Louanne Desbiens
Hello and welcome to Services ATYPIQUE Louanne Desbiens. I am a coach, a consultant, a trainer and and artist at heart. My passion for human development has always guided my tradjectory. I have a degree in Sociology from the University of Ottawa and in Autism and Behavioural Science from La Cité. I am also a proud, confident and resilient neurodivergent individual who has had to find creative ways to meet my needs and reach my goals!
I put my knowledge and experience at the service of people affected by neurodiversity and mental health issues. My background, from direct intervention to consultation to management, has allowed me to develop a unique approach combining empathy and rigor. My attentive listening skills and my ability to identify the unique needs of each person allow me to transform challenges into opportunities for growth, guiding families towards independence, well-being and a better quality of life. Whether you are looking for support for yourself, your family, your staff or want to improve inclusivity within your structure, I am committed to accompanying you on your unique journey to success.
If you are interested in learning more about me and how and why Atypical Services came to be, I invite you to watch the video below entitled 'My unique and atypical journey!' **COMING SOON**
Why ATYPICAL ?
- To better answer to multiple and changing needs of our families, our work places and our communities
- To normalize differences
- To better meet our youth where they are
- Pour mieux soutenir nos parents d’aujourd’hui et ceux de demain
- Because we are all different
- To educate
- Because we are adaptable
- To celebrate differences
I am proud to offer you individualised supports that meets your needs !
OUR THREE PILLARS
Training and Education
Certified Instructor, Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Training, 3rd addition, Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI)
Conseil scolaire du conseil catholique du Centre-Est d'Ottawa
- Intervention en prévention, désamorçage et gestion des comportements agressifs ou violents, Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI)
- Les trois savoirs… pour accompagner un adulte (échelon 1)
- Les trois savoirs… pour leader avec une posture coach
The Brain Story, Alberta Wellness Initiative
Forensic Interviewing, Children's Aid Society of Ottawa
Autism and Behavioral Sciences, Post Diploma Certification, La Cité
Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO)
- Formation sur l’Analyse du comportement appliquée (ACA)
- Formation sur le programme d’Intervention du comportement Intensif (ICI)
B.Sc. soc., University of Ottawa
Community and Justice Services, Sheridan College
Sectors
Justice, community, health, homelessness specialized education programs, French school boards, military families
Programs and organisations
The Bridge Prison Ministry, Wilkinson Rd. Shelter, Salvation Army, Consortium Centre Jules-Léger (CCJL), Children Hospital of Eastern Ottawa (CHEO), Conseil scolaire MonAvenir, Section 23 classroom, Life Preperation classroom, Big Brothers Big Sisters Ottawa (BBBSO), Conseil scolaire catholique du Centre-Est d'Ottawa, Canadian Forces Morale and Wellness Initiative (CFMWS)
Accomplishments & Contributions
Lessons and impacts from The Brain Builders Lab: practical feedback on the different ways to share and integrate The Brain Story science within communities.
Participants
Community Builders of the Year 2018
All That Kids Can Be Award
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Ottawa (2018)
English (Canada) 
Français du Canada