Hannah Beddow is a registered Speech-Language Pathologist in the province of Ontario, graduating from McGill University with a Master of Science (Applied) in Communication Sciences and Disorders. Hannah also holds a Bachelor of Science (Honours) from Queen’s University specializing in Life Sciences. She has experience working with a wide range of populations, including preschool and school-aged children with autism spectrum disorder, as well as school-aged literacy. Before entering the field, Hannah worked as a medical assistant and as a crisis counsellor.

Hannah has a passion for ensuring a holistic approach to child-centered therapy by collaborating with their families and the child’s environment. Hannah is certified by the Hanen Center for their It Takes Two to Talk program. In her spare time, Hannah enjoys reading a good book and connecting with friends.

“I chose to work at ACT because I loved the emphasis they place on play-based learning and following the child’s lead! Their expertise and knowledge on neurodiversity affirming principles also stood out to me, as well as the opportunities to collaborate across multiple disciplines.”