OUR TEAM
The team at ACT Learning Centre is comprised of dedicated therapists with unique backgrounds and specialties.
Leadership
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Cynthia (Cindy) Harrison, M.Sc., Reg. CASLPO
Chief Executive Officer
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…
Directors
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Caitlin Lacelle, OT Reg. (Ont.)
Director of Occupational Therapy and Entry to School
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…
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Jocelyne Boileau
Director of Operations
Jocelyne is the Director of Operations at ACT Learning Centre. Jocelyne graduated from the University of Ottawa in 2009 with…
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Kristy Hunt, M.A., R.B.A. (Ont.)
Director of ABA
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…
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Rebecca Nishimura, MSc(A), SLP Reg CASLPO
Director of Speech-Language Pathology and the PLAY Project
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.
All Staff
Taylor Orchard
Taylor holds a diploma in Autism and Behavioural Sciences and is a Registered Behaviour Technician. Taylor is also currently working towards a Bachelor of Psychology.
Taylor has been in the field of ABA for six years. Throughout his experience, he has worked with a variety of different aged clients, implementing programs from ABLLS-R, AFLLS and ESDM curriculums.
“I work at ACT because there are great therapists to work alongside, and opportunities to develop and further my skills as a therapist.”
If you could visit anywhere in the world, where would it be?
Iceland
If you could have any exotic animal as a pet, what would it be?
Capuchin Monkey or Penguin
What’s your favourite holiday?
Summer Solstice
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Taylor Orchard
Operations Administrative Assistant
Taylor holds a diploma in Autism and Behavioural Sciences and is a Registered Behaviour Technician. Taylor is also currently working towards a Bachelor of Psychology....
Tracy Orange
Tracy is fluent in English and French and has over 20 years of experience working in administration and office coordination support. Tracy holds a Diploma of Business Administration, specializing in Human Resources from Fanshawe College. Tracy is the mother of two wonderful grown children and enjoys crafts, painting and getting together with friends.
“I was fortunate to cross paths with Cindy Harrison who opened the door to ACT and introduced me to the most amazing, wonderful upbeat and positive work environment ever and offered me a position at ACT. I am forever grateful for being welcomed into the team at ACT and look forward to many years with the company.”
If you could have any exotic animal as a pet, what would it be?
Ferret
If you had to eat one food for the rest of your life, what would it be?
Tacos or Fajitas
What’s your favourite holiday?
Christmas
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Tracy Orange
Manager of Central Intake
Tracy is fluent in English and French and has over 20 years of experience working in administration and office coordination support. Tracy holds a Diploma...
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