Gael Chin is a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and the Founder of Tandem Behavior Consulting Inc., an Alberta-based practice committed to improving access to high-quality, evidence-based pediatric services for families across both urban and rural communities. She is based in Airdrie, Alberta, where she lives with her family.
Gael is a graduate of the Master of Science in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) program at Western Connecticut State University and has been practicing in the field of ABA since 2017. She has extensive experience supporting neurodiverse individuals across pediatric, adolescent, and adult populations, with a primary clinical focus on children and families.
Her clinical practice is grounded in ethical, evidence-based, and compassionate behavior analytic care. Gael is particularly passionate about the use of assent-based practices and prioritizes building therapeutic relationships that respect autonomy, choice, and dignity. She applies a verbal behavior framework to better understand and address communication difficulties, with a strong emphasis on teaching functional communication as a cornerstone of intervention.
Gael has a strong focus on Early Intensive Behavior Intervention (EIBI), emphasizing the development of foundational skills that support long-term learning, independence, and participation. She prioritizes understanding the function of behavior and designs interventions that rely heavily on antecedent-based strategies and proactive skill development to reduce the need for challenging behaviors. Her scope of competence includes comprehensive behavioral assessments, the development of function-based intervention plans, and individualized skill acquisition programming that is naturalistic, socially meaningful, and aligned with family priorities.
Gael is deeply committed to collaborative, family-centred care and works closely with caregivers and interdisciplinary teams to ensure treatment goals are relevant, achievable, and sustainable across home, school, and community settings. She places high value on partnering with families to understand what matters most to them and to ensure that each child’s voice is reflected in their care.
In addition to her clinical leadership role, Gael is contracted with Triple P Canada as one of nine accredited Canadian trainers authorized to deliver the Triple P – Positive Parenting Program to practitioners across Canada. Through this role, she contributes to practitioner training and capacity-building nationwide.
As both a clinician and a parent, Gael brings a practical and empathetic perspective to her work and remains committed to advancing accessible, ethical, and high-quality behavioral services for children and families throughout Alberta.
Allison DePalma is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst who obtained her Master of Arts from the University of South Florida 2020.
She began her career as a certified registered behavior technician in 2016 working with autistic individuals who experienced severe behavioral challenges, specifically aggression, self-injury, and communication deficits. Although this is her primary realm of treatment, Allison has experience providing treatment to those with an extensive range of needs between the ages of two and 22. Allison relates much of her work to living with an autistic sibling. This personal experience has resulted in Allison being exceptionally passionate about empowering families through the ABA process. Allison emphasizes the importance of working as a team, and provides collaborative treatment to both clients and caregivers. Through this synergistic approach, Allison seeks to improve the independence of those she serves, as well as instill confidence in her families that learning goals can be achieved.
Prerna was born in India and moved to Calgary in 2002. She completed her Bachelor of Occupational Therapy, from University of Mumbai, India. She gained her OT Registered License after arriving in Canada.
She always had a passion to work with children. Hence, she dedicated her 20+ year career working as an OT specializing in children with special needs. In her free time, Prerna enjoys cooking, listening to music, going for walks in the nature, spending time with her family and friends and travelling.
Elnaz holds a PhD in Psychology from the University of Mohaghegh Ardabili, Iran, which she completed in 2019.
During her PhD, she was a visiting research student at the University of Toronto (2018-2019), where she worked on brain stimulation techniques for individuals with mental health conditions. Following this, she pursued a postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Calgary (2020-2021), specializing in neuromodulatory techniques for adults with mental disorders.
Since 2010, Elnaz has worked extensively with neurodiverse individuals including children, adolescents, and adults. She has a particular passion for supporting children with mental health challenges, focusing on behavioral assessment and skill acquisition. Her approach emphasizes individualized strategies to help children develop essential skills and improve their quality of life.
Tyfany McDaid is a Board Certified Autism Professional who obtained her Master of Science in Autism Spectrum Disorders from Queen’s University Belfast.
