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Neurodivergent Care

Neuro Affirmative Care

At Vancouver Island Naturopathic Clinic Inc., we recognize that neurodivergence is a natural part of human diversity. We aim to provide care that is neuroaffirming, strengths-based, respectful, and individualized, with an understanding that every person’s experience is different.

Whether you are already identifying as neurodivergent, wondering whether ADHD or autism may be part of your experience, or looking for support with challenges such as executive functioning, sensory needs, burnout, sleep, mood, or stress, we offer a welcoming space to explore your health concerns without judgment.

Our approach looks at the whole person and considers how neurological differences may interact with physical health, emotional wellbeing, sensory environment, relationships, and everyday life. We focus on understanding your strengths as well as the areas where additional support may be helpful.

ADHD Assessment & Support

ADHD assessment is available with Dr. Montroy for current adult patients. Assessment involves getting to know your history and understanding how attention, executive functioning, organization, emotional regulation, and other concerns may be affecting daily life.

Depending on your individual situation, this includes a review of developmental, academic, occupational, and health history, validated screening questionnaires, and consideration of other factors that can affect attention and executive functioning, such as sleep, anxiety, mood, stress, or trauma.

We can also provide guidance and supportive documentation when referral for a formal psychological or psychoeducational assessment is more appropriate.

As Naturopathic Doctors in British Columbia, we work within our professional scope. We can offer lifestyle, counselling, and natural and non stimulant pharmaceutical treatment options. Naturopathic Doctors do not prescribe stimulant medications. When stimulant medication assessment or management is appropriate, we can help coordinate care with your primary care provider, nurse practitioner, psychiatrist, or other appropriate healthcare professional.

Autism & Neuroaffirming Care

Autism can look very different from one person to another. This can be particularly true for girls, women, and people who have learned to mask their differences in social or professional settings. We offer supportive conversations and screening to help individuals explore whether autism or other aspects of neurodivergence may be relevant to their experience. This can include discussing developmental history, sensory experiences, masking, burnout, fatigue, communication, and the ways that neurodivergence may affect everyday life. Where a formal autism assessment is appropriate, we can provide referral guidance and collaborate with psychologists and other healthcare professionals.

We also provide care for individuals who already have an autism or ADHD diagnosis. Our focus is not on changing or “fixing” neurodivergence, but on supporting the person and addressing health concerns that may be affecting their quality of life.

Whole-Person Care

Neurodivergent individuals may experience a range of physical and emotional health concerns, and these can look different from person to person. We take time to understand the bigger picture and develop care plans based on your individual needs and goals.

Depending on the situation, care may include support for areas such as:

Sleep and fatigue
Stress and nervous system regulation
Anxiety and mood concerns
Executive functioning
Sensory challenges
Digestive concerns, eating disorders, ARFIDS and food sensitivities
Hormonal and menstrual health
PMS/PMDD
Burnout and recovery
Hypermobility and related concerns
Lifestyle and nutritional support

When additional assessment or treatment is needed, we work collaboratively with other healthcare providers and community professionals.

A More Comfortable Way to Access Care

We understand that healthcare environments can sometimes feel overwhelming, particularly for people with sensory sensitivities, communication differences, anxiety, or previous difficult healthcare experiences. If helpful, we can accommodate preferences such as a quieter appointment environment, reduced sensory stimulation, clear written information, and different communication approaches. Please let us know what would make your visit more comfortable when booking, and we will do our best to accommodate your needs.

Virtual appointments are also available when appropriate and may be helpful for screening discussions, follow-up visits, and care planning. In-person appointments are available when a physical examination or in-person assessment is needed.

Getting Started

Your first appointment gives us an opportunity to understand your health history, current concerns, strengths, and goals. From there, we can discuss whether screening, further assessment, referral, or an individualized naturopathic care plan may be appropriate. If you are an existing patient interested in ADHD assessment, please let our team know when booking so we can ensure the appropriate appointment is scheduled. Our goal is simple: to provide care where you can feel heard, respected, and comfortable being yourself.

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