A team of qualified ABA professionals
Our Senior Team
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Sandy holds a Bachelor's Degree in Sociology from Wilfrid Laurier and a Behavioural Science Degree from George Brown. She has worked for multiple organizations as an Instructor Therapist and was provincially trained in Intensive Behavioural Intervention.
Sandy's past includes a variety of work with children both in Canada and overseas, in the fields of childcare and education. In 2012, Sandy branched out as an entrepreneur and opened her own daycare. Her positions with children led her to pursue a career in Behavioural Therapy, where she found her passion in life, working with children with disabilities.
Sandy loves combining her passions of working with children with neurodiversities and entrepreneurship. Working with people is her favourite part of owning The Behaviour Team Inc. She takes pride in providing a safe, fun and effectively managed therapy centre for clients, families and staff.
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Anita holds a Bachelor’s Degree, a Behavioural Science Degree at George Brown, a Masters in Special Education (Applied Behaviour Analysis) and is a Board Certified Behaviour Analyst.
Anita started in 2009 as an Instructor Therapist at various agencies, and acquired her provincial training. In 2012 she started working directly with families as a Senior Therapist and Behavioural Consultant for children, youth and adults. Anita has completed PECS training, Pivotal Response Training and is a member of ONTABA.
Anita fell in love with the field in 2009 and continues to be passionate about behavioural science. Anita brings dedication, persistence and drive for her families.
Heather Laidman
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Heather received a specialist degree from the University of Toronto and completed a Master of Professional Education degree from Western University. In 2021 she received her BCBA certification!
Heather has worked in the field for many years and has worked in a variety of settings, including respite care, music and swim programs, private and public centres, and has worked in schools overseas. She is passionate about implementing applied behavioural principles in order to teach skills which will help individuals lead independent and fulfilling lives.
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Faith received her Bachelor of Arts with Honours degree in Sociology from York University, followed by a post graduate certificate in Behavioural Science from George Brown College. She completed her Masters of Arts in Special Education with an emphasis in Applied Behaviour Analysis through Arizona State University in 2021.
During her first placement, Faith immediately fell in love with the field and has since then serviced children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and other developmental disabilities. She is extremely passionate about the behavioural science field and enjoys celebrating each client’s development of new skills and milestones. In October 2023 she received her BCBA certification.
Faith Grynol
Samantha MacDonald
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Samantha received her diploma in behavioural science in 2014 from George brown college. She found her passion for the field during her various placements while earning her diploma.
Since 2014 Sam has worked as a Behaviour Therapist at a private centre as well as working with private clients in Home. Anita Lloyd became a mentor to Sam over the past years as they worked together with many clients.
Sam’s love and dedication for the field continues to grow.
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Shannon received her bachelor degree from York University and has a diploma in community and justice services from Centennial College. Throughout her education she has had two field placements in elementary schools.
Shannon has worked with youth in various settings, including aiding children with classroom expectations at school. With this she discovered she wants to focus her career on working with children.
Shannon is passionate about assisting people gain skills that will help them live their best life and is committed to making a difference in the lives of the people she works with.
Shannon Prato
Kendra Bilewicz
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Kendra is a Brock University alumni with a Degree in Child and Youth Studies and an Honours Diploma in Behaviour Science through George Brown College’s post graduate program.
Kendra worked as an Instructor both in-centre and home-based and also worked in a school solely dedicated to the education of individuals with Autism and other development delays. Through this she has also worked in respite care and parent-training.
Kendra was a daycare liaison for children who needed extra assistance in the realms of Behaviour, Speech, Occupational and Recreational Therapy as well as an Assistant Supervisor of the daycare.
In 2020, Kendra decided to go back into the field of ABA that she fell in love with many years prior. She is so excited to be a member The Behaviour Team family , not only because the staff are revolutionary in the field but also because she can see the genuine love and care for each child that comes through TBT’s doors. This is what makes for success and she is so grateful she gets to be a part of it!
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Alice received her Bachelor’s degree in Early childhood Studies from Ryerson University in 2018. During her placements with children, she started to discover a passion for working with kids. She went to explore that passion by working in after school programs and daycares.
Alice found a passion for children with special needs through working as a summer camp counsellor. She then went back to school and obtained her Graduate Certificate with Honours in Autism and Behavioural Science from George Brown College in 2020.
Alice hopes to bring her knowledge of children development and her passion for working with kids into this field. She hopes to continue her education of becoming a BCBA in the future. Alice is excited to be part of the team and can’t wait to learn from of those on the Behaviour team.
Alice Lee
Christel Dantas
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Christel was first introduced to Autism and Down syndrome at a young age, having members of her family diagnosed with these exceptionalities. She has life-long experience working with children and loves to continually learn.
Christel received a Bachelor’s degree in Honours English from Wilfrid Laurier University in 2018. Through many behavioural courses she discovered a new passion for Behavioural Therapy. She went on to complete her Graduate Certificate with Honors in Autism and Behavioural Science in 2020.
Christel hopes to gain more experience and knowledge of Behavioural Therapy and continues to work towards her RBT Certificate and one day, dreams of becoming a BCBA. Christel is excited to be a part of The Behaviour Team and cannot wait to see what the future holds.
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Laura received her Honours Bachelor of Behaviour Analysis from George Brown College. Throughout her field placements Laura worked with many different individuals ranging from kids to adults, including those with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Acquired Brain Injury, and dual diagnosis. Through these placements she found her passion in the field and working with children.
In this role Laura plans to use her knowledge and experience to bring the best possible support to kids and their development. She plans to continue her education in the field to eventually become a BCBA. Laura is excited to be a part of such a supportive team and to bring her experience and passion to the field.
Laura Ambas
Chehak Bhatia
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Chehak completed her Bachelors with honors, from India. During her time at the university she volunteered with an NGO that worked with children of different abilities. Her interaction with kids sparked an interest in Applied Behavior Analysis for her. Hence, she decided to move to Canada to pursue her future studies. She has completed her Behavioral Science Technician Diploma from George Brown College. She has also attained a diploma in Workplace Wellness and Health Promotions from Centennial College. She has been working with children since 2021 and has been constantly learning and refining her skills every day. Chehak feels pleasure and pride to be a part of this amazing team and looks forward to many more amazing years ahead with TBT. With growing passion for techniques of ABA she aspires to be a BCBA in the near future.
FUN FACT: Off work, she owns a small home based bakery and loves to bake.
….plus a skilled team of 20+ Supervised Instructors