Nasmah speaks English and Arabic and has been working as an Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Instructor Therapist since 2017 at Progressive Behavior Services in Egypt across different settings, such as clinical, home, school, day care and camps.

In 2022, Nasmah had the opportunity to combine her passion for ABA with her background in Mass Communication Arts by coordinating educational events and workshops in Egypt. She created campaigns aimed at raising awareness about ABA, bringing together RBAs under one roof and promoting inclusive learning. Collaborating with amazing professionals, she also had the privilege of coordinating a successful 3-day workshop in the Middle East with Dr. Gregory Henley, which was a milestone for all involved.

Nasmah recently moved to Ottawa and is proud to be working at ACT with an incredible team. She is also in the process of pursuing a Master’s in Psychology and Play Therapy, furthering her commitment to helping families.

Before diving into ABA, Nasmah served as the Head of the Humanities Department in the British school in Egypt.

I’m always excited about the opportunity to blend my experience, skills, and passion to make a positive impact on the lives and create a safe & happy environment for those I work with.

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

Bahamas

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

Dolphin

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

Lebanese food

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Natasha holds a Bachelor of Psychology as well as a Bachelor of Education. She has experience as a manager of a childcare centre as well as 13 years of experience in an early childhood educator role. She also has several years of experience as an elementary teacher and math and English tutor. Natasha speaks both English and French.

“I love working at ACT Learning Centre because I learn something new from the children and my team every single day.”

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

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

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

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Nathalie has been working with children with a variety of special learning needs such as autism, ADHD and dyslexia since 2016. She became a Senior Therapist in 2021 and has gained experience in parent consultation, program development and supervision, therapist training and implementing behaviour interventions. She also gained training and experience in ESDM and has a special interest in natural environment teaching. Nathalie speaks both English and Arabic. She holds a Bachelor of Science with a minor in Psychology from the University of Ottawa, as well as a Master of Professional Education specializing in ABA from the University of Western Ontario. Nathalie is also currently pursuing her BCBA certification. In her spare time, Nathalie enjoys painting, cooking and exploring new cities!

“I chose ACT because I’m excited to work as a part of a multidisciplinary team. I believe that being a part of a diverse team allows us to share our knowledge and expertise to provide a holistic therapy approach.”

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

Brazil

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

Monkey

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

Sushi

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Steven holds diplomas in Pedagogy, Office Administration General-Health Services and Human Resources Management and Payroll. He also holds certificates in General Art and Science and Office Administration. Steven can speak French, English, Kinyamulenge, and Swahili. In his spare time, he loves writing fiction books (Author of the K5 Revolution Part 1) and songs.

“I have been with ACT Learning Centre since June 2021. Working with ACT has been one of the best experiences I have ever had so far as an employee, not just because of how they value employees but also their collaborative spirit and the vision of the company. It’s been a great workplace and I have learned much from ACT.”

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

Democratic Republic of Congo

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

Parrot

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

Fufu (African food)

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Nicolas holds a Master of Science in Communication Disorders from McGill University (2018) and a Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics from Carleton University (2016). He is bilingual, speaking both English and Spanish.

His professional experience includes working with school boards, where he conducted assessments and provided consultations for both specialized classrooms and the general student population. He has also delivered virtual therapy focused on articulation and fluency, as well as remote rehabilitation services for adults recovering from strokes or motor vehicle accidents.

“I choose to work at ACT Learning Centre for the opportunity to collaborate with other professionals as we help each child holistically.”

Nicolas’s top three hobbies all start with the letter “B”—baseball, biking and baking.

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Nicole is a Registered Behaviour Technician with extensive experience working with children with ASD. Nicole holds an Honours Bachelor of Behavioural Psychology from St. Lawrence College, as well as a Master of Applied Disability Studies with a specialization in Applied Behaviour Analysis from Brock University. Nicole enjoys crafting and currently has many works in progress including a beaded rose and a blanket of all her Guiding badges.

“I started as a placement student at ACT in the final year of my master’s degree. During this time, I received many opportunities to practice the skills that I had learned in my undergraduate and graduate studies. Right from the beginning, I was welcomed by everyone and made to feel part of the team. Whether I was shadowing behavioural therapists on the floor, learning to implement client programs with clients or working on my practicum assignments, I always felt supported and knew that there was always someone that I could turn to if I needed help.”

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

Curried Chicken Rice Soup

What’s your favourite holiday?

It’s a tie between Halloween and Star Wars Day (I’m counting it as a holiday!).

Are you a morning person or a night-owl? 

Morning person

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