Alyssa is a passionate Occupational Therapist with experience working with infants, children, and teens with various developmental delays and diagnoses. She takes a child-led, play-based approach to therapy, aiming to build a trusting, enjoyable relationship that allows each child’s unique interests and personality to be explored. By fostering an environment where children feel seen and understood, Alyssa helps them make meaningful progress across areas such as gross and fine motor skills, sensory processing, executive functioning, hand-writing, self-regulation, and activities of daily living.

Alyssa is certified in the Sequential Oral Sensory (SOS) Approach to Feeding and has pursued specialized training in areas including handwriting (Handwriting Without Tears), sensory processing, feeding, and autism spectrum disorders. She is also trained in Nonviolent Crisis Intervention and holds certifications to administer both the Chedoke McMaster Stroke Assessment and the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA).

Alyssa earned her Master of Science in Occupational Therapy from Western University and her Honours Bachelor of Arts in Health Studies from Queen’s University. She is a registered member of the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario (COTO) and is also affiliated with the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists (CAOT) and the Ontario Society of Occupational Therapists (OSOT). Alyssa is deeply committed to ongoing professional development to provide the highest quality care for her clients.

With a holistic approach, Alyssa looks forward to collaborating with families to support children in building confidence, developing essential skills, and fully participating in their growth and development.

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Anastasia (Stacie) graduated with a Master of Science degree in Speech-Language Pathology from McMaster University in 2024, following an Honours Bachelor of Applied Sciences in Human Behaviour from the same institution in 2022. She also holds a Graduate Certification in Autism and Behavioural Sciences from Mohawk College.

Anastasia is a dedicated and versatile Speech Language Pathologist with a broad range of clinical experiences. Her expertise includes working with people who have acquired brain injuries, childhood apraxia of speech, sound production errors, motor speech difficulties, fluency disorders such as stuttering, developmental language disorders, autism spectrum disorder, and who are part of the deaf/hard-of-hearing community. She has gained invaluable experience across a variety of settings, including private practices, hospitals, and specialized preschool speech and language programs such as ErinoakKids and Early Words. Anastasia has also served as a Speech Language Assistant at Lear Communications, managing a diverse caseload while balancing full-time academic commitments.

Passionate about evidence-informed treatment and functional interventions, Anastasia values family-centred care, neurodivergent-affirming care, assessing with a purpose, and collaborative goal setting. She has a special interest in cognitive-communication disorders and working with young children to help build their language. Anastasia is committed to continuous professional development, having completed the Dynamic Tactile and Temporal Cueing (DTTC) course and preparing to undertake the It Takes Two to Talk © Hanen training in August 2024.

In addition to her clinical practice, Anastasia is an active volunteer at the Aphasia Institute. She has been recognized for her leadership, receiving the Graduate Student Leadership Award in 2024 and was selected as McMaster’s Speech Language Pathology student council Vice-President for 2023-2024.

Anastasia is multilingual, speaking conversational Russian and French. Outside of her professional life, she enjoys spending time with family and friends. She has recently moved back to the neighbourhood after completing her education in Hamilton and is excited to be close to her family again

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Billie Schulman is a graduate of Toronto Metropolitan University, where she earned her Bachelor of Social Work degree and Yeshiva University where she earned her Master of Social Work at Yeshiva University. She is registered as a social worker with the OCSWSSW.

Billie’s commitment to nurturing children’s growth and development is complimented by her specialized expertise in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) - Level 2 certification. This training equips her with a strong understanding of psychological principles and evidence-based techniques. Armed with this knowledge, Billie works to foster a supportive and empathetic environment where children can comfortably explore their emotions, thoughts, and behaviours.

CBT - Level 2 certification empowers Billie to effectively address a wide range of challenges that children may encounter, from anxiety and depression to self-regulation and trauma. By utilizing proven CBT strategies, she aims to help her young clients develop essential coping skills, challenge negative thought patterns, and build resilience, with her passionate guidance and evidence-based interventions.

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Sarah graduated from Queen’s University with a Master of Science in Occupational Therapy in 2021. Prior to this, she completed her Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology at York University. Since graduating she has worked as an occupational therapist supporting a variety of client populations and has had the pleasure of supporting various early intervention programs (Entry to School, Play Project).

Sarah has experience in supporting children in understanding and developing their sensory-motor profile, social communication, interoceptive awareness, and gross and fine motor skills. Sarah has had training in the DIR/Floortime approach and is PLAY project certified.

Sarah is excited to collaborate with families to best support their child! She takes a holistic approach, hoping to use what the child is interested in to develop various skills and generalize those skills to their everyday lives. When she is not working you can find her teaching dance, enjoying music, knitting and playing DnD!

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