Meet Our Support Team

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Amelia Hone is a Board Certified Behaviour Analyst and Registered Behaviour Analyst with over 15 years of experience supporting individuals, families, and third-party professionals in the neurodivergent community. She holds a post-secondary diploma in Autism and Behavioural Sciences from George Brown College in Toronto, Canada, a Master's of Science in Applied Behaviour Analysis from The University of Trinity College Dublin in Dublin, Ireland, and a Master's Certificate in Special Education from Brandman University in California. Amelia takes an individualized and trauma-informed approach with her clients to guide them in achieving their goals; her quest is to empower neurodivergent talent, remove educational and employment barriers, and be boldly curious and intentionally courageous.

Rachel Forler (she/her) is a Registered Behaviour Analyst (RBA) and a Board Certified Behaviour Analyst (BCBA) with over nine years of experience providing and supervising Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) services in both educational and home settings. She holds a Master’s degree in Applied Disability Studies from an ABAI-accredited graduate program and is registered with the College of Psychologists and Behaviour Analysts of Ontario (CPBAO). Her approach to ABA is compassionate, collaborative, and deeply rooted in client-centered, assent-based care. Rachel specializes in working with the neurodivergent community of all ages, including individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), and has a strong foundation in early intervention and functional life skill development. Her programming focuses on meaningful, lifelong skills such as communication (including AAC), flexibility and tolerance-building, emotional regulation, and social/play development, along with daily living skills like toileting and self-help. She is passionate about supporting clients and their families in ways that honor their autonomy, dignity, and voice. Additionally, she works closely with caregivers and teams to create individualized, goal-oriented plans that foster growth across all areas of life. Whether coaching families, consulting in classrooms, or providing one-on-one support, Rachel strives to create safe, empowering spaces where each individual can thrive and feel truly heard.

Brandon holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Simon Fraser University and brings over 10 years of experience working with children, including more than 7 years specializing in Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) therapy. As a Board Certified Behaviour Analyst, she has extensive expertise in supporting the neurodivergent community, particularly children on the Autism Spectrum, through evidence-based approaches such as Intensive Behavioural Intervention (IBI), Skill-Based Training (SBT), and behaviour management. Brandon is passionate about her work, drawing on creativity to develop individualized solutions that positively impact the lives of the children and families she supports.

Abderrahman Abdellaoui, a recent graduate of the Health Sciences program at the University of Ottawa, would like to share his experiences. He’s had the chance to work closely with children and youth in both clinical and recreational settings, including supporting pediatric patients at CHEO and spending summers at a camp focused on creating safe, inclusive spaces for kids. His passion for working with the neurodivergent community drives him, as every day presents a new opportunity to learn, connect, and celebrate progress, no matter how big or small. As an aspiring Board Certified Behaviour Analyst, building trust and forming genuine relationships is what motivates him most in this work, and he feels grateful to be part of a team that shares those values while utilizing Applied Behaviour Analysis techniques.

Laura Marshall holds a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Psychology with a Minor in Health Studies from Queen’s University. She has a strong background in research, clinical, and community-based roles, focusing on neurodiversity within the neurodivergent community and the relationship between mental and physical health. Laura has worked as a research assistant studying youth depression and emotional development and completed supervised, independent research on chronic pain. Her experience includes supporting children and youth in therapeutic settings and assisting adults with neurodevelopmental disabilities, with a special interest in Occupational Therapy and Applied Behaviour Analysis. She plans to pursue a Master’s in Occupational Therapy and is passionate about trauma-informed, holistic, client-centered care that empowers children and their families, particularly those within the neurodivergent community.