Kristine received her Bachelor of Kinesiology with a minor in Community Rehabilitation and Disability Studies from the University of Calgary. After working as a therapy assistant, she pursued her Master’s in Occupational Therapy at the University of Alberta. She is registered with the Alberta College of Occupational Therapists (ACOT).
Kristine has always had a passion for working with children. She is eager to learn more and gain experience working with children and youth. She takes a family-centered, strength-based approach to her sessions. She is excited to learn more about the various approaches used in occupational therapy as she furthers her career.
Passionate about social justice, Kristine advocates for the importance of health and wellness in everyday life. In her free time, she enjoys participating in various sports, including gymnastics, volleyball, yoga, and running. She also loves traveling and immersing herself in different cultures around the world.
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I’m a Registered Psychologist with over two decades of experience supporting neurodivergent children and families.
My clinical work is grounded in developmental
psychology and informed by the principles of Polyvagal Theory, Interpersonal Neurobiology,
trauma-informed care, and Collaborative & Proactive Solutions (CPS).
I support children in developing executive functioning skills, emotional regulation, and adaptive coping strategies through developmentally attuned, relationship-based approaches.
My work is collaborative and strengths-based, integrating relational, cognitive, and physiological supports to promote meaningful growth across settings. I’m committed to neurodiversity-affirming care that centers autonomy, safety, and authentic connection.
I’m a Registered Psychologist with over two decades of experience supporting neurodivergent child...
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Hi, I’m Iris Chao, a Licensed Occupational Therapist in Alberta. I am a passionate pediatric Occupational Therapist with years of experience supporting children with diverse needs in clinical, school, and community settings. I hold a Master of Science in Rehabilitation Science from the University of Alberta in Canada, and a Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy from Chang Gung University in Taiwan.
Throughout my career, I have had the experience of working with children and families across different countries. I specialize in helping children with autism, ADHD, developmental delays, cerebral palsy, and learning disabilities thrive in their daily environments through individualized, play-based approaches.
Additionally, I speak English, Cantonese, and Mandarin.
Hi, I’m Iris Chao, a Licensed Occupational Therapist in Alberta. I am a passionate pediatric Occu...
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Melissa is an educational specialist and behaviour strategist with over 15 years of experience dedicated to children’s mental health and development. She holds a Master of Education from the University of Calgary, where she focused on enhancing school support, social skills, and foundational family support. Melissa is passionate about fostering positive development in children by building strong, collaborative relationships with their entire families.
Melissa is an educational specialist and behaviour strategist with over 15 years of experience de...
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I’m a Speech Language Pathologist with 16 years of experience working with the pediatric community (children aged 1-18) across home and school settings. I value a neuro-affirming approach where I encourage and support the strengths and differences of neurodivergent children. I believe in creating safe learning spaces where children can thrive and learn to communicate through connection and play. I love working collaboratively with parents, teachers, and various team members to problem solve, and help children be successful communicators across environments and to reach their full potential.
I have experience working with Autism, Down Syndrome, intellectual disability, articulation/speech disorders, language disorders, literacy/phonological awareness difficulties, and social communication difficulties/differences. I also have worked extensively with children with complex communication needs (CCNs) who need Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) to communicate.
I’m a Speech Language Pathologist with 16 years of experience working with the pediatric communit...
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Tami has worked as a Pediatric Occupational Therapist since 2003. She has experience working with children aged 0-18 years old.
Tami has worked extensively with children with Autism, Attention difficulties, Developmental Delays, complex medical and neuromotor conditions. She has provided Occupational Therapy services in children’s homes, community, schools, outpatient and inpatient settings.
Her practice background allows her to maintain a big picture perspective when working with children and their parents. She focuses on adapting her approach to each child’s strengths, life stage, current skills and developmental level to create connection and learning opportunities.
Tami has built advanced skills and clinical certifications in a variety of practice areas including: parent coaching, sensory processing and regulation, motor learning and coordination, feeding and oral motor skills, executive functioning strategies, and fine motor development.
Her approach is centered around respect for each child’s unique strengths and needs. She focuses on building partnerships with parents to identify meaningful goals and practical strategies. Her therapy sessions with children are play based, individualized, and collaborative with parents.
Tami has worked as a Pediatric Occupational Therapist since 2003. She has experience working with...
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Judy Sengsavang is a Speech-Language Pathologist registered with the Alberta College of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists (ACSLPA). She holds a Master of Health Science in Speech-Language Pathology from the University of Toronto and a Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Studies from Toronto Metropolitan University.
Judy brings a broad range of experience across the lifespan. She has worked with children in early intervention programs, autism and developmental assessment clinics, and in family homes, classrooms, and childcare settings. She has also supported adults with communication and swallowing disorders in hospital settings. Judy is passionate about working with children and families and supports a wide range of communication needs, including literacy development, speech clarity, functional communication, and has experience with the use of high-tech speech-generating devices (AAC).
Judy’s practice is person-centered, neurodiversity-affirming, and strengths-based. She prioritizes meeting clients where they are and collaborates closely with families to develop meaningful, functional, and individualized communication goals. She values family strengths and intentionally embeds education into her work so families feel informed and empowered.
Connection is central to Judy’s approach, as she believes strong relationships are the foundation of meaningful communication. She uses evidence-based strategies that focus on reducing communication barriers, and she is committed to ongoing learning. Judy is currently completing the Meaningful Speech® course to further support children who communicate using scripts or chunks of language.
Judy would welcome the opportunity to connect and explore whether she is the right fit for you and your family.
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Linda is a dedicated pediatric occupational therapist with a passion for supporting children’s growth and independence. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Exercise and Health Physiology from University of Calgary, and Master of Science in Occupational Therapy from the University of Alberta.
With expertise in sensory integration, feeding challenges, motor development (fine and gross), and activities of daily living, she empowers kids to thrive in their unique ways. Linda has extensive experience working with neurodivergent children since 2013 and is committed to neurodiversity-affirming, inclusive care—ensuring every child, regardless of physical, cognitive, or social differences, feels valued and supported
Linda is a dedicated pediatric occupational therapist with a passion for supporting children’s gr...
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