Our Team
Liz
Dr. Elizabeth Benedetto-Nasho, known as Dr. Liz to the Step By Step family, is the co-founder, Executive and Clinical Director of Step By Step Learning Group. Prior to Step by Step, Dr. Liz was a School Psychologist at the Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board and before that, a Behavioural Consultant at the Hospital for Sick Children. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology and her Master of Arts in Educational Psychology from McGill University. She completed her Ph.D. in School and Child Clinical Psychology at the University of Toronto in 2001. Liz became a registered Psychologist in the province of Ontario in 2003.
Dr. Benedetto-Nasho has had numerous roles in the field of education. She has been a student herself, has taught at both the college and university levels, has been an Instructor Therapist, a Senior Therapist and is presently the Clinician-in-Charge for a number of Intensive Behavioral Intervention programs. Dr. Liz has a strong interest in psychological assessment, both diagnostic and educational. She has received training at the University of Chicago in the administration of the ADI and ADOS, which are considered to be the “gold standard” autism diagnostic measures. Liz received intensive training in Applied Behaviour Analysis at Princeton Child Development Institute in New Jersey. Her areas of interest include the Autism Spectrum Disorders, ADHD and Learning Disabilities.
Liz enjoys spending time with her family and friends, as well as reading novels and books about early child development and family relations. She enjoys learning and is presently pursuing more courses through the University of North Texas in order to hone her skills in the area of Applied Behaviour Analysis. Liz also enjoys competitive games such as Scrabble and Trivial Pursuit. She aspires to someday be a runner.
Kevin
Kevin is the Education Director and co-founder of Step By Step Learning Group. He is a Board Certified Behaviour Analyst and holds a Master’s degree in Education from the University of Toronto as well as Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from Temple University. Kevin is also a Level 1 Certified TAGteacher. Kevin’s clinical interests include Precision Teaching, Direct Instruction, Functional Analysis, and TAGteach. Prior to moving to Toronto, Kevin held positions at the Princeton Child Development Institute and Bancroft School in New Jersey. Kevin has extensively presented his professional work across Canada and in the United States. Kevin’s professional affiliations include the Standard Celeration Society, Association for Behaviour Analysis, Ontario Association for Behaviour Analysis, and the Behaviour Analysis Certification Board.
In his free time, Kevin enjoys spending time with his wife, Jessica, and son, Ronan. Kevin also enjoys playing hockey and is currently teaching himself how to play the drums.
Nancy
Nancy is the Senior Therapist for Step By Step Learning Group and works closely with both Dr. Elizabeth Benedetto-Nasho and Kevin Cauley in designing a unique program that is catered to each child’s individual needs. She has been with Step By Step Leaning Group since it was established in 2003. Prior to this, Nancy was working in the private sector implementing and designing programs for children with autism. She is a member of the Ontario Association for Behaviour Analysis and the Standard Celeration Society.
Nancy graduated from McMaster University with an Honours Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology and Linguistics in 2001. Presently, she is pursuing her Master of Arts in Education and taking required courses needed to become a Board Certified Behaviour Analyst. When she is not studying, she is playing with her kids, reading for fun or enjoying the outdoors.
Carmine
Carmine began working with young children shortly after completing her diploma in Early Childhood Education at Canadian Mothercraft Society in 1997. She has worked as a lead E.C.E., a family resource/drop in facilitator and an instructor/therapist for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Carmine joined Step By Step Learning Group in 2003 and is presently the Sites Manager. She is currently working towards additional certification through the Association of Early Childhood Educators of Ontario. In her free time, Carmine can be found participating in a multitude of health and wellness activities, reading, traveling and spending time with friends and family.
Emily
Emily is the Senior Therapisst at Step By Step Foundations. She has been a part of the Step By Step Learning Group team since August 2007. Emily has an Honours Bachelor of Arts degree in Childhood and Social Institutions from the University of Western Ontario. Emily is currently pursuing her Master’s of Education degree from OISE at the University of Toronto and is also presently completing coursework towards certification as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. Emily’s dedication and organization has both helped and encouraged the staff and students to be successful at Step By Step. Emily also enjoys working with Step By Step Learning Centre’s skill building students. In her spare time, Emily enjoys gardening, eating Italian food and spending time at her cottage with her husband and family.
