ASPEN East - We are now located at 2131-A ST JOSEPH BLVD (Back of the building)

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.

Meaghan Dube, M.ADS, RBA (ONT) BCBA
Senior Therapist  

Meaghan completed the Master of Applied Disability Studies (M.ADS) program with a specialization in Applied Behaviour Analysis at Brock University in 2024. Shortly that year, she became a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and Registered Behaviour Analyst (Ontario). Before her Master's, Meaghan completed her Honors degree in Psychology and Biology in 2016 from Queens University and a Graduate Certificate in Autism and Behavioural Science from Algonquin College.

Meaghan has enjoyed working with children for over 15 years. She has experience working with children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Meaghan has been working in the field of Applied Behaviour Analysis since 2019 and has experience with 1:1 and group ABA therapy in the home, school, community, and clinical settings. Meaghan is passionate about ensuring trauma-informed practices and a happy, safe, and positive environment in which students can learn.

 

Claire Gormley (MPEd)
Senior Therapist  

Claire graduated from McMaster University with an Honours degree in Psychology and Human Behaviour, and completed her Masters of Professional Education in Applied Behaviour Analysis (MPEd) at Western University in 2024.

Claire has experience working 1:1 both in home and in centre and has worked with children and teens with varying abilities. Claire is passionate about inclusivity and aims to celebrate all of her learner’s uniqueness, emphasizing individualized learning within her program writing. She strongly believes, “When a flower doesn’t bloom, you fix the environment in which it grows, not the flower," which guides her passion for ensuring programming is attainable and can be generalized across all environments. Claire encourages and seeks collaboration with schools and families and has several years of experience in parent coaching.