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Sandy Ludwig, along with her team at Music4Life, provide recreational music and music therapy.

Sandy Ludwig, along with her team at Music4Life, provide recreational music and music therapy. Read More

As a therapist Kandice likes to help people work through many different kinds of challenges, whether that is looking at how their day-to-day lives are being impacted or working through deeper-rooted concerns. Kandice holds a membership with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO). I have a Masters of Arts in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University, as well as a Bachelors of Arts with a major in Psychology and Minor in Family and Child Studies from the University of Guelph. The therapeutic modalities she primarily use are Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Emotional Focused Therapy (EFT), and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT). The foundational approach she uses with all of my clients is a Person-Centered approach, otherwise known as Client-Centered Therapy (CCT). Kandice believes that all clients are unique and are the experts in their own lives. in session she puts this belief into practice by helping clients discover their own path to healing.

Areas of expertise: Anxiety, Autism, ADHD, Depression, Mood Disorders

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Ryan and Kim Machete have over 20 years of experience combined providing support to children, youth and adults with diverse learning needs, along with their caregivers.

Areas of expertise: Life Skills Support, Social & Communication Skills Support, Vocational Skills Support, Vocational Planning and Job Training, Service Navigation

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Brittney is a Speech Language Pathologist passionate about collaborating with clients, their caregivers, families, and support personnel to achieve their functional communication and swallowing objectives. Brittney specializes in working with pediatric clients, offering expertise in early intervention, speech, language, fluency, alternative and augmentative communication, literacy, and pediatric swallowing. She completed her master’s degree at The University of Queensland in Brisbane, Australia, Brittney has pursued professional development courses, including Hanen More than Words, Pragmatic Organisation Dynamic Display (PODD) training, Natural Language Acquisition framework training, and Project Impact, aligning her skills with her clinical interests.

Areas of Expertise: Autism, Speech Delays

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Dr. Jane Summer has over 30 years of experience supporting individuals with autism and their families. Dr. Summers received her Ph.D. in school psychology from the University of Toronto/OISE in 1991 and became a registered psychologist in 1995. Her first position was with the Department of Behavioral Psychology at the Kennedy Krieger Institute in Baltimore, Maryland. She also held an appointment as an Instructor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine during part of this time. Dr. Summers moved to Hamilton Health Sciences/McMaster Children’s Hospital in 1994 where she held a number of positions over a 20-year period, including director of outpatient mental health and behavioural services for children and adults with intellectual disabilities and clinical supervisor with a community-based program for children with autism spectrum disorder. She started at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health in 2014 to take the position of Director of Interprofessional Practice with the Underserved Populations Program (child, youth and family, dual diagnosis and geriatric mental health). Dr. Summers has been working with Always Connected Treatment Network since 2018.

Areas of expertise: Autism, ADHD, Mental Health, Dual Diagnosis

Dr. Jane Summer has over 30 years of experience supporting individuals with autism and their fami... Read More

Grace is a graduate from the University of Toronto where she received a Masters of Science in Occupational Therapy. Grace is committed to continuous self-development as a therapist. She recognizes the importance of self-reflection, ongoing learning, and professional growth. By staying informed about the latest research, therapeutic approaches, and best practices, Grace aims to enhance her knowledge and skills to better serve he clients. In her practice, she integrates approaches that recognize and promote the mind-body connection, such as mindfulness techniques, relaxation exercises, and somatic awareness. she emphasize the importance of self-care, stress management, and fostering balance in one’s life to support holistic well-being.

Areas of expertise: Autism, Rehabilitation

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