The Dunblaine School
Quality Education for Children with Learning Disabilities
Our Professional Partners
Over the years, Dunblaine has been privileged to meet and develop a network with numerous educational professionals and specialists who augment our teaching and allow us to better individualize our approach. These specialists work with us in a variety of ways, by providing professional development for our staff, liaising with parents and teachers, or working individually with students during or after school hours.
Dr. Audrey Huberman
Educational Specialist
B.A., B.Ed., M.Ed., Ed.D.
audrey@skillsforliving.ca; 416 256 7825;
www.skillsforliving.ca
Audrey Huberman is a Doctor of Education. She is a faculty member at Ryerson University where she lectures on social-emotional intelligence. Audrey maintains a private practice in Toronto specializing in teaching and counseling families, parents and individuals of all ages in the areas of social, emotional, and behavioural skills. Her expertise has been featured in Canadian Living and Today’s Parent.
Francine Persico
Occupational Therapist
M.Sc., OT, OT Reg. (Ontario)
kindercarepediatrics.ca
Francine Persico joined Dunblaine in the fall of 2015 as the school’s Occupational Therapist.
Frances Fishman
Behavioural and Educational Consultant
BCBA, M.Ed., B.A. Hons. (Psych)
Frances Fishman is the founder and owner of The Play Base. She is a Board Certified Behaviour Analyst with her M.Ed. in Developmental Psychology and Education. Frances is a hard working, empathetic, and loving woman, leader and entrepreneur who took her passion and turned it into her career.
With over 12 years experience in behaviour modification in the home, community and educational settings, as well as being a mother of 3, she has developed a skill set and a perspective that has allowed her tremendous success with her team and client base. She is an optimist who believes that every person can be given the chance to live to their highest potential when given a loving approach and a team who believes in them and sees the incredible potential each individual has.
Stephanie So
Physiotherapist
MSc.PT
www.paediatricphysiotherapy.com
Stephanie So has been a part of the Dunblaine team as a physiotherapist since 2010.
Andrea Primmer
Physiotherapist
MScPT, BSHE (Hon)
www.paediatricphysiotherapy.com
Andrea graduated from the University of Toronto with a Master of Science degree in Physiotherapy. Andrea has worked in paediatrics for over 10 years in a variety of healthcare settings including Holland Bloorview’s inpatient and outpatient units, homecare, and in a private clinic. She has taken a variety of post-graduate courses including Introductory to Pediatric NDT, Pediatric Foot and Ankle Deformity management by Beverly Cusick, A Systematic, Intensive Approach to Maximize Neuroplasticity and Minimize Maladaptive Habits in Children and Teens with CP by Pia Stampe. Andrea is a member in good standing with the College of Physiotherapists in Ontario.
