Team

  Bonnie holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from the University of British Columbia and a Masters of Education in Curriculum and Instruction from Arizona State University. Bonnie is a Category A Registered Autism Service Provider (RASP) and she specializes in working with children who have been diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Her education and work is based upon the principles of Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) and with empirically proven teaching strategies, Bonnie’s goal is to support children and their families with one on one teaching and mentoring in their home and community environment.

Bonnie’s focus is on educating and training families to empower them to have healthy and meaning full relationships with their children. 

Supporting families with practical life tools to promote calm and balance within the family’s home is a passion for Bonnie. She loves to work closely with families to show them how to navigate the everyday challenges families’ experience. 

Bonnie is passionate about teaching and conducts workshops on a variety of topics for Certified Education Assistants (ECE’s), Early Childhood Educators (ECE’s), Teachers, and Families. Bonnie is certified to hold and grant hours for professional development hours and continuing education requirements.

Samantha has a Masters of Education in Applied Behaviour Analysis from Arizona State University’s Mary-Lou Fulton Teacher’s College and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from UBCO. Samantha is a Registered Autism Service Provider (RASP) and has a breadth of experience supporting children on the spectrum both in their homes and within our local community utilizing individually-tailored evidence-based behavioural programs. 

Paired with a passion for teaching, Sam’s warm, calming and welcoming demeanour allows her to create realistic processes to achieve both individual and family goals.  Sam’s dedication to dynamic and active learning is ever present within her unique programming. 

Combining her past background as a swim instructor and lifeguard, along with her current passion for Olympic Weightlifting and fitness enables her to further connect with children across a variety lively platforms. Be it on the playground, the pool or during a fun-filled bike ride, children will have fun while learning through engaging activities. 

When not assisting families, Sam enjoys spending time outdoors, inspiring others through her fitness coaching and proudly supporting the Canucks Autism Network initiatives.