Doug is an Advanced NeurOptimal^® Trainer and Registered Clinical Counselor who has been working with youth and adults since 1991. Doug began using NeurOptimal^® in his practice in 2010 after realizing the limitations of talk therapy in addressing the broader spectrum of challenges people are confronted with. Doug has vast experience working with autism and other neurodiverse challenges and incorporates NeurOptimal^® training in all aspects of his work and play.
Doug was the Director of Autism Services for 7 years with SOS Children’s Village BC. This was the first fully accredited neurofeedback program in BC. He has worked with the Vancouver and Surrey School Districts, multiple non-profits and private health clinics in the Greater Vancouver Regional District. Doug has been a presenter at UBC, Langara College, Surrey Schools, and Douglas College as well as the 2018 NeurOptimal^® Focus on Research Conference regarding using NeurOptimal^® training with Autistic youth, and the BCACC 2019 “Wired Together” Conference presenting on Adding NeurOptimal^® to your Practice.
Currently, Doug is the Owner/operator of DRW NeuroPerformance Inc. providing in office counselling and NeurOptimal^® sessions, NeurOptimal^® rental systems, Certification Training in both the Basic and Advanced levels of NeurOptimal^® certification, and Representative Sales for NeurOptimal^®. Our goal is to educate and inform the broader population in the benefits of NeurOptimal^® training and to create novel opportunities for everyone to access this amazing brain training tool.

Doug is an Advanced NeurOptimal^® Trainer and Registered Clinical Counselor who has been working with youth and adults since 1991. Doug began using NeurOptimal^® in his practice in 2010 after realizing the limitations of talk therapy in addressing the broader spectrum of challenges people are confronted with. Doug has vast experience working with autism and other neurodiverse challenges and incorporates NeurOptimal^® training in all aspects of his work and play.
Doug was the Director of Autism Services for 7 years with SOS Children’s Village BC. This was the first fully accredited neurofeedback program in BC. He has worked with the Vancouver and Surrey School Districts, multiple non-profits and private health clinics in the Greater Vancouver Regional District. Doug has been a presenter at UBC, Langara College, Surrey Schools, and Douglas College as well as the 2018 NeurOptimal^® Focus on Research Conference regarding using NeurOptimal^® training with Autistic youth, and the BCACC 2019 “Wired Together” Conference presenting on Adding NeurOptimal^® to your Practice.
Currently, Doug is the Owner/operator of DRW NeuroPerformance Inc providing in office counselling and NeurOptimal^® sessions, NeurOptimal^® rental systems, Certification Training in both the Basic and Advanced levels of NeurOptimal^® certification, and Representative Sales for NeurOptimal^®. Our goal is to educate and inform the broader population in the benefits of NeurOptimal^® training and to create novel opportunities for everyone to access this amazing brain training tool.