Our Team

Kerrie Kirkwood, M.Ed.,RBA (ONT), BCBA

Director/Clinical Supervisor

Kerrie graduated from the University of Ottawa with a Joint Honors degree in Psychology and Linguistics, and completed her Master's Degree in Special Education with an emphasis in Applied Behaviour Analysis through Pennsylvania State University.  She is a Board Certified Behaviour Analyst (BCBA). 

​Kerrie has worked with children on the Autism Spectrum since 2001, focusing on ABA since 2005. She has extensive experience with in-home and centre-based programming, has designed and implemented a variety of 1:1 intensive programs, social programs, provided parent-training, and taught a variety of workshops related to the field of ABA and autism. 

Kerrie loves children (has 3 of her own!) and is passionate about helping families in need. She strives to provide the most current, scientifically-sound and ABA-based educational techniques.

Taylor Kuiack, M.ADS

Senior Therapist  

Taylor is a graduate of the Master’s of Applied Disability Studies (M.ADS) program with specialization in Applied Behaviour Analysis at Brock University. Prior to completing her Masters, Taylor received her Honours Bachelor of Child Health degree from Brock University.

She has experience working with individuals with disabilities in schools, group homes, tutoring services, and adaptive movement programs. Taylor is passionate about fostering an environment which promotes independence, creativity, and fun to encourage all of her students to reach their full potential.

Amber graduated from Brock University in 2021 with a Master’s degree in Applied Disability Studies with specialization in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). Amber also holds an honours Bachelor degree with major in Criminology and minor in Psychology from the University of Ottawa. Amber has completed her clinical supervision hours and plans to continue expanding upon her skill set and obtaining additional certifications in the ABA field. 

Amber Ranich, M.ADS, BCBA

Senior Therapist

Amber has been working in the disabilities field since 2013 and has experience working with both children and adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Amber has experience working in residential care facilities, as well as providing 1:1 ABA therapy in home, school, and clinical settings. Amber is passionate about helping the families that she works with, and has a particular interest in using evidence-based practices to address challenging behavior.