CTD works as one big family. All staff are dedicated and passionate about each child’s program and needs. At CTD we provide a creative and fun atmosphere for learning.

We believe that every child needs a well balanced program that involves social skills, life skills, academic skills, language skills and play. The Instructor therapists have a wealth of experience and training to be able to provide each child with an individual program that incorporates these areas. All staff are involved in monthly training sessions as well as continuing educational workshops. CTD works as a multi disciplinary team with several outside agencies.

Stacy Sugar – Executive Director/Owner

Stacy founded CTD in 2008. Stacy has been working as a ABA/Behaviour Therapist for over 20 years and has extensive experience working with children with various special needs and behavioural challenges. Stacy provides ABA programming, staff and school training, behaviour management, parenting workshops and consultation. Stacy is also a professor and the Field Placement Coordinator at Seneca Polytechnic in the Behavioural Science program.  Stacy has a passion for working with children. Stacy has a Bachelor of Science from Concordia University and completed her ABA training and education at the New England Centre for Children in Massachusetts in 2001.

Kathy Baird – Supervisor/Sr. Therapist, BA (Bachelor), RECE 

Kathy Baird is the Supervisor of Connect the Dots Child Development Services Ltd.  She has been a part of the team since 2009.  Kathy received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology at Trent University.  She has also earned a diploma in Early Childhood Education from Durham College and a diploma in Inclusion Practices from Seneca College.  Kathy has over 25 years of experience working in the field of Early Childhood Education and working with children with special needs here in Ontario, along with teaching in variety of other countries.  Throughout Kathy’s work experience, she has always taken on a leadership role.  Kathy continues to be passionate about working with children, their family and the community.

Willy Yamat- Sr. Therapist B.Ed

Willy has been in the field for over 10 years and has been with CTD since it was founded in 2008.  Willy received her degree in Business Education at Polytechnic University of the Philippines and received a post-graduate diploma in Autism and Behavioural Science from Seneca College. Willy is an extremely strong ABA therapist with specialties in play skills and challenging behaviours.

Dr. Kelly Alves Ph.D., R.B.A, (Ont.,), BCBA

Kelly Alves, CTD’s Consulting Registered Behavior Analyst (RBA), has over 20 years of experience in community-based programs for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder. She holds a doctorate in Education, is in good standing with the College of Psychologists and Behaviour Analysts of Ontario, and teaches in Seneca Polytechnic’s Behavioural Science Diploma Program.