Dr. Kamps | Psychologist • Author • Educator

Dr. Paulene Kamps, PHD

EXPERIENCED SCIENTIST-PRACTITIONER

DCD SPECIALIST • CERTIFIED TEACHER • KINESIOLOGIST

Dr. Kamps is a mental health (MH) professional and certified educator who has 30 (+) years of front-line work in various educational settings.

Capitalizing on her multi-disciplinary training, clinical experiences, and years of research, Dr. Kamps has developed deep insights regarding various neuro-developmental disorders. In particular, she chose to specialize in the credible MH condition called developmental coordination disorder (DCD) - informally known as dsypraxia.

Early in 2026, Dr. Kamps pivoted from her former role as an educational psychologist to advance knowledge and understanding of DCD/dyspraxia on a global scale.

Dr. Kamps is especially fascinated by the interplay of autism/ASD and DCD and the impact of DCD on one’s cognitive processes, play behaviours, academic performances, social integration and communication skills, emotional regulation, and psychological well-being.

Known as a bold advocate, keen learner, and recognized as an international expert in DCD, Dr. Kamps uses her broad and comprehensive perspective in her daily work with clients.

Education and credentials

Doctorate of Philosophy in Educational Psychology (With Specialization in Community Rehabilitation) Degree awarded by the University of Calgary (Calgary, AB, Canada)
Cross-disciplinary Master of Science in Kinesiology & Educational Psychology
Bachelor of Education (With Specialization in Secondary Schooling)
Bachelor of Physical Education (With Distinction)
Member of Canadian Psychological Association (CPA)
Member of Psychologists Association of Alberta (PAA)
Teaching Certification in Alberta, Canada

Areas of Professional Practice

Dr. Kamps applies psychological knowledge, skills, and clinical insights about human behaviour and development to investigate, identify, and reduce problems. Given her multidisciplinary educational background and years of experience, Dr. Kamps is uniquely qualified to practice in the following professional areas:

Educational/School
Clinical/Counselling
Health/Wellness
Rehabilitation
Conducting research, consultations, supervision, and teaching

Career Highlights

As an active Scientist-Practitioner, Dr. Kamps has:

Presented internationally, nationally, and regionally on the topic of DCD
Conducted 25+ years of research and authored articles and books about DCD
Supported hundreds of clients in her 30+ years of clinical work in the area of DCD
Been invited by primary author Dr. Rainer Blank of Germany to join other international representatives and experts in composing the European Academy of Childhood Disability (EACD) document: The international clinical practice recommendations [pertaining to] DCD; published January 2019 in Developmental Medicine and Child Neurology

As a passionate Educator and Conference Speaker, she has presented at:

Harvard University’s School of Medicine in Boston, United States (Movement: Brain, Body and Cognition conference)
International DCD conferences in Lausanne, Switzerland; Fremantle, Australia; and Baltimore, United States
International events in Zoetermeer, Netherlands; and Chicago, United States
National events in St. Johns, NL; Montreal, QC; Saskatoon, SK; Edmonton, Calgary, Red Deer, Strathmore, Lethbridge, Banff, AB

Downloadable Press Photos

Photo Credits - Stephanie Jager (Calgary, AB)