Amanda Legault is a dedicated Recreation Therapist based in Ottawa, ON, with a bachelor’s of Cognitive Science from Carleton University, and a Graduate Certificate in Therapeutic Recreation from Algonquin college. Amanda’s passion for working with children shines through her recent work placement at CHEO, where she made strides in enhancing the lives of young patients. She has consistently displayed a commitment to improving equity and accessibility in our community.
With both personal and professional experience as both a parent to a child with complex needs and an educator in the public-school board, Amanda brings a unique perspective to her practice. She excels in communicating with both non-speaking and verbal children, employing innovative methods to foster connection, and understanding.
Amanda’s expertise includes using different modalities to improve regulation, sensory integration, leisure education (individual recreation plans), and social-emotional development. Her holistic, strengths-based approach ensures that each child she works with receives tailored support to thrive in their environment. Amanda’s dedication to her field and her flexible and compassionate nature makes her an invaluable asset to the community.
