Northern Outreach & Clinical Services

Agency Description

Our agency specializes in behavioural assessment and treatment of challenging behaviours for individuals with developmental disabilities and multiple or complex needs. We believe our staff to be elite in providing a diverse range of direct ABA services to individuals, based on best practices. We endeavor to work with the individual and their family to develop innovative individualized programs based on preferences, needs, choice, and autonomy.

Therapist Descriptions

 

Hollie Chapman, BCBA Clinical Director

Hollie has been interested in teaching from an early age. She completed her Bachelor of Education at Laurentian University in 2014 but felt that she could not provide all learners with the support required to reach their full potential. She continued her education and achieved her Master of Disability Studies with a specialization in Applied Behaviour Analysis through Brock University and became a Board Certified Behaviour Analyst (BCBA) in 2019. Her work
experience involves working in numerous settings with a variety of learners. This includes working in a specialized school program for individuals with
autism spectrum disorder in Toronto for over five years. She is passionate about improving the quality of life and achieving meaningful change for all learnersand caregivers that she works with!

Jennifer Pretorius, BCBA Clinical Supervisor

With a background spanning nearly 15 years in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), Jennifer has demonstrated her dedication to supporting children and families in reaching their full potential. As a Board Certified
Behaviour Analyst (BCBA) since 2019, she has served in various capacities, including Senior Therapist and Behavior Therapist, before assuming the role of a Clinical Supervisor in 2019. Throughout her career, Jennifer has supervised
numerous staff members and worked with a diverse range of clients, showcasing her commitment to providing high-quality care and support. Her passion for helping others and her extensive knowledge make her a valuable
addition to our team.

Natasha Morin, Program Development Coordinator

Throughout Natasha’s 10 years in the Early Childhood Sector as a Registered Early Childhood Educator, she has demonstrated a strong ability to connect with children with diverse needs. Natasha worked her way up in the childcare
setting, earning the opportunity to be a supervisor of the childcare site. Natasha has assisted many families in caring for their children and has participated in numerous school transitions with positive outcomes. She also has extensive experience working with behavioural clinicians to implement early intervention strategies in childcare settings. While working in the childcare sector, she encountered many children without resources and diagnoses, which pushed her to obtain education in Autism and Behaviour Science to help the children in her care better. Natasha is currently working at Northern Outreach and Clinical Services as Program Development Coordinator. Natasha is a Registered Behaviour
Technician and has completed additional trainings (Vocational Workshop, Safe Management Training and SIBSHOP Facilitator) to support groups. She is currently working on completing her Bachelor of Science in ABA Psychology.

Sarah Cunningham, Supervising Therapist

Sarah has 8 years of experience working with both adults and children with a wide range of intellectual, mental, and physical disabilities. She has worked with both verbal and non-verbal individuals in a variety of different settings.
Sarah graduated from Laurentian University with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a minor in Health and Disability. She is currently a Registered Behaviour Technician with plans to further her credentials to become a Board
Certified Assistant Behaviour Analyst (BCaBA). Sarah’s passion is teaching selfhelp and foundational skills to bring about meaningful growth and change to each individual within their daily lives.