Understanding and unlocking potential
The expertise to understand and support every person
Providing meaningful support begins with a clear understanding of each person’s unique needs, strengths and way of experiencing the world. Specialized professionals provide guidance from assessment to the implementation of adapted strategies. These resources are available through the Neurodiversity Focus offer under supplementary healthcare coverage.
Key neurodiversity resources
Psychologist and neuropsychologist
Diagnostic assessments, insights into cognitive functioning, accommodation recommendations and action plans.
Speech therapist
Screening for learning difficulties and support with communication, language, reading and writing.
Occupational therapist
Support with daily functioning, motor coordination and environmental adaptations.
Psychoeducator
Support with organization, emotional regulation and adapting to everyday challenges.
Educational therapist1
Specialized support for learning, attention, reading, writing and math-related challenges. They develop practical strategies to promote success and build self-confidence.
Behaviour analyst2
Personalized support that promotes independence and communication, based on the person’s needs, goals and strengths.
Visual training3
Supports the development of visual attention, concentration, hand-eye coordination and the skills needed to process visual information more effectively in everyday life.
Coverage that goes further
In addition to these specialized resources, Desjardins Insurance provides access to a broad range of health professionals who can contribute to the well-being and success of neurodivergent people.
These professionals may include guidance counsellors, social workers, naturopaths, counselling therapists and many others.
Because every person is unique, their support should be too.
Reminder: Neurodiversity Focus isn’t one specific type of coverage—it’s a combination of complementary treatments, products and services available through different benefits to provide insureds with better coverage. Depending on which treatments, products and services you choose to cover, additional costs may apply.
1. New professional service added to the standard offer, sharing a combined maximum with speech-language pathology services. Not available with PerformPlus plans.
2. New professional service added to the standard offer, sharing a combined maximum with psychology services. Not available with PerformPlus plans.
3. New service added to the standard offer. Not available with PerformPlus plans.
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