Since 2012 Tyfany has been working in the field of ABA, working with individuals with autism, ADHD, Dyslexia, learning difficulties, and other developmental delays. She has experience working with neurodiverse individuals in the paediatric, adolescent, and adult populations, and who experience signs of challenging behaviours; specifically around aggression, self-injury, pica, elopement, and communication deficits. Tyfany is committed to ensuring all individuals receive person-centred care that allows them to develop essential skills and improve their quality of life, providing opportunities for independence and ensuring all have a voice in their care and treatment.
Dipika brings over 15 years of clinical experience as a pediatric physiotherapist, having worked extensively in both hospital and community-based in-home settings. Her practice focuses on school-aged children and neurodiverse populations, with a strong foundation in complex pediatric presentations.
Throughout her career, Dipika has demonstrated strong clinical leadership, having supervised and mentored physiotherapists and therapy assistants, particularly in pre- and post-operative care and post-Botox intervention. Her supervision approach has supported rapid and effective integration of clinicians into pediatric practice. She is also highly collaborative, with experience integrating physiotherapy interventions alongside occupational therapy and speech-language pathology to deliver cohesive, family-centred care.
Dipika is known for her empathetic and culturally responsive communication style. She is multilingual, offering services in English, French, Punjabi, Hindi, Gujarati, and Marathi, which supports meaningful rapport-building and open communication with families and interdisciplinary teams.
Dipika holds advanced training and certifications in pediatric neurodevelopmental treatment, infant assessment, dynamic movement intervention, pediatric neuromotor postural alignment, and cardiorespiratory physiotherapy for cystic fibrosis, including home-based airway clearance techniques. She maintains active registration with the College of Physiotherapists of Alberta and holds current BCLS-HCP certification.
Dipika’s depth of experience, collaborative approach, and commitment to family-centred care make her a valued addition to the Tandem team.
Dipika is a PhD-level physiotherapist who provides in-home physiotherapy services to families in Calgary.
Brianna Moar is a certified Speech-Language Pathologist who completed her Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology at the University of Alberta in 2025.
She also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a minor in Linguistics, providing her with a strong academic foundation in communication development and human behavior.
Brianna has gained extensive clinical experience through diverse placements within Alberta Health Services, working across pediatric and adult populations. Her training includes roles at the Alberta Children’s Hospital, Pediatric Community Rehabilitation, and the Halvar Jonson Centre for Brain Injury, where she supported clients ranging from young children to adults with complex communication needs. Her clinical experience spans early language intervention, speech sound and motor speech disorders, fluency, augmentative and alternative communication (AAC), hearing loss, and cognitive-communication challenges following brain injury or stroke. Brianna is certified in Supported Conversation for Adults with Aphasia (SCA). She is experienced in conducting comprehensive assessments, developing individualized treatment plans, and collaborating within interdisciplinary teams to support holistic client care.
Brianna is particularly passionate about supporting children and fostering their communication skills through engaging, play-based intervention. She places strong emphasis on family-centered care, actively coaching parents and caregivers to support skill development and promote language-rich environments beyond therapy sessions.
In addition to her clinical work, Brianna has demonstrated a strong commitment to community involvement and advocacy. She has volunteered with the Calgary Aphasia Centre and Alberta Aphasia Camp, where she supported individuals living with aphasia by facilitating communication groups and implementing supported conversation techniques. These experiences have strengthened her ability to adapt communication approaches to meet diverse client needs.
Outside of her professional work, Brianna enjoys traveling and has explored eight different countries, reflecting her curiosity and appreciation for diverse cultures and perspectives.
Cassandra is a BCBA with a background supporting children, youth, and adults in a variety of settings. She began her work in Applied Behavior Analysis in 2017 and has since provided clinical support to adults with complex needs in group home environments, as well as to youth developing academic and functional skills across home and school settings.
Cassandra is committed to working alongside individuals and families to build skills that are meaningful and practical for daily life. Her approach emphasizes proactive, supportive strategies and a strong family-centered focus, grounded in the evidence-based principles of Applied Behavior Analysis. Through collaboration, empathy, and individualized support, she aims to promote lasting growth and success within home, school, and community settings.
Outside of her professional role, Cassandra values quality time with her family and her twin boys. Together, they enjoy bike rides, paddle boarding, and playing games—experiences that further reinforce her appreciation for connection, balance, and the importance of meaningful shared moments.
