Gabrielle has experience in developing and implementing plans to facilitate advancements in skills for children with developmental and intellectual disabilities, as well as individually assisting university-aged students with a variety of disabilities in the completion of labs and classes. She has also worked with populations who acquired brain injuries, in forensic psychiatry and outpatient rehabilitation. Gabrielle joined the ACT team in order to work with the pediatric population, which has always been her goal.

Gabrielle holds a Bachelor of Science Honours Major: Human Kinetics, a Master of Science in Human Health Nutritional Sciences + Neuroscience Minor and a Master of Science in Occupational Therapy + Indigenous Focus Minor.

“I am excited to work at ACT Learning Centre because I see it as a wonderful opportunity for a new graduate who wants to work with children and learn and grow in her role. I benefit from the combined knowledge and experience of the other interdisciplinary team members and am encouraged and supported in pursuit of continuing education. I believe ACT Learning Centre offers the perfect foundation for my career goals and will allow me to make a positive and meaningful impact in my community.”

If you had to eat one food for the rest of your life, what would it be?
Vindaloo

What’s your favourite holiday?
Halloween

Are you a morning person or a night-owl?
Morning person

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Geneviève holds Bachelor of Arts degree in Criminology with a concentration in Psychology from Carleton University and speaks both English and French. In 2008, while living in Calgary, AB, Geneviève began working with at-risk teenagers in group homes and residential treatment programs. After returning to Ottawa in 2010, she worked with children on the autism spectrum and those with developmental disabilities in a group home setting. She then gained experience supervising family visits at the Children’s Aid Society of Ottawa and provided case management on the children’s team at Service Coordination Support (SCS).

In her spare time, she enjoys crocheting, attending CrossFit classes, catching up with friends and spending quality time with her husband, son and their incredibly cuddly Lab mix, Lexie!

I’ve always had a deep passion for working with children and families. When my son was diagnosed with autism and I discovered the PLAY Project, I knew I had found my calling. My professional background, combined with my personal experience, gives me a unique perspective and a strong drive to support families to the best of my ability. I love ACT Learning Centre’s multidisciplinary approach and the opportunity to collaborate with other professionals to provide exceptional support for families.

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Grace- Emmanuelle holds a Bachelor of Health Science with a minor in Psychology. She is fluent in both English and French.

Grace- Emmanuelle has experience tutoring French to elementary and high school students, has over 3 years of experience as a camp counsellor and has worked as a teacher’s assistant at both an elementary school and a daycare.

I chose to work at ACT Learning Centre because I’m passionate about working with kids and mental health. The welcoming staff and supportive managers help me grow as a behavioral therapist, and they’re always available to assist with questions. It’s a wonderful environment to work in.

If you could visit anywhere in the world, where would it be?

Greece

If you had to eat one food for the rest of your life, what would it be?

If I had to eat one food for the rest of my life it would be chicken alfredo pasta

What’s your favourite holiday?
My favourite holiday is of course Christmas

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