Pediatric Behavioural Services
About Us
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At Children’s Wellness Centre, we are dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services that make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families.
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Our team is composed of experienced Registered Behaviour Analysts/Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) and highly trained Behaviour Therapist who work collaboratively to support individuals with autism and other developmental needs.
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We believe in the power of individualized, evidence-based interventions to promote positive behavior change, build essential life skills, and enhance overall quality of life.
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Our approach is family-centered, data-driven, and rooted in respect, compassion, and professionalism.
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We are highly trained in focused areas that make a difference in every child and caregiver's day to day quality of life (e.g., eating, sleep, toileting, communication skills etc.)
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We are dedicated to providing a teaching and learning environment that is safe, successful, compassionate and delivered with kindness
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Our overall goal is to improve the wellness in the lives of those in our community by building skills in areas that matter most
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We are registered on the Ontario Autism Program (OAP) Provider List
Our Team
Meet Our Staff
Meet our dedicated team of professionals at Children's Wellness Centre. Led by our Clinical Directors with the help of our Senior Behaviour Therapist, our team of Behaviour Therapists-Supervised play a crucial role in providing top-quality care and support at our ABA clinic.
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Kelly Ubdegrove, M.A., BCBA, R.B.A. (Ont.)
Clinical Director/Co-founder
Kelly Ubdegrove is a Board Certified Behaviour Analyst with a Master of Arts in Professional Behaviour Analysis and co-founder of CWC. Kelly has extensive training in selective eating, toilet training, sleep training, treatment of severe problem behaviour and strategies for teaching communication skills.
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Megan Smith, M.Ads, BCBA, R.B.A. (Ont.)
Clinical Director/Co-founder
Megan has been applying the principles of Applied Behaviour Analysis in order to help children reach socially significant goals for the last 10 years. As co-founder, she is passionate about empowering others to apply the same principles to the children they care for to create meaningful, lasting change in their lives.
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Alex Glecoff, M.Ads, BCBA, R.B.A. (Ont.)
Clinical Supervisor
Alex brings a diverse background in ABA, working with individuals across a wide range of ages and neurotypes to support meaningful behaviour change and help clients achieve their goals. In addition to supporting the CWC team Alex provides services to youth and adults through his own local business. www.behaviourally.ca.
Cierra Vandermeer
Senior Behaviour Therapist- Supervised
As our Quality Assurance & ABA Trainer, Cierra brings knowledge, curiosity and an eye for detail to the team. She is currently completing her Masters of Science in Behaviour Analysis and Therapy at Missouri State University. Cierra is committed to the field of Behaviour Analysis and helping children reach meaningful goals.
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Rhianna Lloyd
Behaviour Therapist- Supervised
Rhianna is dedicated to helping create socially meaningful change in the lives of children and their families. She is kind, caring and leads with compassion. In addition to her undeniable skills she also has a Bachelor of Behavioural Psychology (Honours) from St. Lawrence College and is currently pursuing her Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology, making her an excellent therapist to teach social skills.
Clare Buonpensiero
Behaviour Therapist- Supervised
Clare obtained a Master of Science (Neuropsychology) at Masstricht University in the Netherlands. She is passionate about child development, is creative and has a natural ability with individualizing her approach to building skills to match children's interests. Clare brings compassion, playfulness and a dedication to the science of teaching new skills to every session. She excels at helping children of all ages.
Madeline Mayers
Behaviour Therapist- Supervised
Madeline is a dedicated Behaviour Therapist with a passion for supporting children in achieving mental wellbeing. She is a graduate of Queen's University with a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Psychology and Health Studies and has a variety of experience building skills with neurodivergent individuals. She is dedicated to helping others and creating positive changes in their lives.
Michelle Hollywood
Behaviour Therapist- Supervised
Michelle graduated from Algonquin College with diplomas in Child and Youth Care and Autism and Behavioural Science. She has extensive experience working with children and youth across a variety of settings. Known for her compassion and patience, Michelle tailors her approach to match each child’s interests and developmental needs. She brings creativity, commitment, and a genuine passion for supporting children’s growth to every session.
Join Our Team
Behaviour Therapist - Supervised
Schedule: Monday to Friday
Salary: $26.00 - $32.00 per hour
At Children's Wellness Centre, we value individuals who are passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of children. As an Behaviour Therapist, you will have the opportunity to utilize your skills and knowledge in psychology, ABA, child development, or education to support the growth and development of our young clients.
Working with children requires patience, empathy, and a genuine desire to help them reach their full potential. Our team is dedicated to creating a nurturing and inclusive environment where every child feels valued and supported.
If you are looking for a rewarding opportunity to make a difference in the lives of children and be part of a collaborative and caring team, we encourage you to submit your resume. Join us at Children's Wellness Centre and be a part of a community that is committed to helping children thrive. Click here for full job description.