Professional Focus and Approach
As a registered Child and Youth Care Practitioner (CYCP), Duncan brings a person-centred, strength-based approach to his work. He is committed to helping youth develop resilience, confidence, and essential life skills through a holistic, individualized care model. By integrating evidence-based strategies with the client’s interests and strengths, he fosters an environment that encourages both short-term progress and long-term personal growth. His approach emphasizes mindfulness, self-regulation, and goal-oriented development, empowering clients to navigate challenges, develop coping strategies, and achieve their full potential.
Specializations
Duncan specializes in behavioural interventions, emotional regulation strategies, and social skill development for individuals with ADHD and ASD. He utilizes Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) techniques, social-emotional learning, and therapeutic programming to help children and teens manage emotions, behaviours, and daily challenges. He also implements structured interventions to enhance focus, executive functioning, and learning strategies. His approach helps build resilience and self-awareness while developing structured routines and adaptive skill-building to promote independence and confidence.
Education and Experience
Duncan has an Advanced Diploma in Child and Youth Care and a graduate diploma in Autism and Behavioural Science from Fanshawe College. His background in the educational field has led him to work in the London Catholic School Board as an Educational Assistant and as a Private Instructor Therapist over the past four years. He draws his experience from working in a variety of classroom settings & milieus promoting inclusion, socialization, skill development and overall well-being. Duncan is passionate about furthering his education to broaden his area of expertise and continue to support a broader range of client needs.
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