OUR TEAM
The team at ACT Learning Centre is comprised of dedicated therapists with unique backgrounds and specialties.
Cindy is a Speech Language Pathologist and co-founder of ACT Learning Centre and ACT’S sister company, CommuniCare Therapy. Cindy’s area of clinical focus is the provision of assessment and treatment of children, adolescents, and adults with autism spectrum disorder, developmental disabilities, intellectual disabilities, global developmental delays. Cindy holds a post-graduate certificate in DIR/Floortime, and is the only Master Trainer for The Play Project in Canada…
Caitlin is a registered Occupational Therapist with the province of Ontario. She obtained her Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from McGill University in 2009 and…
Jocelyne is the Director of Operations at ACT Learning Centre. Jocelyne graduated from the University of Ottawa in 2009 with…
Kristy is a Registered Behaviour Analyst and holds a Master of Arts in Special Education from the University of Arizona. Kristy began working in the field of ABA 20 years ago as an Instructor…
Rebecca Nishimura is the director of Speech-Language Pathology and the PLAY Project. She is a registered Speech-Language Pathologist with the province of Ontario.
Berdhie is an Intake Clerk at ACT. Berdhie holds a Bachelor of Science in Biology, an Associate of Science in Medical Assisting and a Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience and Mental Health. She is currently working towards a Master of Counselling Psychology. Berdhie is fluent in English, French and Haitian Creole.
Berdhie has worked in the medical field for many years. Previously, she worked as a medical assistant, ward clerk and receptionist. She has experience in taking vital signs, performing EKG and various clinical tests such as urinalysis, school and work physicals and strep and influenza tests. She also has customer service experience in technical support. Berdhie enjoys being with kids as they bring so much joy with their uniqueness. She also works with kids of all ages through different volunteering programs.
“I chose to work at ACT Learning Centre due to the attractive work environment. Their mission and the services they provide have an amazing impact on a community that needs an incredible amount of support. The opportunity to be a part of serving the community and the kids in need was a driving force in my decision.”
If you could visit anywhere in the world, where would it be?
Bora Bora
If you could have any exotic animal as a pet, what would it be?
Koala Bear
If you had to eat one food for the rest of your life, what would it be?
Haitian meal called Fritay (fried plantains, pikliz, fried goat/chicken/fish)
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Berdhie is an Intake Clerk at ACT. Berdhie holds a Bachelor of Science in Biology, an Associate of Science in Medical Assisting and a Bachelor...
Breanna holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Trent University. After graduation, she began working as an Instructor Therapist in Barrie, ON. She then made the move to Ottawa and joined ACT Learning Centre as a Supervised Instructor Therapist.
“I have always loved working with & learning about children. When moving to Ottawa, I researched many different clinics & found that my work ethics, professional growth opportunities and all of my wants and needs were all found and aligned with ACT Learning Centre.”
If you could visit anywhere in the world, where would it be?
Banff, or anywhere with a gorgeous hiking trail/view!
If you had to eat one food for the rest of your life, what would it be?
Sushi or Pasta
What’s your favourite holiday?
Halloween!
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Breanna holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Trent University. After graduation, she began working as an Instructor Therapist in Barrie, ON. She then...
Brittany has extensive experience working in childcare and has been working with children with ASD for over 10 years. Brittany uses both ESDM and ABA techniques to help her clients reach their full potential. She is an ESDM Senior Lead Team member working under the supervision of Jocelyne Boileau, a certified ESDM Therapist.
Brittany holds a Child and Youth Worker Advanced Diploma and an Autism and Behavioural Sciences Graduate Certificate. She has also completed an ESDM introductory course and is a Registered Behavioural Therapist.
“I work at ACT because of the multidisciplinary aspect and the professionals that I work and collaborate with on a daily basis.”
If you could visit anywhere in the world, where would it be?
Italy
If you had to eat one food for the rest of your life, what would it be?
Pizza
Are you a morning person or a night-owl?
Night-owl
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Brittany has extensive experience working in childcare and has been working with children with ASD for over 10 years. Brittany uses both ESDM and ABA...
This post is also available in: French