JESSICA TOBIA, M.A.

JESSICA TOBIA, M.A.

Psychologist

Jessica Tobia is a doctoral student in the School and Applied Child Psychology program at McGill University, where her research focuses on the relationship between attention skills and math and reading abilities in children and youth with neurodevelopmental disabilities. She is starting her training in administering psychological and psycho-educational tests through experiences in both school and clinical settings. Jessica is currently learning American Sign Language (ASL) to better support the needs of individuals with communication differences. Over the course of her academic and professional journey, she has developed extensive experience in research and community contexts, working with neurotypical and neurodiverse individuals of all ages.

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