NSSAC Psychoeducational Assessment Centre

Dr. Sharon Hou (she/her) is a registered psychologist with the College of Psychologists of British Columbia. Dr. Hou provides psychoeducational and psychodiagnostic assessments for children, adolescents, and young adults presenting with developmental, learning, attentional, and social/emotional challenges. Dr. Hou specializes in the assessment of neurodevelopmental disorders, including ADHD, learning disorders, and giftedness. Dr. Hou is also experienced in working with children and youth living with serious and complex health conditions. Dr. Hou is particularly passionate about supporting individuals and families from racialized and immigrant communities. Dr. Hou is fluent in English and Mandarin. Dr. Hou’s approach is collaborative, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive. By conducting these assessments, Dr. Hou strives to help youth and families better understand their strengths and needs and offer personalized recommendations that best address their current challenges, such as accessing appropriate supports related to academic learning and daily living.

Dr. Hou earned her Master’s degree and PhD in Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology from the University of Guelph, and her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and French from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA).

Dr. Hou completed her predoctoral residency at Alberta Children’s Hospital and postdoctoral fellowship in pediatric oncology survivorship at BC Children’s Hospital. In addition to her role at the North Shore Stress and Anxiety Clinic, Dr. Hou is currently a psychologist at BC Children’s Hospital.

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