About Us
Our Team
Founder
Xiaoxiao Chen, PhD., BCBA-D
- PhD in applied behavior analysis (ABA), and a doctoral degree from TCSPP.
- Listed OAP Provider
- Over 12 years working with children and families with special needs
- Trainer for Chinese Autism Community
Service Director
Fanmiao (Miya) Meng, M.A
- Master degree in ABA from Florida Institute of Technology
- Business degree in Human Recourse
- Experienced therapist, working with young and school-aged children
- Working towards obtaining national certification in ABA
Program Director
Mengqi (Maggie) Li, M.S., BCBA, RBA(ONT.)
- Registered Behavior Analyst in Ontario
- Listed OAP Provider
- 10 years working with children and families with special needs
- Other than having a master degree in ABA, she’s also trained in Naturalistic Developmental Behavioural Intervention (NDBI) teaching methods such as JASPER
- Trainer for Chinese Autism Community
Clinical Supervisor
Tina Vo, M.ADS, BCBA, RBA(ONT)
- Master degree in ABA from Brock University
- Highly experienced with increasing communication skills, social skills, and independence among children
- Experience with collaborating with other professionals and working with children with ASD across various settings
Clinical Supervisor
Nazanin Ainy, M.ADS, BCBA, RBA (ONT.)
- Master’s degree in Applied Disability Studies, Specialization in Applied Behaviour
Analysis (ABA) from Brock University. - Over 10 years of experience providing ABA services to all aged children and youth with
a diverse set of disorders in the centres, communities, hospitals, and homes. - Has written articles for the Autism Matters magazine, published by Autism Ontario and is a member of ONTABA.
- Multilingual in Farsi, Dari, Urdu, Hindi, and English.
Clinical Supervisor
Kedisha Robinson, M.ADS,BCBA,RBA(ONT.)
- Master of Applied Disability Studies with a specialization in Applied Behaviour
Analysis from Brock University.
- Over 6 years of experience working with children with disabilities
- Passionate about providing solutions to barriers impacting achievement.
Clinical Supervisor
Xiaoyue Xiao, M.Ed, BCBA, RBA(ONT.)
- Master’s degree in ABA from the University of Toronto
- Experience in behavior consultation and caregiver training (Project Impact, Triple P, and RUBI)
- Enthusiastic with empowering learners and caregivers by teaching the activity of daily living skills, communication skills, and social skills
Operations Manager & Supervised Senior Therapist
Jiaqi (Connie) Kan, M.ADS
- Master’s degree specializing in ABA from Brock University, Honours BSc in Psychology, MPED in language teaching
- Started with Nutcracker Therapy as an Instructor Therapist and transited to the role as a Senior Therapist in 2023
- Experienced in teaching language and communication skills to children aged 2-16.
- Working towards obtaining national certification in ABA
Supervised Senior Therapist
Lini Huang, B.A.
- Bachelor’s degree in Applied Psychology and a Postgraduate Certificate in Autism and Behavior Science
- Experienced Registered Behavioural Technician (RBT)
- 5 years counseling experience with Chinese families
- Lini is adept at combining teaching with play and deeply understands children’s behavior and emotions
Service Coordinator
Meilin Fu, M.Sc
- Master degree in Human Resource Management from England.
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Behavioral Psychology with a Cumulative GPA of 4.0.
- Experienced ABA therapist with a strong passion for the field of education for special needs children and teenagers
Supervised Senior Therapist
Rong (Rinna) Tang, M.PEd
- Master’s degree in ABA from Western University.
Started with Nutcracker Therapy as an Instructor Therapist in 2023. - Experienced in teaching language and communication skills to children aged 2-14.
- Experienced in creating fun activities and decreasing challenge
behaviors. - Working towards obtaining national certification in ABA
Supervised Senior Therapist
Tianyue Ma, B.Sc
- Graduated from McGill University with a degree in Psychology, pursuing a master degree in Western University
- Experienced in teaching in different settings such as center, client’s home, and community
- She is very creative at teaching language in the child’s natural environment and experienced with decreasing challenging behaviors
Supervised Senior Therapist
Ligene Pilar B.Sc
- Bioethics & Cognitive Science major from University of Toronto
- Post-grad certification in Autism and Behavioural Science at George Brown College
- Started working as an Instructor Therapist in 2018, experienced in working and teaching through playful and creative activities
Supervised Senior Therapist
Rasika Deogaonkar, B.Sc
- BSc in Psychology, a post-grad diploma in Behavioural Sciences from University of Toronto
- Over 10 years of teaching children with ASD
- Offering support in various settings, including schools and communities. Rasika is passionate about providing compassionate therapy and teaching essential skills for children’s success.
Supervised Senior Therapist
Grey Chan
- Graduated from the University of Hong Kong, majoring in Speech and Hearing Science since 2006
- Member of Speech-Language Audiology Canada as a Communicative Health Assistant
- Experienced in children’s language and speech development
- Fluently in English, Cantonese and Mandarin
Supervised Senior Therapist
Ralph Abella, B.A
- BA in Psychology and Early Childhood Diploma
- Experienced therapists with children age 2-16
- Passionate about teaching children using motivating activities and improving their functional skills.
Supervised Instructor Therapist
Susan Xu
- Behavioural Sciences diploma; currently pursuing a Psychology degree at York University.
