Hanna Bridport

RECE & Therapy Assistant

Hanna is a dedicated Registered Early Childhood Educator and Occupational Therapy Assistant with over seven years of experience supporting children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and other developmental differences across educational, community, and clinical settings. She currently serves as the Lead RECE in an adapted kindergarten autism classroom at Yes I Can Nursery School, where she supports young children with complex communication, sensory, social-emotional, and developmental needs through individualized, play-based programming. Hanna holds an Early Childhood Education Diploma and an Autism and Developmental Science Certificate with Honours from George Brown College and is currently continuing her professional development in the field of communication and developmental support.

Throughout her career, Hanna has worked extensively with children presenting a wide range of sensory, communication, social-emotional, and developmental needs. Her experience includes supporting children in specialized autism classrooms, community programs, and clinical environments, where she has collaborated closely with families and multidisciplinary teams to help children reach their individual goals.

In addition to her clinical work, Hanna provides part-time literacy tutoring for school-aged children with dyslexia and ADHD using the Orton-Gillingham approach. Through individualized, evidence-based instruction, she helps children build confidence, strengthen foundational literacy skills, and experience success in their learning journey.

Hanna has also volunteered with Lauren Reznick Speech & Language Services, where she works alongside clinicians supporting children with communication and developmental challenges. This experience has further strengthened her passion for family-centered, interdisciplinary care and reinforced her desire to continue building her career within clinical autism and developmental services.

Known for her playful, energetic, and child-led approach, Hanna believes that meaningful learning happens through connection, trust, and joy. She loves getting down on the floor with children, engaging in silly play, following their interests, and creating opportunities for authentic interaction and growth. Her practice is rooted in understanding each child's unique strengths, sensory preferences, and individual way of experiencing the world.

Above all, Hanna values building strong relationships with both children and their families. She strives to be a safe, trusted person in a child's life while creating positive, compassionate, and empowering experiences that help children feel confident, capable, and understood. She is passionate about ensuring that every child, regardless of their abilities or challenges, has access to supportive environments where they can learn, play, and thrive.