Sarah Layzell

Highlights of specialties

• ASD
• Developmental disabilities
• ADHD
• Behavioural challenges (e.g., aggression, self-injury, non-compliance)
• Emotional regulation and coping skills
• Communication and social skill development
• Teaching functional replacement behaviours
• Building self-advocacy and independence
• Increasing flexibility and tolerance for challenging situations
• Parent coaching and support

Supporting Ages

• Children
• Teens

You might choose to work with Sarah and her team if you’re looking for a compassionate, structured, and collaborative professional. As a Board-Certified Behaviour Analyst, Sarah supports children, teens, and families navigating autism, developmental differences, and behavioural challenges. Their approach focuses on teaching functional replacement behaviours, strengthening self-advocacy, and helping clients build persistence and flexibility through gradual exposure to challenging situations. Using individualized, evidence-based strategies, Sarah works closely with families and caregivers to create supportive environments where clients can develop meaningful skills, increase independence, and feel understood.

Therapeutic Modalities

Sarah draws from a range of therapeutic modalities, including Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA), Positive Behaviour Support (PBS), Functional Behaviour Assessment (FBA), Verbal Behaviour (VB) strategies, Skill-Based Treatment (SBT)-informed approaches, Natural Environment Teaching (NET), Discrete Trial Training (DTT), and Parent-mediated interventions.

Credentials & Memberships

Sarah is a Registered Behaviour Analyst (RBA) with the College of Psychologists and Behaviour Analysts of Ontario. She is also a member of the Ontario Association for Behaviour Analysis (ONTABA) and partakes in ongoing professional development in evidence-based behavioural practices.

Availability

• Monday: 8 am – 7 pm
• Tuesday: 8 am – 7 pm
• Wednesday: 8 am – 7 pm
• Thursday: 8 am – 7 pm
• Friday: 8 am – 5 pm
• Limited weekend (Saturday) availability