Calm, confident care for your child.
We built Little Steps on respect, evidence, and the belief that small steps lead to real transformation. Warm, professional support for children and the families around them.
Why we started Little Steps
We began Little Steps because families deserve calm, respectful support when navigating a child's needs — not stress and confusion. Our work is built around individualized care, strong parent collaboration, and a focus on small, meaningful progress.
Meaningful progress through evidence-based care and genuine family partnership.
Small steps, taken with intention and respect, lead to real transformation.
Meet our team
Experienced, warm, and dedicated to your child's progress.
With over 15 years of dedicated experience since earning her psychology degree, Recha Sood has focused her entire career on autism services. She earned her B.A. in Psychology (University of Toronto, 2010), a postgraduate diploma in Autism and Behavioural Science (George Brown College, 2012), and a Master of Education in Autism (Arizona State University, 2023). A BCBA and RBT, she founded The Little Steps in 2022, providing personalized care across the GTA. Families have trusted her for years, reflecting her warmth and creativity. A mother of three, Recha continuously enhances her expertise through seminars, bringing broad perspectives into her practice. This lifelong path is her passion.
University of Toronto psychology grad who found joy at an ABA summer camp, becoming a calm, playful presence for children with autism.
Social Science degree with diplomas in Personal and Developmental Support and Play Therapy; brings patient, person-centred care focused on small wins and real progress.
Seasoned administrative professional with 15+ years of experience, including stints at Accenture and Microsoft; the go-to for invoicing, billing, and admin at Little Steps.
The principles that guide our work
Everything we do rests on three core values that shape how we support your family.
Respect and dignity
Your child is seen fully — not through a diagnosis, but as a whole person with strengths, interests, and personality.
Evidence-based care
We use proven methods grounded in research, adapted thoughtfully to fit your family.
Meaningful progress
We measure success in small, real changes that add up — not in arbitrary timelines.
Our Scarborough Centre Is Now Open
Little Steps now offers in-centre ABA therapy at our new space near Warden and Sheppard — a calm, structured environment built for focused learning. It's another way to get your child the support that fits them best.
3319 Sheppard Ave East
Want to learn more about Little Steps?
Book a free 30-minute consultation. It's a low-pressure way to ask questions, share what's going on, and explore whether Little Steps is the right fit.
