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Dr. Caroline Buzanko

Psychologist (Canada)

Dr. Caroline Buzanko is a registered psychologist, clinical director of Koru Family Psychology in Alberta, and adjunct assistant professor at the University of Calgary. With over twenty years of clinical experience, she specializes in neurodevelopmental assessment and intervention for children, adolescents, and families.

Dr. Buzanko is internationally recognized for her expertise in comprehensive psychological assessment, particularly in differential diagnosis of ADHD and other neurodevelopmental conditions. Her clinical work emphasizes neuroaffirmative, strengths-based approaches that honor neurodiversity while addressing functional impairment across home, school, and community settings.

As a sought-after international speaker and trainer, Dr. Buzanko has trained thousands of mental health professionals and educators in evidence-based assessment and intervention strategies. Her work focuses on translating diagnostic data into meaningful intervention planning, promoting collaborative relationships with families, and developing ecologically valid assessment approaches that capture real-world functioning.

Dr. Buzanko's clinical philosophy centers on maximizing confidence, forging resilience, and fostering strong connections for neurodivergent individuals and their families. She is passionate about training clinicians to conduct diagnostically precise assessments that lead to actionable outcomes and long-term success for clients across the lifespan.

Area of interest

  • Anxiety
  • Resilience
  • Emotion regulation
  • Neurodivergence

Website

Publications

  • Resilience Unleashed Newsletter: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/resilience-unleashed-7088903090866712577
  • Buzanko, C. (2017). Understanding parents’ experiences of their child’s assessment process. Child Care in Practice.
  • Buzanko, C., & Andrews, J. (2015). School-based interventions for children diagnosed with ADHD. The Inclusive Educator Journal.
  • Hoey, F., Buzanko, C., & Seeger, S. (2015). Diversity education: Book review. The Inclusive Educator Journal.
  • Buzanko, C. (2011). Working beyond the diagnosis: Respecting the bigger picture. In J. Andrews & P. Istvanffy (Eds.) Exceptional Life Journeys: Personal stories about Childhood Disorder. Burlington, MA: Elsevier.

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Advanced Diagnosis of ADHD

Master neuroaffirmative ADHD assessment: move beyond checklists to diagnostically precise, ecologically valid evaluations across the lifespan.

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Supporting the Development of the ADHD Brain in Children and Teens

Effective techniques to optimize self-regulation and promote adaptive behaviours

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