Cassandra is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) who holds a Master of Arts in Special Education with a concentration in Applied Behavior Analysis, which she completed with Distinction from Arizona State University 2023.
Connie Lo, BSc (Hons) OT, Registered Occupational Therapist
Connie Lo is a Registered Occupational Therapist with the Alberta College of Occupational Therapists and over 4 years of experience supporting individuals across mental health, rehabilitation, and pediatric settings. She is passionate about helping children, youth, and families build meaningful skills that promote participation, independence, and overall well-being through a neurodiversity-affirming and strengths-based approach.
Connie brings extensive experience in functional, cognitive, psychosocial, and sensory-informed assessment and intervention. Her practice focuses on supporting emotional regulation, sensory processing, daily living skills, social participation, and functional independence. She works collaboratively with families and multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized strategies that are practical, empowering, and aligned with each child's unique strengths and goals.
Throughout her career, Connie has worked in both hospital and community-based settings, providing occupational therapy services to individuals with diverse needs. She has experience implementing sensory-informed and trauma-informed interventions, environmental modifications, adaptive equipment recommendations, caregiver coaching, and individualized care planning. Her background also includes supporting neurodivergent children through sensory integration activities, fine motor skill development, social skill building, and play-based interventions.
Connie is fluent in English, Cantonese, and Mandarin, allowing her to support and connect with families from diverse cultural backgrounds. She is committed to ongoing professional development and has completed additional training in trauma-focused cognitive behavioural therapy, graded exposure therapy, motivational interviewing, cognitive stimulation therapy, and youth mental health support.
At Tandem Behavior Consulting Inc., Connie is dedicated to helping children and families develop the skills, confidence, and supports needed to participate fully in their everyday lives while fostering meaningful growth through compassionate, family-centered care.
Carrie has over 30 years of clinical experience supporting children, adolescents, and adults across a wide range of communication and developmental needs. She holds a Master of Science in Communication Disorders from the University of Texas at Dallas and a Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics from the University of Calgary. Carrie has extensive experience working with children with speech and language delays, articulation disorders, autism spectrum disorder, and social communication challenges. Throughout her career in both school-based and private practice settings, she has collaborated closely with families, educators, and multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized therapy programs that support each child’s communication goals and overall development.
In addition to her pediatric experience, Carrie has worked extensively in medical and rehabilitation settings, providing assessment and treatment for individuals with complex speech, language, voice, swallowing, and cognitive-communication disorders. Her areas of expertise include articulation therapy, voice therapy, orofacial myofunctional therapy, accent reduction, and feeding and swallowing support. She is also a Certified VitalStim provider and has experience completing Modified Barium Swallow evaluations.
Carrie is known for her compassionate, family-centered approach and her commitment to creating meaningful, functional outcomes for the individuals and families she supports. She values building strong therapeutic relationships and tailoring intervention strategies to each child’s unique strengths, needs, and goals.
Carrie Hall, M.Sc., SLP
What is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst ?
Behavior Analysis
Behavior Analysis is the science of human behavior. It operates from the premise that behavior is influenced by one's environment and learning history of situations that precede and follow a behavior.
A BCBA is a graduate-level certification in behavior analysis.
Independent practitioners who have completed field work supervision and passed a board exam to ensure necessary qualifications and competencies to deliver safe, effective, and quality behavior-analytic services.
BCBA's are also regulated by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board and adhere to a code of ethics unlike Behavior Consultants that are not BCBAs.
What is ABA ?
Applied Behavior Analysis is the application of the science of learning, with the aim to increase socially significant and age-appropriate behaviors and decrease behaviors of concern. Children who receive a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) or another developmental delay, may benefit greatly when receiving access to a tailored, Comprehensive Early Intensive Behavior program, based on the principles of ABA.
Intervention
Intervention is based on an assessment process to better understand the individual's behavior concerns, values and goals. The treatment focuses on increasing socially-significant behaviors that are positive and adaptive, while making challenging behaviors less effective or necessary for the individual. Ultimately, behavior change will take into account the individual's preferences, strengths and goals to help them thrive.