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For all other new visitors, Dr. McKinlay also has a special introduction letter to you.

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About This Site and Its Author

Dr. McKinlay is a registered Psychologist with the College of Psychologists of Ontario, practicing with children and adolescents in the areas of clinical and school psychology. He is currently working for the Child and Parent Resource Institute (CPRI) in London, Ontario, Canada. Any requests for clinical service or presentations from Dr. McKinlay must now be directed to his 'Brake Shop' clinic at CPRI by calling 519.858.2774.

Dr. McKinlay's clinical services may be available to you if you reside in Ontario, Canada and live within the counties of Brant, Bruce, Elgin, Essex, Grey, Haldimand-Norfolk, Hamilton-Wentworth, Huron, Kent, Lambton, Middlesex, Niagara, Oxford, Perth, Waterloo, or Wellington. Presentations outside of this catchment area are available to be booked only on a limited basis, but will be considered.

If contacting Dr. McKinlay through this site, please understand that he will not be able to respond to personal requests. In particular, to uphold the ethical and professional standards of his profession he cannot assess, diagnose, treat, or consult online regarding personal difficulties, nor should information on this website be considered a substitute for the advice and direction of your current doctor (Psychologist or Physician).

Dr. McKinlay is happy to accept recommendations for additional resources to be posted on the site, or submissions to the site (e.g. the Museum of Tics, Role Models, or Telling People About Your Difference).

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• learn about upcoming media events, announcements or documentary information

• read articles, find new resources, or review questions and answers in the "Ask Dr. Dunc!" archives

• check out additions to the many other sections of this site.

Visitor Introductions

• If you are a new visitor, diagnosed with a difference, please read this introduction letter to you.

• For all other new visitors, Dr. McKinlay also has a special introduction for you.

What's New?

• New video addition to the Tic Museum, Youth Haven section (April 18)!

• Check out Stevie's Grade 6 classroom presentation, in the Telling Others About Your Difference area of the Youth Haven section (November 22)!

• Updated Professional Activities and Engagements 2006 page, Presentations section (October 28)!

• New link to Israel TS organization, Resources section (July 22)!

• Check out Ethan, the newest role-model to be added to "Life's A Twitch!", Youth Haven section (July 16)!

• Dr. McKinlay receives an award from the Government of Ontario for his clinical work in TS! Read about it on Announcements page (June 23)!

• A new music CD by TS'ers to benefit the TS cause! For more information see Announcements page (June 21)!

• Presentations by Dr. McKinlay now only booked through the Child & Parent Resource Institute (CPRI) TS clinic (called "The Brake Shop"). For details see Announcements page (May 20).

• New chat room and online forum Internet links, Resources section (May 22)!

• Dr. McKinlay meets his final requirements to become a fully autonomous, registered Psychologist in the province of Ontario at 2:35 p.m. on December 3rd, 2003! Read more in Announcements!

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