Yi Yui started her career at two major hospitals in Singapore and discovered her love and natural affinity for both the young and old. This eventually led to her work with children – neonates, infants, toddlers, preschoolers, school-aged – and she has not turned back since. She combines her interest in neuroscience, dysphagia and her love for children to work with them. Yi Yui has special interests in working with children with Feeding and Swallowing Disorders, Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS), and Motor Speech Disorders.

Yi Yui uses an eclectic approach and takes the best of her training to individualize intervention for each and every child that she works with. She enjoys supervising her team and working with complex speech, feeding and swallowing cases to help the children and family. She has advanced training in the Sequential Oral Sensory (SOS) Approach to Feeding (Advanced & Mentorship Training) and Level 3 TalkTools™ Oral Placement Therapy. She is also a certified PROMPT Technique and More Than Words® – The Hanen Program® practitioner. Yi Yui has attended courses on Sensory Integration, DIR®Floortime Approach and NDT (Neuro-developmental Treatment) and believes in treating children with a holistic approach.

On top of working with the children, Yi Yui has provided webinars, lectures, talks and workshops to various professionals, parents and children. She enjoys coaching parents and strives to be a beacon of hope to guide them through their journey with their children with special needs. She also mentors and supervises young speech therapists and students to inspire them in the field of Speech Therapy.

When not at work playing with kids at work, Yi Yui enjoys time with her family exploring nature.

After spending 7 years working in 2 major hospitals in Singapore, Lynnette realized that her passion lies in striving to improve the quality of life in her clients. She achieves this by providing speech therapy services to her clients at home, using evidence-based treatment options where possible. Lynnette also decided to better serve her clients by providing speech therapy services to various hospitals, private establishments and specialist clinics.

Lynnette has conducted assessments and therapy sessions in preschool children, school-aged and adolescents in various hospitals and health services across New South Wales, Australia. This was for a variety of disorders and difficulties. She enjoys both individual and group therapy sessions, as both are beneficial to the child in different ways. Lynnette’s areas of interest include Facial Neuromuscular Retraining (FNR) for individuals with facial paralysis or paresis after facial nerve injury, voice disorders, swallowing disorders (dysphagia) and higher-level language difficulties.

In her leisure time, Lynnette enjoys bringing her two children on fun adventures around Singapore. She also has an interest in food and new technological gadgets that are supposed to make life easier.

She is proficient in the service sector, having gained her years of experience in the hospitality, airline and automotive industries, and now healthcare setting. She shows great compassion for the families she works with and is dedicated to supporting them through their journey at TLC. She hopes to deploy her skills and areas of expertise effectively in her current role as a clinic manager to serve and contribute to society.

Outside of work, Zeneth enjoys swimming, yoga and spending time with her family and close friends.

She has received continuing education for Social Thinking, Floortime (DIR®), Alternative and Augmentative Communication (AAC), PROMPT, Executive Functions training, Inclusive Education, and Instructional Design. She is an IBCCES-certified Autism Specialist and a Rainbow Kids Yoga-trained teacher.

Katrina is a staunch advocate of family-centered intervention, and regularly involves parents, siblings, grandparents and caregivers in her sessions. She appreciates the dynamics and beliefs of each individual family and plans treatment accordingly. She believes that behind every strong, uniquely-abled child is a group of people that loves and supports the child in their own distinct way. She is well-loved by parents and children for her loving and personable nature and responsiveness to the families.

During her free time, Katrina enjoys cooking, songwriting and trying out new things with her family.

Xian Hui’s clinical experience includes working with children aged 3 to 17 years. She has supported children with a range of learning and communication difficulties, including those with Developmental Language Disorder (DLD), speech delay, dyslexia, Global Developmental Delay (GDD), and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). She is experienced in providing both individual and group therapy, both physically and online. Coming from a Mandarin-speaking background, Xian Hui is proficient in both English and Mandarin and has guided Mandarin-speaking parents on how to support their children at home.

