She/Her
Clinical Supervisor / Owner

As Clinical Supervisor and Executive owner of Missing Links Autism, Am Badwall draws upon her Master of Education in Human Development and Applied Psychology, Doctor of Philosophy, and Board Certified Behaviour Analyst education, as foundation for the innovative program she has created at Missing Links.

Forever an educational visionary committed to specializing in autism spectrum disorder, Am’s 25 years in the field have offered pioneering pedagogy that addresses holistic needs of learners in group-based programming. Am has devoted her career to advancing opportunity for all students with autism, while ensuring equitable learning in a compassionate environment.

The recent evolution of Missing Links Autism On Demand online programming, is Am’s current contribution to accessible programming. On Demand is the first of many trademarked options that showcase the Missing Links value of progressive applied behaviour analysis.

With the 20th anniversary of Missing Links community service approaching, Am Badwall’s passion endures and delivers the missing link in educational services for children with autism more than ever.

He/Him
Chief of Operations

Holding a Master of Education, as well as a Master of International Education School Leadership, Michael is an educator with over 20 years of experience in the field. His career focus at the elementary level, has specialized in both primary and special education within the public and private school systems.

Michael has devoted his career to developing exceptional pedagogy with attention on inclusive programming through the practice of applied behaviour analysis, for children with autism spectrum disorder. Michael’s current role as an Ontario qualified principal includes duties comprised of school operation, program design, instructional leadership, and advisor on the school’s executive committee.

Currently Michael is completing his Doctor of Education and seeks to contribute research on leadership in the field of education. Michael has a strong belief in social justice and supports charities that focus on the marginalized communities and intends to provide this same conviction when working with all individuals at Missing Links Autism.

She/Her
Director of Programming

Leading curriculum design at Missing Links, Director of programming Sam Malone provides strategy and implementation for operational, academic, and clinical program mandates. Sam has been a pillar of the Missing Links structure for almost a decade providing seamless support to clientele through her years of expertise.

Sam holds a Bachelor of Psychology focused on linguistics and a Bachelor of Education specializing in curriculum. As an OCT teacher and trained instructor therapist, Sam provides a unique lens for applied behaviour analysis that enhances the vision of progressive programming provided at Missing Links Autism.

The aptitude to invent and execute from conception through realization is the high proficiency Sam brings to her role. Presently, Sam is focused on curating the new On Demand program and her goal remains consistent to elevate Missing Links programming to the next level.