Managing an NGO company in today’s ever changing world requires administrative skill and a cool head. Krista’s commitment to making Trinidad and Tobago a caring society for all children and families with special needs, is evident in her passion to overcome the many obstacles we encounter as a therapeutic non-profit service provider in Trinidad and Tobago. She attended Lander University where she obtained her bachelor’s degree in Health Care Management and a minor in Dance. Since graduation Krista guided her career to stay in the Health Care field and has a broad spectrum of experience in many different types of health care facilities.

Chris Ristic is a Registered Occupational therapist specialized in Autism and ASD disorders, and is certified in ADOS, Sensory Integration, Social/emotional regulation, Astronaut Training. Christopher’s approach to pediatric Occupational therapy combines his 18 years of diverse clinical experience with his love of empowering children to achieve their full motor development. His love for the natural world, outdoors and aqua therapy provide his foundation for ADHD solutions. He is magnifying his neurodivergent programs offerings by adding a tech component to appeal to gen Alpha.

Carolina Calles is a Registered Occupational Therapist with 25 years of paediatric experience. She specializes in Autism and ASD disorders, and is ADOS, SI and ABA accredited. As a school based Occupational therapist, she focuses on refining handwriting, Fine motor skills and teaching social/ emotional behaviour for school preparedness. As a mother, Carolina’s calm, comforting, demeanor encourages clients with their daily challenges.

Shasta Green is a proud native of Dominica. She earned her Master of Science degree in Occupational therapy at the University of the Southern Caribbean in Trinidad. She is passionate about working in outreach projects with communities in need. In particular she loves CKFTO’s Mount Hope program, that offers complimentary OT services to abandoned children with disabilities. Pediatric Feeding is another area of therapy that she focuses on.

Our latest recruit from the University of the Southern Caribbean has gotten a plethora of hands-on direct therapy, plus field training and coaching from her team at CKFTO. As an a Arima native, she is impassioned by the therapy services that CKFTO offers at The Autistic Society’s base in D’Abadie. She is not afraid to dive in and meet challenges head on! She embodies the mission of CKFTO in her cool, reassuring demeanour.

Samuel Everduim is a physiotherapist graduated from the May Hamilton University College of Rehabilitation in Caracas Venezuela, he also holds a Master’s degree in Physical Education. He has worked as an assistant professor at the Libertador Experimental Pedagogical University, Caracas Pedagogical Institute, Caracas, teaching anatomy, human physiology and kinesiology at the undergraduate and graduate levels. He is a practicing level II CME® therapist.