Guiding individuals and families with compassion, collaboration, and evidence-based care since 2012.
We believe everyone has the potential to thrive. For more than 10 years, families and individuals across Durham Region and beyond have trusted us to provide evidence-based services that build meaningful skills and improve quality of life.
To empower people by delivering individualized, compassionate care that opens doors to growth, learning, and lifelong success.
We approach every individual and family with care.
We partner with families, schools, other healthcare providers, and communities.
We deliver services rooted in science, supported by training and professional growth.
We celebrate progress and build confidence at every stage of the journey.
Step By Step Academy of Learning began in 2012 with a focus on early intervention services—specialized supports that helped young children learn and grow during their early years of development.
Our goal was to make quality services accessible to more families. Over the years our team has evolved, always guided by research and best practices, and we continue to provide specialized support to young children and their families.
Today, NextPath Services carries the same dedication. Delivering effective, evidence-based care, now expanded across all ages and stages, while honoring the foundation and values that began with Step By Step Academy of Learning.
Lesley is a Behaviour Analyst registered with the College of Psychologists and Behaviour Analysts of Ontario. She has extensive experience supporting individuals of all ages, including those with autism. She is deeply passionate about the field of ABA and dedicated to providing services that empower both individuals and families.
She believes that learning is a lifelong journey—one that she continues to model in her own career. With an accomplished background in business and graduate-level training in Applied Behaviour Analysis, Lesley brings both expertise and compassion to every aspect of her work.
Outside of work you’ll find her making something delicious, tending her garden, reading a good book, and looking forward to learning Spanish.
Kelly is a faculty member in the Behavioural Science Diploma Program at Seneca College. Her areas of teaching expertise are Research Design, and Behavioural Interventions for Skill Acquisition and Behaviour Reduction. Kelly has over 20 years community-based experience designing, supervising and assessing behavioural programs for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder and their families.
Kelly has completed a doctoral degree in Education, Policy and Leadership and is a Behaviour Analyst registered with the College of Psychologists and Behaviour Analysts of Ontario.
She has co-authored the textbook, ASD in the Canadian Context. Her research interests include Parent Education, Staff Training, and Curriculum Development.
Maddy holds a Master’s degree in Applied Behaviour Analysis and is a Behaviour Analyst registered with the College of Psychologists and Behaviour Analysts of Ontario. Passionate about her work, she is known for her patience and caring nature, finding the greatest rewards in witnessing individual progress and goal achievement.
With a strong commitment to fostering positive relationships, Maddy ensures that each person feels supported and engaged during their sessions. Her journey into the field of ABA began through hands-on experiences in work, placements, and volunteer roles, where she developed a deep passion for supporting individuals with autism and other exceptionalities.
Outside of work, Maddy enjoys staying active at the gym, going for runs, and unwinding at the cottage with her dog.
Kevin is a seasoned business leader with extensive experience in operations and organizational leadership. With more than 20 years in the financial and media industries, he brings a wealth of knowledge, strategic insight, and enthusiasm to his role.
Outside of work, Kevin enjoys staying active and can often be found playing indoor and beach volleyball—both recreationally and competitively.
Our supervised instructor therapists bring decades of collective experience supporting individuals with autism and other developmental differences. They are committed to ongoing learning in the field of autism and Applied Behaviour Analysis, and through their diverse education and hands-on experience, they contribute a wealth of knowledge, skill, and passion to their work.
They receive ongoing training and enjoy opportunities for professional development and growth, ensuring the highest quality of care.