Xian Hui is certified in parent-training programs like the Hanen It Takes Two to Talk and Hanen More Than Words, as well as a training program for early childhood educators – Hanen Learning Language and Loving It.

On top of assessment, intervention, and training, Xian Hui has conducted lectures and webinars on speech, language, and communication difficulties to allied educators, educational therapists, and parents. She has also lectured on literacy at NUS to student speech therapists and has supervised student speech therapists during their clinical placements. Xian Hui also has an interest in research and has presented her individual Masters’ thesis on a language assessment tool she developed, at a major conference in Toronto as well as a local conference.

Xian Hui believes that an educator’s words and actions can have a huge influence on a child’s self-concept. A quote that strongly resonates with her is – ‘The secret in education lies in respecting the student’ by Ralph Waldo Emerson. She is motivated to use the role that she has been given to help students believe in themselves and realize their potential.

In her free time, Xian Hui enjoys running, baking, and spending time with her family and son. She also loves music and used to teach piano.

Frances has worked with infants and children from 0 to 18 years of age; In particular, children with Global Developmental Delay (GDD), Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and other disabilities. She is well-equipped to provide intervention for a range of speech and language delays and complex communication, feeding and swallowing disorders. Frances has a special interest in oral motor and speech development and helping children with complex communication needs to find their voice.

Frances is passionate about supporting each child to grow and participate meaningfully in their lives. She believes that parents and caregivers are paramount to each child achieving their potential and advocates for transdisciplinary practices.

She is experienced with working with parents/caregivers/other professionals in educational as well as home settings. Frances is licensed under AHPC to clinically support other speech therapists. She also provides training and coaching for parents and teaching professionals in a variety of areas.

Frances has received continuing education in TalkTools- Oral Placement Therapy, PROMPT, Pragmatic Organization Dynamic Display (PODD), Multi-Modal Communication and Learning Strategies, the Sequential Oral Sensory (SOS) Approach to Feeding, the Neuro-Developmental Treatment (NDT) Course, and Hanen It Takes Two To Talk Program.

In her free time, Frances enjoys reading, baking and spending time with her children and family.

With an unwavering interest in working with children, Grace has worked in both public and private settings in Singapore and Australia where she provided whole-class and individual instruction in primary, preschool, and specialised settings. She has honed clinical skills to support the holistic management of children with a diverse range of learning and communication difficulties associated with language, speech, and developmental delays/disorders, including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) and Global Developmental Delay (GDD).

Grace believes in a child-centred approach with a focus on interactive learning while addressing the child’s individual learning and emotional needs. She strives to work alongside family and school to empower them to provide the most optimized learning opportunity for the child. Grace has attended courses on the Orton Gillingham Approach, DIR®Floortime Approach and Montessori Method of Education and believes in lifelong learning and ongoing research in the process of supporting children with developing needs.

In her leisure time, Grace enjoys experimenting with new food recipes and watching history documentaries.

Before joining TLC, she served as a Speech Therapist in the Early Intervention department of an Asian community health center in Boston, Massachusetts. She has also had previous pediatric clinical experiences in the preschool, special school, and pediatric outpatient (Tuft’s Children’s Hospital) settings.

Audrey believes that all humans are communicators wired for connection – being able to express thoughts, emotions, needs and desires is central to being human. She is passionate about culturally responsive, and family-centred care, as well as child-centred play-based therapy. Audrey believes in collaborative, relationship-based services to support the child’s communication and social-emotional development. Seeing shared smiles, and laughter amongst the child and family is always a highlight of sessions for her.

Outside of work, Audrey enjoys reading, trying out allergy-friendly recipes, and doing cardio dance workouts with her mother.

Jo started her occupational therapy journey at KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital, and has over 16 years of experience across a range of developmental, acquired, and orthopaedic conditions, including experience in working with medically complex infants and children. She specialises in working with families with picky/problem feeders and children with neuro-developmental conditions such as autism, global developmental delay, ADHD, dyspraxia and cerebral palsy.