- Proficient in implementing personalized interventions for children with ASD, achieving measurable outcomes.
- Committed to continuous learning and dedicated to enhancing the well-being of children through the latest research and techniques.
Supervised Instructor Therapist
Enli Zhang, B.A
- Graduated from Seneca College with a diploma in Behavioural Science
- Enli is committed to making a difference in her clients’ lives and continuing her professional development.
- She enjoys reading, traveling and staying up-to-date with ABA therapy advancements.
Supervised Instructor Therapist
Jiayi Cheng
- College Diploma in Autism and Behavioural Science from George Brown
- She also has a early education background where she worked in toddler and school aged classrooms
- She is passionate about teaching social, language, play, and academic skills.
Supervised Instructor Therapist & Social Worker
Xinwei (Vivien) Wang, MSW, Social Worker
- Master degree in Social Work and received ABA training from Seneca College.
- Over 8 years of experience working with children with different developmental needs aging from 2-16.
- Experienced in using multiple ways for teaching children in multiple settings.
Instructor Therapist
Jiayi Cheng
- College Diploma in Autism and Behavioural Science from George Brown
- She also has a early education background where she worked in toddler and school aged classrooms
- She is passionate about teaching social, language, play, and academic skills.
Instructor Therapist
Tianyue Ma, B.Sc
- Graduated from McGill University with a degree in Psychology, pursuing a master degree in Western University
- Experienced in teaching in different settings such as center, client’s home, and community
- She is very creative at teaching language in the child’s natural environment and experienced with decreasing challenging behaviors
Instructor Therapist
Meilin Fu, M.A
4.0 GPA in Behavior Science at Seneca College and is now pursuing a higher degree in Applied Behavior Analysis.
works as a behavior therapist at Nutcracker Therapy Toronto and finds motivation in witnessing her clients’ success.
Supervised Instructor Therapist
Yahui (Yancy) Liu, B.A
- Currently pursuing a Master of Professional Education in Applied Behaviour Analysis at Western University and a Master of Information in User Experience Design at the University of Toronto
- Entered the ABA field in 2013
- Specializations in support for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder under 18 years old
Supervised Instructor Therapist
Vicky Liu, HBSc
- Currently pursuing a Master of Education in Developmental Psychology & Education at the University of Toronto.
- Graduated with Honours Bachelor of Science degree from University of Toronto.
- Completed Post-Graduate Certificate in Autism and Behavioural Science at Geroge Brown College.
- Experienced in teaching with children and adults in both 1:1 and classroom settings
Supervised Instructor Therapist
Karen Huang, B.Child Health
- Graduated from Brock University with a Bachelor of Child Health
- Experience working with children and adults with various developmental disabilities in homes, classroom and clinical settings
- Passionate about pursuing a career in ABA and working with children with special needs
Supervised Instructor Therapist
Sally Han, B.ASc
- Currently pursuing a Master degree in ABA at Brock University.
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Behaviour at McMaster University.
Post-graduate certificate in Brain Disorder Management at Mohawk College. - Experienced in providing support in home and school settings through one-on-one sessions.
- Skilled in decreasing challenging behaviours.
Supervised Instructor Therapist
Norton Fong
- Diploma in Behavioural Science from Seneca College, currently pursuing a degree in Behavioural Psychology
- Worked in the field for 3 years
- Experienced in teaching in 1 on 1 and group settings
Supervised Instructor Therapist
Phylicia Lewis
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Behaviour Psychology at Seneca Polytechnic with great knowledge of Applied Behaviour Analysis and Autism Spectrum Disorder.
- More than five years experience working with children and clinical experience working with adults with various needs
- Aspiring to help children reach their stellar potential, improve their skills and have fun!
Supervised Instructor Therapist
Alisha Zachariah, B. SW
- Graduated from Wilfrid Laurier University with BSW, graduate certificate from Conestoga College in Autism & Behavioural Science
- Started working with young children since 2014
- Familiar with both classroom and in-home settings
Supervised Instructor Therapist
Ziyan (Cece) Wang, H.BSc
- Currently pursuing Master of Education in Developmental Psychology & Education at the University of Toronto.
- Enrolled in the ABA program at the Florida Institute of Technology, and experienced in providing ABA therapy in individual and group settings.
- Skilled in mental health issues in children and teenagers
- Member of the Mental Health Interview and Assessment Program at Tsinghua University Youth Mental Health Lab
Supervised Instructor Therapist
Ruiao (Reo) Zhou, M.Ed
- Master’s degree (MED) in Developmental Psychology and Human Development, University of Toronto
- Currently pursing a ABA Certificate Program, Florida Institute of Technology
- Experienced working with teenagers and adults on the spectrum and decreasing challenging behaviours in various settings.
Supervised Instructor Therapist
Nicole Avelino, B.A
- Graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology degree at Trent University
- Currently pursuing Addictions & Mental Health at Durham College
- Experience in providing ABA services to children and youth with developmental disabilities
- Teaching children and youth 1:1, group/classroom settings, and in-home
Supervised Instructor Therapist
Lily Huang, B.SW
- Graduated with a Bachelor of Social Work degree from McMaster University
- Currently pursuing a Master of Education with a concentration in ABA.
- Experienced in teaching children and youth in home and center settings.
