heidi Is Right for You
01

You wonder whether autism explains how your child plays, talks, or copes with change.

02

A teacher or doctor has suggested an ASD assessment.

03

You need a written report for school, post-secondary, or workplace accommodations.

04

You are a teen or adult who suspects you have masked autistic traits for years.

05

You want an assessor with hospital and school assessment experience.

06

You prefer an in-person assessment in Calgary.

How I Work

Every assessment draws on the same core methods, chosen to fit the person being assessed.

Standardized Assessment Batteries (WPPSI-IV, WISC-V, WIAT-III)

These tests measure reasoning, memory, and academic skills against age-matched norms.

ADI-R and ADOS

The ADI-R is a caregiver interview, and the ADOS-2 is a structured observation of social communication.

Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA)

ABA looks at what triggers and maintains a behaviour, then builds a plan around it.

Cognitive Behavioural Techniques

These link thoughts, feelings, and actions into practical coping steps.

Mindfulness-Based Interventions

Short attention and breathing exercises help a child or adult settle.

Family Systems Consultation

Recommendations reach the parents and teachers around the person assessed.

Neurodiversity-Affirming Practices

Reports describe strengths as well as challenges, in respectful language.

Start With a Conversation

Confidential. Compassionate. Evidence-informed.

What the Free Consultation Covers

The free consultation runs 20 minutes by phone or video, at no cost.

  • The question you want the assessment to answer
  • Which steps your assessment needs, and how long it takes
  • The fee ($3,500 to $4,500), direct billing, and the next available start date

Heidi refers you to another psychologist at CPC Clinics, if a colleague suits your case better.

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2017the year her assessment experience began

Professional Experience

  1. Registered Provisional Psychologist, CPC Clinics, July 2025 to present. Leads ASD assessments.
  2. Provisional Psychologist, Connecting Dots Inc., September 2024 to January 2025. Built support and behaviour plans for children with developmental challenges.
  3. Provisional Psychologist, Renfrew Educational Services, January 2023 to September 2024. Completed psychoeducational assessments and behaviour therapy for children with autism.
  4. Psychometrist, Neuroimaging and Enhance Labs, Alberta Children's Hospital, September 2020 to 2023. Administered the WPPSI-IV, WISC-V, and WIAT-III to children aged 3 to 16.
  5. Research Coordinator, Alberta Children's Hospital Research Institute, July 2017 to September 2022. Ran neuropsychological assessments, including the NEPSY-II.
  6. Behavioural Interventionist, Monarch House, February 2018 to 2021. Delivered ABA and behaviour plans for children with autism.
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Book With Heidi

Book a free 20-minute consultation with Heidi. ASD assessments take place in person at CPC Clinics in Calgary. We directly bill more than 30 insurance providers. Coverage depends on your plan and your therapist's designation, so check with your insurer before booking.

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