Taylor Sanderson

Taylor Sanderson has diverse work experience in the field of occupational therapy and mental health. They started their career as a Personal Care Aide and Summer Camp Staff at Red Roof Retreat, where they planned and led inclusive recreational activities for children with special needs. After that, they worked as an Inclusion Coordinator for Municipal Summer Camps at the City of Mississauga.

In 2018, Taylor joined Carizon Family and Community Services as a Child and Youth Mental Health Worker, providing intensive in-home therapy services for children and adult family members with complex mental health and behavioral needs. They also provided educational seminars and led change-focused activities for families and children.

During the same year, Taylor started working as an Occupational Therapist at Homewood Health Centre, where they performed virtual and in-person assessments and case coordination duties within a team setting. They provided mental health treatment, education, and advocacy support for WSIB clients using cognitive and behavioral intervention strategies.

In 2019, Taylor joined KidsAbility Centre for Child Development as a Pediatric Occupational Therapist, performing assessments and treatments for children with developmental needs such as autism, brain injury, and behavioral challenges.

In 2020, Taylor became an Occupational Therapy Insurance Assessor at Viewpoint Medical Assessment Services Inc. Their responsibilities included facilitating functional assessments in clients' homes, producing detailed assessment reports, and providing recommendations and opinions related to auto-insurance claims.

Before joining the above-mentioned organizations, Taylor worked as an Occupational Therapist at Galit Liffshiz & Associates, delivering in-home assessment and treatment services to a diverse population of Motor Vehicle Accidents victims.

Overall, Taylor Sanderson has demonstrated expertise in occupational therapy, mental health, and providing support to individuals with diverse needs.

Taylor Sanderson earned a Master of Science (MSc) in Occupational Therapy/Therapist from London South Bank University from 2015 to 2017. Prior to that, they completed a Bachelor of Recreation and Leisure Studies in Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy at Brock University from 2010 to 2014. They also hold various additional certifications from institutions such as the Unified protocol Institute, Homewood Health Centre, Gowan Consulting, DBT Centre of Vancouver, College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario, Canadian Red Cross, Parks and Recreation Ontario, and the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care.