Dr. Iris Rose, MBA, PhD, CPsych
Dr. Iris Rose is a Clinical Psychologist and Neuropsychologist whose work bridges neuropsychology, mental health, and business strategy. Her clinical work focuses on complex and often overlooked presentations of autism and ADHD in adults and older adults, with particular attention to individuals whose experiences do not fit conventional diagnostic expectations.
Dr. Rose has worked closely with autistic and neurodivergent individuals for over a decade, across hospital, clinical, community, and research settings. She brings extensive experience in understanding highly masked presentations, complex diagnostic histories, and co-occurring mental health conditions. Her work includes women identified later in life, neurodivergent mothers, and high-performing professionals, entrepreneurs, and executives whose outward success may obscure significant internal challenges. She recognizes that professional achievement does not necessarily reflect the cognitive and emotional effort required to sustain it.
Dr. Rose completed her PhD in Clinical Psychology and Neuropsychology at York University and her clinical neuropsychology residency at Baycrest and Toronto Western Hospital. Her approach integrates developmental history, cognitive functioning, mental health, and lived experience to develop a nuanced understanding of each individual. She believes that a meaningful assessment should go beyond identifying a diagnosis to help people better understand themselves, their experiences, and their needs.
As Co-Founder and Clinic Director of Autism Wellness, Dr. Rose provides psychological and neuropsychological assessments, consults on complex clinical cases, and supervises clinicians in neurodiversity-affirming practice. She is committed to advancing approaches to assessment and care that recognize the diversity of neurodivergent experiences and challenge conventional assumptions about how autism and ADHD present.
As a neurodivergent mother of two, Dr. Rose also brings a personal perspective to her work with women and parents navigating the intersection of neurodivergence, identity, relationships, caregiving, and professional demands. Her lived experience reinforces her commitment to creating a collaborative, respectful environment where clients feel understood rather than judged against conventional expectations.
Beyond her clinical practice, Dr. Rose holds an MBA from York University's Schulich School of Business, where she also teaches in the MBA program. Her combined training in neuropsychology and business provides a distinctive perspective on leadership, decision-making, executive functioning, and the demands of high-performance environments.
Dr. Rose works with professionals, senior leaders, and organizations seeking to better understand neurodivergence and its implications for leadership, workplace dynamics, and organizational performance. She is particularly interested in helping organizations move beyond traditional assumptions about productivity, communication, and success to recognize the value of different cognitive styles.
Whether working with an individual seeking clarity after years of unanswered questions, an executive navigating the demands of leadership, or an organization rethinking its approach to neurodiversity, Dr. Rose brings clinical depth, strategic perspective, and a commitment to understanding people within the full context of their lives.