Dr. Robyn Westmacott is a registered clinical neuropsychologist, specializing in the assessment of children, adolescents and adults with learning, attention and cognitive challenges, neurodevelopmental disorders, and a variety of medical conditions. She is also a staff neuropsychologist at The Hospital for Sick Children and is involved in teaching, supervision and mentorship of trainees, as well as clinical research.
Areas of Focus
- Neuropsychological assessments
- Learning disabilities
- ADHD
- Neurodevelopmental disorders
- Stroke, cerebral palsy, traumatic brain injury (e.g. concussion), neurovascular conditions, sickle cell disease, congenital heart disease, preterm birth, brain tumours, cancer, epilepsy, neurofibromatosis type 1, and genetic conditions
Treatment Philosophy
Dr. Westmacott’s approach to assessment is client- and family-centred, flexible, and grounded in evidence-based research. She is a warm and compassionate clinician with a passion for helping children, adolescents and their families better understand their learning profiles and reach their potential. She ensures that assessment results and recommendations are provided in a clear and timely manner.
Education, Training & Experience
PhD, Psychology
University of Toronto
Since 2005, Dr. Westmacott has been a staff neuropsychologist at The Hospital for Sick Children. In addition to clinical work, she is involved in teaching, supervision and mentorship of trainees, as well as clinical research.
She is currently appointed as an associate professor (status only) in Pediatrics within the Faculty Medicine at The University of Toronto, and she is an adjunct faculty member in the Graduate Psychology Program at York University.
Dr. Westmacott has published many peer-reviewed journal articles and book chapters in the field of pediatric neuropsychology.
Additional Certifications & Memberships
- Certified in Clinical Neuropsychology with the American Board of Professional Psychology
- Active member of the American Academy of Clinical Neuropsychology and the American Board of Clinical Neuropsychology.
