Dr. Sonya Doherty is a Naturopathic Doctor focused on biomedical treatment of neurodevelopmental disorders including:
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Down Syndrome
- Cerebral Palsy
- Global Developmental Delay
- AD/HD
- Tourette Syndrome
- Pediatric OCD
- Speech delay
- PANDAS / PANS
- Childhood Coordination Disorder / Dyspraxia
- Apraxia of speech
- Rare genetic disorders
- Oppositional Defiant Disorder – ODD
- Pediatric anxiety and depression
Dr. Sonya has been practicing as a Naturopath since 2003, after completing her pre-medical studies at the University of Western Ontario and her post graduate Naturopathic training at the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine. Dr. Sonya is a board certified Naturopathic doctor and member of the Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors.
Biomedical treatment is extremely important to Dr. Sonya, both as a mother and as a professional. She is committed to staying current on research and treatments that can benefit children with developmental concerns. After becoming a DAN! doctor, she began her training with the Medical Academy of Pediatric Special Needs. The FMAPS education is a comprehensive training program for physicians at the forefront of medical treatment of neurodevelopmental disorders. The level of mastery that MAPS fellows (FMAPS) achieve in the field of complex pediatric conditions makes them among the best-prepared practitioners in this field.
Dr. Doherty is an international speaker and lectures extensively on biomedical treatment and the prevention of autism and other developmental disorders. She is also the author of the Autism Recovery Manual which is a guide for parents to help identify medical concerns in children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. As the founder and Chief Naturopathic Officer of Treat Autism she trains other health care professionals in biomedical treatment with the goal of helping raise awareness about the medical aspects of autism that should be assessed and treated.
Dr. Sonya practices in Burlington, ON, Canada, at the Natural Care Clinic.