In her free time, Jo enjoys spending time exploring green spaces and taking photographs of nature. She also loves listening to music.

She has worked in social services agencies and private clinics, working extensively with children with various developmental conditions and needs such as Cerebral Palsy, Autism, Down Syndrome, Global Developmental Delay, Sensory Processing Disorder, handwriting difficulties, and visual motor/visual perceptual difficulties. Besides providing therapy, Wei Ling also conducts training programmes for caregivers and teachers. Her research paper on the effectiveness of home programmes for caregivers has been presented at national and regional levels.

She has attained certifications in Neuro-developmental Treatment (Paediatrics) and Handwriting without Tears. She is a trained facilitator for the Signposts programme. Wei Ling is also trained in the DIR Floortime approach, Learn to Play programme and special seating, amongst other common Occupational Therapy approaches. Wei Ling is passionate to help young children overcome their developmental challenges by working closely with all involved in the care of the child.

Outside work, Wei Ling enjoys spending time with her husband and their 2 children.

Ellice started her journey as an OT at a registered charity organisation that serves one of the largest populations of children with physical and neuro-developmental needs, amid an early intervention setting. She has also worked with children at the National University Hospital, public and private preschools, and private clinics, attending to children with Cerebral Palsy, Autism, Down Syndrome, Dyspraxia, Global Developmental Delay and Sensory Processing Disorder. She is passionate about helping children enhance their daily living skills, motor ability, sensory processing and perceptual skills.

Ellice is proficient in the Handwriting Without Tears program, The Alert Program, as well as Learn to Play, and is working towards obtaining her Certificate in Ayres Sensory Integration in April 2023. Above all, she really enjoys connecting deeply with every child she meets through a dedicated approach that comprises understanding their personality, in addition to getting to know their likes and dislikes, so that she can provide them with optimal levels of support and empathy. Equipped with a sunshine disposition, Ellice looks forward to getting to know the families of the little ones she meets and helping them bring out the best in every child.

She presented at the National Occupational Therapy Conference in 2013 and 2019, and her pilot research on Parent Coaching was accepted for poster presentation at the 4th International Conference in Applied Research (HK). She has developed and conducted many individual and group intervention programs, professional training and caregiver training programs in the hospital as well as community-based settings.

In her free time, she and her 3 children spend the day at the beach. She enjoys running and swimming while the children entertain themselves with skateboarding.

She is proficient in PECS® ,TEACCH® Autism Program, Social Thinking®, Handwriting Without Tears® and has been trained in Search and Teach© by National Institute for Learning Development and Feuerstein Instrumental Enrichment (FIE) program by The Feuerstein Institute.

Mandy enjoys cooking, doing craft and listening to music in her free time.

Ke Fei has experience working with children aged 3 to 12 years old with diverse needs, including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Global Developmental Delay (GDD), Speech and Language Delays and Disorders, and Intellectual Disability (ID). She also had the opportunity to work in both government and private early intervention settings.

Ke Fei believes in family-centred approaches, whereby collaboration between teachers, therapists, and parents is necessary for children to reach their full potential. As children learn best through play and naturalistic settings, she aims to embed learning opportunities during their daily routines. More importantly, she aspires to create an environment where children can feel safe and comfortable to explore and learn at their own pace.

In her free time, Ke Fei enjoys rock climbing, reading, and spending time with her loved ones.

She has experience working with children aged 18 months to youths aged 16 years in the EIPIC and mainstream enrichment settings. She has worked with children with Autism, learning difficulties and speech delays. She also has experience in supporting children with special needs in a mainstream enrichment setting.

Japneet believes that parents play an important role in the development of their children. It is her desire to create an environment that is safe and stimulating where students can learn and grow.

During her free time, Japneet enjoys travelling around Singapore trying food reviewed by food bloggers. She also enjoys cycling by the beach!

