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.”

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Hayley holds a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Sociology from Trent University and a Communicative Disorders Assistant post-graduate certificate from Durham College. She is currently working towards her PLAY Project certification. Hayley has been working with children from the age of four and under with autism spectrum disorder and their families since 2021, mainly as a PLAY Project Consultant with the PLAY Project. She has a passion for helping families better communicate and play with their children. In her spare time, Hayley enjoys spending time with her family and friends, spending time in nature and baking all kinds of goodies! She also loves cats, and you can often find her hanging out with her cats Ruby and Blossom.

“I choose to work at ACT Learning Centre because ACT has a focus on helping children with autism spectrum disorder and their families. ACT has a wide range of services available for families and a wonderful team of clinicians who have so much knowledge!”

If you had to have one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be?
Pizza or any kind of cheesy pasta!

What’s your favourite holiday?
Halloween and Christmas – I can’t choose!

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

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Helen holds a Diploma in Early Childhood Education and is currently working towards a Bachelor of Childhood and Youth Studies. She is fluent in both English and French. In her spare time, Helen loves cooking African food and blasting loud music to put some groove in the house!

“My passion is to work with children. The Entry to School program allows me to help the children by developing their skills and help them by preparing for the upcoming school transition.”

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

Africa, Carribean and Ireland

If you could have any exotic animal as a pet, what would it be?

Giraffe

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

I love chapati with meat or any pasta dish

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