Hugz4me The Sensory Place

Denise Neville 

I am a Mother of two boys, married for 19 years, I have 3 dogs and 1 cat. I love to use my laptop, watch scary movies,and watch documentaries on Special Needs. I also love to write and am currently writing a book about my son and our struggles. I am originally from Newfoundland but have lived in Fort McMurray for the last 15 years. One thing I have learned living here is that it's COLD! 

I am a Behavioral Special Needs Educational Assistant and have 10 years experience working with a variety of Special Needs from Tourette's to Autism and every behavior and disorder in between. I am known as the Sensory Expert at the schild. I am now excited to offer my services to parents who need help.

 Special Needs Educational Assistant Certificate  Keyano College

Educational Psychology Athabasca University 

chool I work at and have helped in having several students diagnosed and assessed. I was also a manager of my own Dayhome run by the city of Fort McMurray for 3 1/2 years. Also 18 years experience with my own Special Needs

Speech & Language X3

Working with Aggressive and Explosive Children 2 day intensive

Nathan Ory  Autism Spectrum Disorders Strategic Training Program 

Nathan Ory Behavior Workshop 

Teaching Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder 2 day intensive workshop 

Orchastrating Positive Behavior Programs Dawn Reithaug 

ABA Autism Workshop

PECS communication Workshop

Sensory Processing Disorder X3

Certificate of Completion of SPD and Certificate of Completion of SPD in Autism Spectrum Disorder Margaret Galipeau PT.

BEHAVIORAL STRATEGIES AND INTERVENTIONS Workshop

Reading Remediation

Autism Course Keyano

Medical Terminology for Speical Needs Keyano

Brain Gym workshop

 Brain Injury/Damage workshop 

Non violent Crisis Intervention Certificate

 Janice O'Leary

B.A. Education and B.A. Psychology Degree

Presently working towards Master Counselling Psychology (Yorkville University)

Successful experience working with students exhibiting behavioral and medical disorders, including:
Attention Deficit Disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Autism and Tourette Syndrome.
Perform diagnostic assessment and administered tests to help students identify their interests. These include: ARD, WISC, PPVT, MBTI, CTBS, MMPI, Neo-FFI, OSI-R, NEO-PIR
Strong advocate of commmunity programs
Continuous professional development through attendance at Teachers Conventions and Symposiums, acquiring latest information and approaches to literacy, ESL, FSL, core course workshops, etc.
Experience working with young offenders at The Youth Treatment Center, with a goal to foster personal growth and academic achievement.
Ability to identify student learning barriers, implementation of remedial programs for students requiring extra assistance, or counsel to overcome such barriers.
Monitor student performance and assess each student’s progress, work with student to develop goals, objectives and action plans.
Cooperative work ethic, liaison well with department staff and community agencies to support students in achieving their goals.