About me
Meet Dr. Juliane Dmyterko
A licensed psychologist specializing in neurodiversity-affirming assessment and support for neurodivergent children, adolescents, and adults.
Dr. Dmyterko is a Licensed Psychologist (#1016004) and psychological associate at ABLE Developmental Clinic Inc. in Surrey, BC, Canada, where she provides psychological assessments — including psychoeducational, autism, ADHD, and mental health assessments.
She also provides post-diagnosis care, consultation for parents, teachers, and other professionals, counselling, and low-demand social groups.
Dr. Dmyterko loves to share her knowledge and lived experiences with others, especially in the area of neurodiversity-affirming care, through presentations and workshops — and is always open to chatting about possible collaborations. See Workshops for more information.
Training and experience
- Completed her Ph.D. in School and Applied Child Psychology at the University of British Columbia (UBC) in 2025
- Psychology resident at ABLE Developmental Clinic Inc. and Surrey Schools for the 2023–2024 academic year
- Earned her Master of Arts in School Psychology at UBC in 2018
- Has worked in schools and private-practice settings for the last seven years, providing assessments and consultation from a strength-based perspective
Her doctoral dissertation research focused on neurodiversity-affirming practice from the perspective of neurodivergent, autistic individuals.
Her passion for supporting children and youth with diverse learning and development needs began as an educational assistant early in her career. For much of her career she has worked in schools with children and youth, supporting school staff, parents, and families, and she has extensive knowledge about the supportive services available in classrooms, schools, and communities.
Approach
Dr. Dmyterko always focuses on understanding individual areas of strength and difficulty to develop recommendations that support growth and success. She strives to be compassionate, collaborative, supportive, and affirming in her approach, and endeavours to be an LGBTQIA2S+ ally.
She is passionate about supporting neurodivergent individuals and their families from a neurodiversity-affirming perspective, and strives to continue learning and growing as a neurodiversity-affirming professional.