Believing that every child is unique with their own strengths and interests, she ensures that her lessons are personalised according to their unique needs. She takes pride in every progress the child makes, and celebrates and recognises every milestone they achieve.

Meiyun has also worked very closely with the team of Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists and Speech Language Therapists in helping the kids reach their respective individualised educational goals. She partners with and equips parents as well as caregivers by conducting home visits, class observations and case conferences.

In her free time, Meiyun enjoys spending time with her family and participating in various high-intensity workouts.

At Northumbria University, she immersed herself in special education, honing her skills and knowledge to support children with diverse learning needs. She discovered her true calling in guiding and nurturing these exceptional children, helping them unlock their full potential.

During her spare time, she volunteers at a non-profit organisation that caters to children with Autism, ADHD, Cerebral Palsy, Dyslexia, Down Syndrome, and Global Developmental Delay. She endeavours to create an inclusive and nurturing environment for each child, while teaching them academic curriculum and crucial life skills. Witnessing the transformative impact of her work on these young minds fills her with an unparalleled sense of fulfilment and purpose.

An avid long-distance runner, she finds solace and inspiration in the rhythm of her footsteps, pushing her physical and mental boundaries. Additionally, she loves to spend time at the airport, where she enjoys observing planes and embarks on literary journeys through the pages of books.

Courtney holds a certificate in Working With Persons With Autism from the Social Service Institute (SSI), and a certificate in Educational Psychology for Special Education from SSI and the Dyslexia Association of Singapore (DAS) Academy. She has experience with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Intellectual Disability (ID), Williams Syndrome (WS), Down Syndrome (DS), Cerebral Palsy (CP), and Speech Delay. She has also worked with persons with sensory disabilities such as hearing and vision loss, and persons with physical disabilities.

By regularly fostering understanding and connection with each individual child, she strives to cultivate a safe, engaging, and communication-rich environment for children to develop in.

In her free time, Courtney enjoys immersing herself in the wonders of the natural world by scuba diving, consuming wildlife documentaries or podcasts, and identifying wildlife along Singapore’s pathways. She also loves singing and dancing to oldies music with her parents, watching movies, and reading Christian books.

Esther has always had an affinity with children, and after her undergraduate studies, Esther knew that she wanted to pursue her studies and work to help children with special needs. Since 2014, she has been working in the area of early intervention in both Singapore and the USA. She is well-versed in Applied Behavioural Analysis-Verbal Behaviour (ABA-VB); she spent two years of her Master’s internship at an ABA-focused school in Massachusetts and received on-the-job registered behaviour technician (RBT) approved training. Esther wanted to further understand and learn how an established evidence-based approach (EVB) such as ABA can substantially help neurodivergent children. After attaining her Master’s qualification, Esther has been a Behavioural/Educational Therapist for children aged 2 to 10 years old. She is trained to use therapeutic/early intervention programs such as Functional Behavioural Assessment (FBA), Assessment of Basic Language and Language Skills (ABLLS) and The Verbal Behavior Milestones Assessment and Placement Program (VB-MAPP).

Esther is an advocate for individualized, child-centred approaches, and aims to work closely with families, schools and other relevant professionals as a team to help the child achieve his/her highest potential. She strives to have a deep understanding that’s specific to every child and tailors her approach to every child differently. Esther’s heart and passion are genuinely found in serving young children. Seeing children grow and overcome hurdles brings her untold joy and meaning. Esther aims to continually improve her skills to be a person who makes a positive impact on these children’s lives and enriches their schooling years.

During her free time, Esther enjoys photography, playing the drums and doing Zumba.

Thila is a dedicated teacher with more than 15 years of teaching experience working with both preschoolers and primary students with ESL background, as well as students with a variety of learning needs, including dyslexia and dysgraphia ADD and ADHD.

She is a strong believer in Early Intervention. With extensive knowledge of learning needs and extreme behaviour management methods to address them. She is a strong communicator with fine-tuned classroom management skills.