About Us

Chaza Attar is a Board Certified Behaviour Analyst (BCBA) and founder of Autism Therapy & Training Inc.  Chaza specializes in treating young children diagnosed with Autism and has been developing treatment plans specific to the child’s needs.  Her passion for quality treatment shows through the training and supervision provided for her team and students.  Chaza has a critical eye and analyzes some of the most challenging situations at the centre in which she develops treatment solutions and support for her clinical team.

Chaza completed her Masters in Disability Studies with a specialization in Applied Behaviour Analysis from Brock University.  Chaza has worked in a variety of settings including home-therapy, school support, as a therapist, supervising therapist and clinician in charge for OAP funded learners.  Over the years, Chaza has focused on evidence based strategies to enhance her clinical work and training.  She is most interested in language development in young children with autism, effective training and supervision on RBTs and holistic treatment approaches.

Kirn Singh is a Registered Behaviour Technician (RBT) and has been working at Autism Therapy & Training Inc. for 10 years.  She was one of the first instructor therapists at the centre and worked her way up to her current position.  She is the Managing Director responsible for overseeing the daily centre activities from family intake support to hiring new staff.  It is her compassion and care that builds a strong relationship between her and families, staff and the entire clinical team.  She provides families with the knowledge they need to empower them, support their choices and future steps for their children.  She is the teams moral support and wise voice whenever needed.

Kirn completed her bachelors in Psychology at the University of Windsor.  She is interested in management, quality control and best practice.  Kirn is the heart and soul of the centre.  She ensures that the team is smiling and the families are satisfied. It is her ongoing mission to empower families and guide the as best as she can.  Kirn’s loyalty to the centre, families and team shines through each day.

Cristina Annecchiarico has been part of the AutismTT team for over 8 years. She started as a therapist and worked her way to becoming a supervising therapist designing treatment plans and behaviour protocols. Cristina was one of the first Registered Behaviour Technicians (RBT) at the centre. Her drive and passion pushes her each day to learn more and bring knowledge to both the staff and students. Cristina enjoys training staff, developing programs and analyzing challenging behaviours. She is also responsible for conducting assessments and training new staff.

Cristina completed her undergraduate degree at York University in Psychology and her BCaBA coursework at Humber and completed her supervision hours with Chaza. In the last 4 years, as a supervising therapist, Cristina focuses on building programs in social skills, academics and school readiness. She is interested in functions of behaviours and reducing problem behaviours. Cristina is the life of the centre, her smile and energy brightens the centre every day.

Marianne Barbara is a Registered Behaviour Technician (RBT) that has been working at AutismTT for over 4 years. She is a supervising therapist working under the supervision of Chaza as she completes her BCaBA. As a supervisor she conducts assessments, develops skill acquisition programs and behaviour reduction plans. She’s highly talented at playing creatively to encourage language development. Her ability to maintain a learner’s attention and capture motivation is very effective in supporting the child’s learning. Her interest in ABA and Autism stems from her own daughter’s diagnosis of Autism. As Marianne witnessed her daughter’s growth and development and how the treatment helped her reach important milestones, she wanted to learn more and help other families and learners benefit from the treatment of ABA.

Marianne completed her Early Childhood Education Diploma at George Brown College and is currently working on her undergraduate degree in Psychology with a specialization in Applied Behaviour Analysis at Capella University. Marianne is Interested in reducing problem behaviours, staff training, creative play and natural environment teaching. Marianne’s vibrant creativity and playfulness echoes through the centre bringing joy to us all.