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Each of our team members brings a set of unique skills and passion for the work we do.
Training and continued professional development play a key role in ensuring we are working together to develop creative, effective programming.
We also welcome any opportunity to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, to better support the learners and families we work with.
Senior Clinical Team
On any given day, you can find our Senior Clinical Team completing a variety of tasks that allow us to apply the science of behaviour to improve not only the lives of the families we support, but also to help our team operate at it's best.
Sophia, M.ADS, BCBA, R.B.A. (Ont)
Director, Registered Behaviour Analyst
Sophia has always known that her career would involve helping and working with children. ABA has proven to be the perfect avenue. She has worked with children and young adults of all ages, with Autism Spectrum Disorder and other exceptionalities. Her experiences have spanned across a variety of settings, including home and centre-based programs, school consultations, community and vocational support, and adult day programs.
Sophia started Best Behaviour Inc. in 2018, with the goal of using the science of behaviour to do good. She has been lucky enough to surround herself with a team of dedicated professionals who have the same goal in mind, and continues to be inspired by her team and the families they support.
Sophia completed her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Neuroscience, and Behaviour, her Master of Applied Disability Studies with a specialization in Applied Behaviour Analysis, and is a Board Certified Behaviour Analyst. She is a Registered Behaviour Analyst (Authorizing Autonomous Practice) with the College of Psychologists and Behaviour Analysts of Ontario (CPBAO). She is also an approved OAP Clinical Supervisor of Behavioural Services.
Sophia oversees all operations and services at Best Behaviour. She also provides BCBA supervision.
Avery, M.ADS, BCBA, R.B.A. (Ont)
Registered Behaviour Analyst
Avery has spent time supporting both youth and adults in home and community settings, therapy centres, and group homes. She feels a strong commitment to the clients she works with, and this motivates her to bring a thoughtful, person-centered approach to her practice. Avery recognizes and values each individual’s unique strengths, history, and lived experiences. Her ability to integrate this understanding into informed, compassionate decision-making allows her to provide meaningful and effective support to her clients and their families. In turn, she appreciates all her clients have taught her and continues to embrace opportunities to learn, grow, and refine her practice.
Avery completed her Bachelor of Kinesiology, Master of Arts in Applied Disability Studies with a specialization in Applied Behaviour Analysis, and is a Board Certified Behaviour Analyst. She is a Registered Behaviour Analyst (Authorizing Autonomous Practice) with the College of Psychologists and Behaviour Analysts of Ontario (CPBAO). She also holds certificates from the Ontario Brain Injury Association (OBIA) and Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST).
Avery joined our senior team in 2026. She provides supervision for our ABA services in Waterloo Region and surrounding areas. This includes assessments and service planning, direct client supervision, indirect supervision tasks, family/caregiver training and parent coaching/consultations, and team member training for the Instructor Therapists she supervises.
Gayathri, M.Ed, IBA, R.B.A. (Ont)
Registered Behaviour Analyst
Gayathri has always been intrigued by behaviour. She started her journey in Veterinary and Animal Biosciences, and later branched out into psychology - finding ABA! She has since worked with children and youth with different learning needs, in home, community, and clinic settings. Gayathri is passionate about creating meaningful experiences in ABA for her clients, team, and other professionals she works with. She values interdisciplinary collaboration and approaches therapy with a trauma-informed lens - considering each learner's unique history and needs, to provide individualized care that supports growth for the whole family. Her motto in life is to win people over with kindness.
Gayathri completed her Master of Education with a specialization in Applied Behaviour Analysis, in Australia, and is an International Behaviour Analyst. She is a Registered Behaviour Analyst (Authorizing Autonomous Practice) with the College of Psychologists and Behaviour Analysts of Ontario (CPBAO).
Gayathri joined our senior team in 2025. She provides supervision for our ABA services in Waterloo Region and surrounding areas. This includes assessments and service planning, direct client supervision, indirect supervision tasks, family/caregiver training and parent coaching/consultations, and team member training for the Instructor Therapists she supervises.
Quinlan, M.A, BCBA, R.B.A. (Ont)
Registered Behaviour Analyst
Quinlan has worked with children and youth in both home and centre-based settings, as well as adults with complex challenging behaviour in residential environments. She has spent the past few years conducting research focused on caregiver training and the use of the Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS). Quinlan is passionate about developing meaningful, individualized programming that enhances the quality of life of the individuals and families she supports.
Quinlan completed her Bachelor of Health Sciences with a specialization in child health, Master of Arts in Applied Disability Studies with a specialization in Applied Behaviour Analysis, and is a Board Certified Behaviour Analyst. She is a Registered Behaviour Analyst (Authorizing Autonomous Practice) with the College of Psychologists and Behaviour Analysts of Ontario (CPBAO).
Quinlan joined our senior team in 2025. She provides supervision for our ABA services in Waterloo Region and surrounding areas. This includes assessments and service planning, direct client supervision, indirect supervision tasks, family/caregiver training and parent coaching/consultations, and team member training for the Instructor Therapists she supervises.
Clinical Support
Our dedicated team of supervised Instructor Therapists work under the supervision of our Registered Behaviour Analysts. The Instructor Therapists deliver individualized interventions with each of our learners receiving one-to-one and group ABA Therapy. They may also assist with some indirect tasks, such as preparing or gathering materials to support these interventions. They collect data, which allows our RBAs to monitor client skills/progress and the effectiveness of therapy, and provide invaluable insight about each learner's unique needs and strengths.
Ashley, BA
Instructor Therapist
I feel a strong sense of meaning and purpose in my role. Every day, I look forward to helping kids learn and reach their goals.
Watching a child learn a skill that opens up new opportunities is a special thing. Like being unable to communicate, to now recognizing that they have a voice! Or when parents tell us about the positive changes they see outside of therapy. These wins, big and small, bring me so much joy!
Courtney, BSc
Instructor Therapist
My interest in ABA began while I was working with children of diverse abilities and diagnoses.
I am passionate about helping others reach their fullest potential in ways that are most meaningful to them. I believe ABA Therapy makes that possible, and love being a part of each client's learning journey.
I really enjoy seeing growth in every individual, and celebrating change - both big and small!
Julie, BA
Instructor Therapist
ABA has given me the opportunity to foster meaningful and lasting change in individuals' lives. I enjoy helping kids build functional skills, and using data-driven strategies and individualized interventions to support this progress!
Working closely with families and my team, and watching clients reach their goals, reminds me why this work is important every day. I'm happy to be a part of their learning journey.
Mariam, BA
Instructor Therapist
While working in childcare, I spent time with kids with different developmental needs. I really enjoyed supporting kids with unique learning styles. This brought me to ABA!
I want to help children achieve their goals and recognize their full potential. Seeing a child reach new levels of confidence is incredibly rewarding, and serves as a reminder to celebrate every success along the way!
Meagan
Instructor Therapist
Working with so many different kids has allowed me to really appreciate each learner's personalities and strengths.
When kids show up to therapy, unapologetically themselves, it inspires me to mirror that same confidence.
I want to help kids channel that energy into recognizing their own strengths and potential!
Abby, BA-candidate
ABA Intern
I was drawn to ABA after working with children who faced unique behavioural and communication challenges.
I saw how evidence-based stratregies, paired with patience and a compassionate outlook, could unlock real growth! Not just for the child, but for the entire family. That impact stayed with me, and has made me want to be part of something that creates meaningful, lasting change.
"Alone we can do so little. Together we can do so much."
Helen Keller
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