Sam received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from the University of Victoria, and graduated from Queen’s University with a Master’s of Science in Occupational Therapy. He is a Registered Autism Service Provider (RASP).

His passion for OT began with working at BC Easter Seals Camps for multiple years, where he worked with a diverse population of individuals ages 5-18. Since then he has provided occupational therapy services in hospitals, homes, schools, and private clinic settings.

Sam was involved in numerous councils during his Master’s and was the chosen recipient for the award of Outstanding Communication in Practice.

Sam is devoted to directed client care using a family-centred approach. He is passionate about using play and emotion to promote strategies for success in everyday life. He has experience using a variety of assessments and intervention tools and is diligent in pursuing professional development.

Sam has completed the following courses as he continues to seek continuing education:

• DIR Floortime ® 101 & 201

• Level 1 Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy

• Mandt system training

• Handwriting Without Tears ®

• Early Start Denver Model - Introductory Workshop

• Becoming a Behavioural Detective – Kim Barthel

• RDI Connect: Redefining Autism (2-day Webinar)

• Astronaut Training: A Sound Activated Visual-Vestibular Protocol – VitalLinks

• Posture and Movement – VitalLinks

• Making Sense of Frustration – Gordon Neufeld

• Making Sense of Attention Problems – Gordon Neufeld

• New Cutting Edge Strategies to Improve Executive Function Skills - Sarah Ward

• 3 Steps to Improving Interoception - Kelly Mahler

• Therapeutic Listening®

• Foundation for Function

• Treatment of Picky and Problem Eaters Using Food Chaining Therapy