Our Team

Progressive Steps has a diverse team with decades of education, training and experience.

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Kerry-Anne Robinson, MEd, BCBA

Owner & Clinical Director

Kerry-Anne Robinson is the Owner and Clinical Director of Progressive Steps Training and Consultation Inc. She oversees the clinical direction for all clients and Clinically Supervises programs for clients 12 & up.

She has a passion for increasing the independence of those she works with and enhancing their overall quality of life. Kerry-Anne values providing evidence-based services that meet the needs of clients and their caregivers through ongoing collaboration with clients and caregivers and high levels of support and supervision of Behaviour Therapists.

Kerry-Anne has a twin brother with a developmental disability and a younger brother with autism. Kerry-Anne is also a Mom and understands the challenges that families face when trying to implement parenting strategies and teach skills on a day-to-day basis. Kerry-Anne enjoys spending time with her family by going for hikes, camping and relaxing on the couch for weekly movie nights.

Languages: English

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Olivia Ng, MA, BCBA

Clinical Supervisor

Olivia is our Clinical Supervisor who has over 20 years of experience in the field. She is an approved OAP Clinical Supervisor and oversees our in-home programs for children under 12 years of age.

Languages: English

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Karen Robinson

Special Education Advocate

Karen is a certified Special Education Advocate and assists parents/guardians as they navigate their way through IEP and IPRC meetings.

Languages: English

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Ifeanyi Louisa Egbe, MBA, MHSM

Business Manager

Ifeanyi has a MBA and a master’s degree in Health Systems Management. As our Business Manager, she oversees and manages the business operations.

Languages: English, Yoruba, Igbo

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Progressive Steps Senior Behaviour Therapists

Lauretta Bastian, MS (ABA), BCBA

Senior Behaviour Therapist

Lauretta is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst with over 10 years of experience working with children diagnosed with ASD and learning disabilities in various settings. She is passionate about providing evidence-based treatment based on the individualized needs of the clients and their families.

Languages: English

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Judit Albitz, MSc, BCBA

Senior Behaviour Therapist & Group Programs Manager

Judit is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst with over 10 years of experience supporting clients with autism and developmental disabilities in a number of settings. She is passionate about helping her clients expand their skills, increase their independence and improve their life quality.

Languages: Hungarian, German, English

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Eric Sapi, MADS

Senior Behaviour Therapist

Eric has a Master’s Degree in Applied Disability Studies, specializing in Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA). He has a passion for producing meaningful behaviour improvements for his clients and their families. He values providing evidence-based services with an emphasis on safety, rapport building, trustworthiness, empathy, and empowerment.

Languages: English

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Avo Khshvadjian, BSc (ABA)

Senior Behaviour Therapist

Avo is a Senior Behaviour Therapist at Progressive Steps Training & Consultation, Inc. He has an Undergraduate Degree in Applied Behaviour Analysis and is currently completing his Master of Professional Education with a focus in ABA. He develops and implements programs, facilitates group sessions, provides training and consultation to Behaviour Therapists, and provides consultation to clients and their families. Avo is passionate about practical and evidence-based treatment and a firm believer in inclusion and diversity.

Languages: English, Arabic, Armenian, Turkish

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Progressive Steps Behavioural Safety Specialist

Emmanuel Bratsalis, BST

Behavioural Safety Specialist

Emmanuel has wide-ranging experience working with and supporting individuals with neurodevelopmental disabilities, complex mental illness, acquired brain injuries, and the geriatric population who display behavioural health challenges.

Languages: English

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Progressive Steps Lead Behaviour Therapists

Tharmiya Thanarajah, BA

Lead Behaviour Therapist

Tharmiya provides ABA therapy to pre-school and school-age children with ASD to enhance their day-to-day life skills and independence. She also conducts skills assessments and supports with caregiver and staff training.

Tharmiya is currently on maternity leave.

Languages: English

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Katie Lem, BA, BEd, RBT

Lead Behaviour Therapist

Katie provides ABA services to children, teens and adults with ASD. She conducts skills and behavioural assessments under the supervision of a BCBA. Katie provides parents training, writes skill development and behaviour support plans and monitors the progress our clients are making towards their goals.

Languages: English

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Lisa Baskie, DSW, RBT

Lead Behaviour Therapist

Lisa provides ABA therapy to individuals of all ages in home and community-based settings. She also provides caregiver and staff training to help generalize skills taught in session to other settings. Lisa believes that when ABA services are provided in a correct and ethical manner, anyone can develop new, life changing skills.

Languages: English

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Brandon Taguibao, BST

Lead Behaviour Therapist

Brandon has an advanced diploma in Behaviour Science and Technology and has been proving ABA services to clients for over 5 years. He is passionate about teaching clients with developmental disabilities using ABA strategies, as well as making learning fun!

Languages: English

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Garry Vigneswaran

Lead Behaviour Therapist

Garry is a dedicated individual with a strong passion for helping the autism community. Garry's personal connection to autism, as his brother is also on the spectrum, has driven his desire to assist and support individuals with autism. Recognizing the importance of specialized intervention, Garry has gained extensive experience in Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA).

Languages: English, Tamil

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Progressive Steps Behaviour Therapists

Sahar Omed, DSW, RBT

Behaviour Therapist/Staff Trainer

Sahar is a Registered Behaviour Technician (RBT) who has a diploma in Developmental Service Work and is currently completing her Bachelor of Behavioural Science. She has experience working with both children and adults diagnosed with developmental disabilities, including ASD. Sahar works directly with individuals with ASD to help improve their quality of life and reach their goals.

Languages: English

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Sydney Burley

Behaviour Therapist/Business Administrator

Sydney works directly with individuals with ASD and developmental disabilities using ABA strategies. and she is very passionate supporting them in reaching their goals. Sydney believes in the importance of developing strong rapports with clients, collaboration with family, and making learning fun.

Languages: English

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Jannatul Maua, RBT

Behaviour Therapist

Jannatul is a behaviour therapist working with Progressive Steps Training and Consultation Inc. As a health care professional, she has a deep understanding of developmental disorders, therapy techniques and social milestones. She works directly with individuals who have ASD and developmental disorders using ABA strategies at home and in community settings.

Languages: English

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Armita Jafari, BA

Behaviour Therapist

Armita is a Behaviour Therapist at Progressive Steps Training and Consultation, Inc. She has a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology. She works directly with both children and teens with ASD, teaching them skills to increase their independence and overall quality of life.

Languages: English

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Kehinde Olawale, BSc

Behaviour Therapist

Kehinde is a Behavior Therapist at Progressive Steps Training & Consultation Inc. She has an Undergraduate degree in Psychology and she’s currently completing her Graduate Certificate in Autism and Behavioural Science. She works directly with our clients in individual and group settings and ensure a fun learning environment.

Languages: English, Yoruba, Pidgin

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Nicole Marek, BA

Behaviour Therapist/Group Program Coordinator

Nicole is a behaviour therapist at Progressive Steps Training and Consultation Inc, as well as the Group Program Coordinator for Camp Friendship. She uses her background in psychology as well as continues to educate herself and implement her knowledge of ABA therapy to provide quality services to our clients.

Languages: English

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Nil Yamakoglu

Behaviour Therapist

Nil is a Behavioral Therapist currently employed at Progressive Steps Training & Consultation Inc. Over the past 12 years, she has dedicated her career to working with children and their families in a range of rehabilitation settings, private clinics, and as an entrepreneur in the field of kindergarten education before relocating to Canada.

Languages: English, Turkish

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