Consultation Services

At Autism Wellness, Dr. Iris Yusupov Rose, PhD, C.Psych, MBA, and Dr. Alex Porthukaran, PhD, C.Psych, bring extensive experience in autism, ADHD, complex psychological assessment, aging, and neurodiversity-affirming care.

We offer consultation services for clinicians, schools, organizations, hospitals, and policymakers who want to better understand autism, ADHD, co-occurring conditions, and cognitive health across the lifespan.

Why work with us?

Our team has been invited to share expertise across a wide range of settings, including:

  • International, national, and local conferences

  • Undergraduate, graduate, and medical education programs

  • Universities, high schools, and elementary schools

  • Government ministries and government-funded programs

  • Inpatient and outpatient hospital teams, and primary care teams

  • Local and international hospital rounds

  • Ontario-wide healthcare training (ECHO Program)

  • Businesses, insurance, and community agencies

  • Long-term care homes and aging services

This breadth of experience allows us to tailor consultation to the unique needs of each audience — whether it is clinical guidance, organizational strategy, education, or policy.

Our CVs are available upon request. 

👉 Services are available virtually and in-person (upon request) across Canada, the United States, and internationally

  • “Do you work with autistic or ADHD clients and want guidance on therapy or assessment?”

    We provide individual and group consultation for mental health professionals who want to:

    • Build confidence in autism and ADHD therapy approaches

    • Adapt evidence-based practices in a neurodiversity-affirming way

    • Explore complex presentations, including co-occurring anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, trauma, bipolar disorder, psychosis, personality disorders, and substance use

    • Strengthen skills in assessment, case formulation, report writing, and feedback

    • Learn approaches for working with late-diagnosed and high-masking individuals

  • We offer supervision and mentorship for:

    • Clinicians working toward registration who want support with autism, ADHD, or complex cases

    • Early-career psychologists, psychotherapists, psychological associates, social workers, and OTs looking to grow confidence in neurodiversity-affirming practice

    • Peer consultation groups for professionals seeking community and case discussion

  • “Does your school want to better support autistic or ADHD students?”

    We collaborate with schools and post-secondary institutions to:

    • Provide teacher and staff training on autism, ADHD, and neurodiversity

    • Support learning plans, accommodations, and advocacy

    • Consult with disability services in colleges and universities on inclusive approaches

    • Guide schools in creating affirming environments that support all learners

  • “Does your team want to better support neurodivergent employees, students, or clients?”

    We work with organizations across sectors to:

    • Provide training and workshops on autism, ADHD, and neurodiversity

    • Consult on inclusive policies and practices

    • Support accommodation planning and employee wellness initiatives

    • Improve team communication and culture through a lens of psychological safety

  • “Is your healthcare team looking for input on neurodiversity, cognition, or mental health?”

    We work with hospitals, clinics, and community health teams to:

    • Support assessment and care planning for autism, ADHD, and co-occurring conditions

    • Provide consultation for memory, cognitive health, and aging programs

    • Train multidisciplinary teams on communication, behaviour support, and caregiver guidance

    • Help integrate psychological insights into medical care pathways

  • “Is your hospital, clinic, or long-term care home looking to better support older adults with cognitive changes or neurodivergence?”

    We bring extensive experience in aging, dementia care, and long-term care consultation. We work with leaders and care teams to:

    • Improve care pathways for older autistic and ADHD adults

    • Consult on dementia assessment, behavioral supports, and caregiver training

    • Develop memory and cognitive health programming

    • Guide policy and systems planning for accessibility and equity in aging populations

  • “Are you a policymaker or leader shaping programs for neurodivergent or aging communities?”

    We provide input to:

    • Design neurodiversity-affirming services across health and education

    • Inform policy and programming with clinical and lived expertise

    • Address barriers to equity, access, and sustainability

    • Apply research and practice evidence to real-world systems change

  • Dr. Rose and Dr. Porthukaran are experienced educators and presenters who have provided training in hospitals, universities, and community settings.

    We offer:

    • Keynotes and conference presentations

    • Grand rounds and hospital in-services

    • Workshops for schools, universities, and workplaces

    • Community talks on autism, ADHD, mental health, and aging
      Dr. Rose and Dr. Porthukaran are experienced educators and presenters who have provided training in hospitals, universities, and community settings.

  • “Are you navigating a complex case as a clinician, or a family seeking a second opinion?”

    We offer consultation for:

    • Clinicians with complex diagnostic or treatment questions

    • Families or individuals seeking clarity on assessment results or treatment options

    • Professionals wanting guidance on accommodations and next steps

How to Book

To learn more or schedule a consultation, please email info@autismwellness.ca