What we’re all about
To be Sonderly, means to be mindful that everyone on this earth is living out their own individual story. They are experiencing a vivid and complex life, just as you are. Everyone has a story. Especially those who think differently.
We cultivate this realization and outlook of the overall human experience by empowering others to celebrate neurodiversity in their communities.
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OUR STORY
Since 1991, originally under the name of the Geneva Centre for Autism Training Institute, Sonderly has sought to democratize the knowledge and skills that were typically only accessible to trained professionals.
We curate and decode clinical research, presenting it in a user-friendly way that provides practical tools to take you beyond just awareness. Our goal is to affect bigger change.
Our multi-disciplinary approach to identifying and developing training materials will ensure that our users will continue to receive the most relevant and effective training available.
Our brand promise is to deliver the core foundational training, the latest research findings, and intervention techniques.
We address the need for wider public awareness and education on neurodiversity, by providing cutting-edge training and education to professionals and families.
OUR VISION
To create communities that embrace neurodiversity and mental well-being.
OUR MISSION
To help build the kind of skills and infrastructure that allows for greater acceptance and support for neurodiversity and mental well-being.
OUR MANAGEMENT TEAM
Andrew Davis, Director
Andrew’s interest in Autism first spiked when completing his Bachelor of Science degree at Queen’s University. After graduating in 2003, he immediately began working at Geneva Centre for Autism as an IBI therapist.
By 2006, he was a Supervisor/Senior therapist in the program, where he continued to develop his skills in the field of ABA, including the areas of verbal behaviour, errorless teaching, skill assessment, curriculum planning, and behavioural interventions for children with Autism.
In 2008, he joined the Sonderly (previously the Training Institute) team at Geneva Centre and participated in the ministry-funded initiative to deliver training in applied behaviour analysis and autism support strategies to over 10,000 childcare and school board educators across the province of Ontario.
In 2011, Andrew graduated with a Master’s Degree in Applied Disabilities Studies with a specialization in ABA from Brock University. Today, he continues his work at Geneva Centre through training engagements and consultations as Sonderly’s Director.
Adriana Karka, Training Manager
Adriana has been with the Sonderly team (previously the Training Institute) since 2007. She has been a passionate trainer, curriculum developer and consultant for medical and educational professionals in Canadian and international communities on their work with individuals on the autism spectrum.
Adriana holds a Master of Education degree with a focus on Developmental Psychology and Mental Health from the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education at the University of Toronto, as well as a French and English Literature degree from the University of Toronto and post-graduate certification in Music Therapy from Montclair State University in New Jersey. She previously provided therapy services at the Autism Intervention Program at the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO) and Chicago’s Easter Seals Developmental Center. She is fluent in English, French and Lithuanian and provides training and consultations in both English and French.
Adriana loves to travel and has ventured to Europe and Asia as a guest lecturer on autism and special education. In her free time, Adriana can be found at concerts, singing and coaching in her community or planning her next travel adventure!
Andrew Davis, Director
Andrew’s interest in Autism first spiked when completing his Bachelor of Science degree at Queen’s University. After graduating in 2003, he immediately began working at Geneva Centre for Autism as an IBI therapist.
By 2006, he was a Supervisor/Senior therapist in the program, where he continued to develop his skills in the field of ABA, including the areas of verbal behaviour, errorless teaching, skill assessment, curriculum planning, and behavioural interventions for children with Autism.
In 2008, he joined the Sonderly (previously the Training Institute) team at Geneva Centre and participated in the ministry-funded initiative to deliver training in applied behaviour analysis and autism support strategies to over 10,000 childcare and school board educators across the province of Ontario.
In 2011, Andrew graduated with a Master’s Degree in Applied Disabilities Studies with a specialization in ABA from Brock University. Today, he continues his work at Geneva Centre through training engagements and consultations as Sonderly’s Director.
