Debbie Ladisa
Administration - Office Manager Debbie is our office manager for 1276 Wellington Street West, as well as our intake coordinator for psychological services. She coordinates scheduling for Dr. Yolanda Korneluk, Danielle Quigley, Jay Best,...
Jennifer Mackintosh
Administration - General Inquiries and CIP Intake Coordinator Jennifer is a mother of 2 boys with autism who handles inquiries for our Behaviour Intervention program. Her office hours are typically Tuesday to Friday between 9 and 3....
Emerging Minds Est
Emerging Minds Est is a satellite office which offers occupational therapy, behaviour intervention and parent coaching. They can be reached at 613-790-0241 or admin-est@emergingminds.ca. They are located at 2310...
Eleanor (Jean-Louis) Klausmann, CHRL
Managing Partner and Director, Human Resources/Operations As a Managing Partner of Emerging Minds’ Children’s Program, Eleanor (Jean-Louis) Klausmann oversees many areas of the organization. Eleanor is an experienced Human Resources Professional, responsible for all areas...
Dr. Yolanda Korneluk
Psychologist Dr. Korneluk is a registered member of the College of Psychologists of Ontario. Before starting Emerging Minds, she worked with the Ottawa Children’s Treatment Centre as a clinical coordinator....
Danielle Quigley
Psychometrist Danielle Quigley earned her PhD in developmental psychology from Carleton University in 2013 and completed a post-doctoral fellowship in 2014. Under the supervision of Dr. Korneluk, she provides psychoeducational...
Jay Best
Psychology Student - Supervised Practice Jay Best is a PhD student in clinical psychology. Clinically, his interests include child development, Autism Spectrum Disorder, adolescent issues, and family interactions. Before starting graduate school, Jay worked...
Mary Champagne
Behavioural Consultation Services Mary Champagne is a registered member of the College of Psychologists of Ontario and the Behavior Analysis Certification Board. She provides consultation and therapy services to individuals and families...
Gianna Colizza
Special Needs Education and Behaviour Consultant Gianna Colizza holds an ECE diploma, a Bachelor of Child Studies, and a Bachelor of Education. Gianna has worked with children on the spectrum for over 20 years, including...
Abeer Lababenah
Behaviour Consultant Abeer Lababenah is a BCBA (Board Certified Behaviour Analyst) , She has many years of experience working with individuals and families living with neurodevelopmental disorders, such as Autism Spectrum...
Melissa Nyveld
Developmental and Behavioural Support Specialist Melissa Nyveld, MSc. (Neuroscience); BA Hon. (Developmental Psychology) has over fifteen years experience working with autistic children, youth, and their families throughout the region. She has been a part...
Kristen Robertson Grewal
Special Education Advocate Kristen Robertson-Grewal has an M.A. in Education with a specialization in Teaching, Learning, and Evaluation from the University of Ottawa. She has been advocating for parents of children with...
Robin Gaines
Speech Language Pathologist Robin Gaines, Ph.D., SLP ©, Reg. CASPLO, is a speech-language pathologist who has worked with children with a variety of speech/language delays and disorders for more than 20 years....
Veronique Chiasson
Occupational Therapist and Parent Coach At this time, Veronique Chiasson is available to offer services in-person or through video conferencing for intervention sessions and assessments for all new and returning clients. Please note, strict...
Josée Massé
Director of Programming - Canotek, Parent Coach Currently, Josée Massé is available to offer Parent Coaching services in person or virtually. For more information, please contact Admin at 613-790-0241 or admin-est@emergingminds.ca. Josée Massé is a registered Child...
Heather Fawcett
Social Worker - Older Youth, Adults and Their Families Heather Fawcett is a registered member of the Ontario College of Social Workers. Heather has worked within the ASD community for twenty years, connecting families and professionals with resources,...