
PhocusPros Behavior & Learning Support


About Us
Our
Story
This journey began with a deeply personal mission. As a mother of three children with unique learning challenges — ADHD, dyslexia, and autism — Teresa Johnston saw firsthand how difficult it can be to access timely, accurate, and compassionate support. At the same time, through running a tutoring business since 2008, she witnessed countless undiagnosed children slipping through the cracks — often waiting months, even years, for assessments and support that could change their lives.
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Together with partner Gillian Mohammed, Teresa launched this new initiative in 2025 as a spin-off of their original business, with one clear goal: to close the gap between families and the support they need.
We exist because there simply aren’t enough organizations providing these critical services. Families face long waitlists, minimal guidance, and limited reporting. We’re changing that — by increasing access, speeding up assessments, and delivering more detailed, meaningful reports that empower families and educators alike.
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Our approach is rooted in early identification, empathy, and evidence-based intervention. We believe that every child deserves to be seen, understood, and supported — not just academically, but emotionally and behaviorally. Through personalized assessments and collaborative care, we help parents and children navigate learning challenges with clarity and confidence.
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We’re here for families from birth through 18, supporting early development, school transitions, and every milestone in between.
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Our vision is to become the go-to provider of learning and behavior assessment services across British Columbia — trusted by parents, schools, and communities alike.
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We are guided by compassion, inclusion, and integrity. We believe in accessibility, family-first support, and continuous innovation — always striving to do better for the children who need us most.
Our Approach
At PhocusPros, we believe families shouldn’t have to wait months to get help. That’s why we’ve built a process that’s not only faster than traditional assessment clinics—reducing the typical 8-week timeline to just 3 weeks—but also smarter and more precise, thanks to our use of advanced tools.
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We use technology to:
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Accelerate data analysis from assessments
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Generate detailed student profiles with tailored intervention strategies
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Create coaching plans and tutoring outlines that are customized to each learner’s strengths, challenges, and goals
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Our technology doesn’t replace our experts—it enhances their insights, helping us deliver clear, personalized solutions quickly and effectively. Every recommendation we make is backed by both data and experience, so you can feel confident moving forward.
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At PhocusPros, our approach is proactive, compassionate, and results-driven—designed to help your child thrive sooner, not later.