Sydney is a Behaviour Therapist with Progressive Steps and also helps facilitate group services. She works directly with individuals with ASD and developmental disabilities using ABA strategies.

Sydney is passionate about working with individuals with developmental disabilities and supporting them in reaching their goals. She discovered this passion while volunteering in her high school’s life skills classrooms. Since then, she has dedicated much of her time to obtaining further knowledge and experiences in the field. Sydney believes in the importance of developing strong rapports with clients, collaboration with family, and making learning fun.

In her free time, Sydney enjoys playing sports, drawing, and painting.

Experience

Using ABA-based interventions 1:1 and in group settings with children, teens and adults
4 years volunteering in Life Skills classrooms
Placement Experiences
- Teaching Assistant in an elementary school LD classroom
- Behavioural Support Worker in a residential home for adults with disabilities
Personal Support Worker for adults with disabilities
Elementary and high school tutor
Facilitating groups with teens to teach and practice skills related to executive functioning
Facilitating groups with adults to teach social skills

Education & Training

40-hour Registered Behaviour Technician Training
Bachelor of Applied Science from the University of Guelph
Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (CPI)
Canadian Red Cross first aid and CPR certified
Acceptance and Commitment Training
Certified PEERS® service provider
Direct Instruction

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Sydney Burley, BSc

Sydney is a Behaviour Therapist with Progressive Steps and also helps facilitate group services. She works directly with individuals with ASD and developmental disabilities using ABA strategies.

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