About Janet Arnold, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) | MA Candidate, RECE, Triple P Practitioner
Janet is a registered psychotherapist (qualifying) and consultant with a strong foundation in applied behavioural analysis. Since 1996, she has been committed to working with children, their families, and individuals across various clinical and educational settings across Canada, gaining experience and insights under the supervision and mentorship of leading psychologists.
Currently pursuing her Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology (MACP) at Yorkville University, she is deepening her knowledge and expertise to enhance her professional contributions. Janet’s past roles as a therapist, consultant, supervisor, and assistant director in therapeutic settings have provided her with extensive opportunities to develop her coaching, consultation, training, and resource development skills.
As a consultant, she collaborates with colleagues and other professionals to enhance their understanding and foster capacity building within school boards and community agencies. She is responsible for coaching, consulting, training, researching, and developing resources on evidence-based and informed practices for positive child development. She has also designed, developed, adapted, and prepared resource materials based on client needs and delivered training to school board staff, community agencies, and parents.
Janet is the author of the children’s book “What Do You See When You Take a Look at Me?” and the co-author of “How to Explain a Diagnosis to a Child- an Interactive Resource Guide for Parents and Professionals.” In addition to contributing to various parenting and educational articles, Janet strives to create an environment that prioritizes the well-being of its clients, contributing to a setting where individuals feel valued and supported on their path to wellness. With her motto of “Finding Solutions, Together We Can,” Janet is dedicated to collaborative and compassionate care.
Janet is actively involved in various community working groups; she serves as the chair of the Bullying Prevention Partnership and a member of the board of directors for the Learning Disabilities Association of York-Simcoe. She hold’s memberships with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario, the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association, the College of Early Childhood Educators, the Association of Early Childhood Educators Ontario, and the Centre for Exceptional Children. Her approach centers around building a supportive community and empowering others to achieve wellness and understanding through collective efforts.
About Francine McLeod, BSW, RSW, CPC
Francine McLeod is a behaviour consultant, registered social worker , school counselor, certified professional coach and a member of the Ontario Association of Child and Youth Care (OACYC) who has worked largely with children and youth with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) and other developmental disabilities, their families and the systems that support them since 1995. Francine has worked under the supervision and mentoring of international psychologists. Francine has provided ongoing training, consultation and resource development to families, therapists, educators and other professionals in evidence based behaviour management techniques such as the principles in applied behaviour analysis (ABA).
Having worked as a therapist, consultant, supervisor and clinical manager in therapeutic settings, along with families and educators, she has a strong understanding of the needs of children and youth as well as the staff, families and communities that support them. Francine has also helped community organizations to better support children and youth to be more fully included into the fabric of the community.
Francine has worked in two Ministry of Children and Youth Services (MCYS) funded ASD initiatives –The School Support Program and Connections for Students. Throughout her career she has supported children and youth to be successful in school. She has collaborated with school boards across Ontario and Eastern Canada including; Toronto District School Board, Peel District School Board, Dufferin Peel Catholic District School Board, Cape Breton Victoria Regional School Board (Nova Scotia), and Eastern School District (Newfoundland).
Francine has the strong belief in the importance of collaboration among families and professionals. A key to Finding Solutions is building partnerships between various professionals such as: teachers, speech pathologists, doctors, psychologists, occupational therapists, etc. She consistently supports these collaborations in her everyday work.