Marina Heifetz | The Canadian Encyclopedia

Marina Heifetz

Dr. Marina Heifetz has training and experience working with individuals with a range of developmental and mental health conditions, including autism spectrum disorder (ASD). She completed her post-doctoral fellowship at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) in Toronto, focusing primarily on promoting the health and well-being of individuals with developmental disabilities and their families through both research and clinical work. Dr. Heifetz has special interest in sport psychology and currently serves as the Clinical Director at the Special Olympics Ontario: Strong Minds (a mental health initiative for athletes with developmental disabilities).

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