About

Sarah Southey, MSW, RSW, PhD(c)

When teaching abroad many years ago, I was inspired by a brilliant five-year-old boy who struggled with loud noises in the classroom and was reading at a grade 3 level. Upon return to Canada I pursued studies and work to learn as much about autism as I could.

Since that time, I completed a Masters degree in Social Work at The University of Toronto in 2010. I have worked, consulted and volunteered for Autism Ontario for many years, and also spent some time as a Social Worker supporting families with new diagnoses at Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital. These days, I spend most of my time on my PhD studies and hold contract teaching positions at both Wilfrid Laurier University and Humber College.

I have spent majority of my career working as an associate at The Redpath Centre. In my practice, I specialize in helping adolescents and young adults organize an education/career path, process new diagnoses, self advocate, manage anxiety and build social skills. I am currently focusing on my PhD research and am not taking on new clients.

Sarah is not currently accepting new clients.

Credentials, Certifications and Memberships

PhD Candidate – Social Work – Estimated Date of Completion: Summer 2026
Wilfrid Laurier University, Kitchener

Master of Social Work
University of Toronto, Faculty of Social Work

Bachelor of Arts (Hons.), Labour Studies and Sociology
Brock University, St. Catharines

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Certificate
Hinks Delcrest, Toronto

Program for the Education and Enrichment of Relational Skills (PEERS)
UCLA, Los Angelos

Strategies for Resolving Post-Traumatic Stress
Crisis Training Resource Institute, Canada

Sibshop Facilitator Training
Sibshop, Orillia

Strong Interest Inventory
Psychometrics, Toronto

Myers Briggs Type Indicator
Psychometrics, Toronto

Ontario Social Worker and Social Service Worker

Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers

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