Clinical and Developmental Support
Medical Director
MBBS (Singapore)
Dr Lian Wee Bin is a certified paediatrician and neonatologist, registered with the Academy of Medicine, Singapore. She has acquired more than 25 years’ of medical experience as a doctor, the last more than 20 being in the domain of paediatrics, particularly in the field of newborn medicine and developmental paediatrics. She is fluent in English, Mandarin and several Chinese dialects.
She first received her medical training at the National University of Singapore and then went on to further her studies in the specialist field of paediatric medicine, attaining both the Masters of Medicine (Paediatrics), Singapore as well as Membership of the Royal College of Physicians, UK. Subsequent to this, she attended a Fellowship programme at the renowned Children’s Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, US, focusing on developmental paediatrics and newborn medicine.
As a doctor and mother, her passion is in helping every child achieve his or her optimal developmental and learning potential. Her predominant focus therefore lies in screening for and the early identification of the at-risk child, starting from the perinatal and infancy period (such as preterm infants and babies with low blood sugars at birth), through preschool years (such as those with speech and language delays, motor and co-ordination issues and more complex disorders such as autism and attention deficit/hyperactivity disorders) into schooling years (such as those with learning disabilities, specific language impairments and dyslexia). She believes in early profiling of a child’s strengths and weaknesses and the implementation of Early Intervention, especially in the first 6 years of a child’s life. She is also a strong supporter of Family Empowerment and Child Advocacy.
Consultant Psychologist
MHSc (Hons), BA (Psych)
Sharon is a trained child psychologist and a member of the Singapore Psychological Society. She has been an active member of the professional society since 2005 and served on the council in the years 2009-2011.
She received her initial training with the University of Sydney under the Programme of Psychology, followed by the completion of the Masters programme in Health Sciences with a specialty in Child and Adolescent Health in the same university.
With seven years of experience in a hospital setting, she has been pioneer in the assessment of hearing impaired children for their developmental and learning needs with the National Newborn Hearing Screening Programme and the National Cochlear Implant Programme from its inception till last year. She has also assessed and worked with children with a variety of special needs, including autistic spectrum disorders, attention deficit/ hyperactivity disorders and learning disorders.
Sharon has a keen interest in research and her papers on child development and learning issues in hearing impaired children and children born to women with Systemic Lupus Erythematous were presented at the Asia Pacific Congress/Symposium.
Special Education Teacher
AdvDip (Early Childhood Intervention) (Special Needs), AdvDip (SpEd)
Senior Early Intervention Teacher
Isabella completed her studies at the College of Allied Educators in Advanced Diploma in Special Education, during which she went to Cognitive Developmental Learning Centre and St. Clare School for Special Education for attachment. She has also completed her studies and obtained an Advanced Diploma in Early Childhood Intervention (Special Needs) at the Ngee Ann Polytechnic.
Previously, she worked as an Early Intervention Teacher Assistant for 3 years at Thomson Paediatric Centre - The Child Development Centre. There, she assisted teachers with students' learning and behaviour. She also executed planned programmes and managed children with difficult, challenging behaviours and a range of diagnoses including Autism Spectrum Disorder, Attention Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder and Developmental Delay.
At the SKILT Centre, Isabella is part of the Pioneer Team working on the setting up and resource preparation for the centre. Her initial role was as an Early Intervention Teacher. Currently she is serving her role as a Senior Early Intervention Teacher. She loves working with children and hopes to give them the appropriate intervention they need. She believes that every child with Special Needs has a potential for growth and she would like to work together with family members/caregivers to support child with skills required to enable them to function in various settings. She hopes that more children with special needs will benefit from early intervention programmes such as offered by the SKILT Centre.
BA (Music), CIA, AdvDip (Special Needs)
Senior Early Intervention Teacher
As a special needs educator, Geoffrey believes that no two children will manifest the exact same behaviour challenges. One needs to embrace and appreciate the many differences before working with a child who has special needs. Only in understanding their differences can we help to sieve out their strengths and uniqueness. As the saying goes, a child with special needs is ‘First a child, then the diagnosis’. This is a value that he upholds dearly in his course of work.
As a versatile individual, Geoffrey has had the opportunity to hold a number of professional roles, such as music teacher, both in the classroom and private settings, as well as a community worker for children and youths in a Social Service Agency. Through the experience as a music teacher, he was fortunate enough to educate a diverse group of Primary and Secondary school students, seeing them grow musically in their skills as well as passion. His experience as a community worker has given him the opportunity to interact with children and youths and their families. He believes these experiences have enabled him to reach out to every child and help them to grow into a better and stronger individual. As a special education teacher, he has the opportunity to work with children with various special needs such as Autism Spectrum Disorder, Global Developmental Delay, and a variety of learning and behavioural challenges.
Just as every child is unique, the approach to help the child is also individualized and catered to the child’s needs. Therefore, it is his passion and dream to help each child to be successful at an early age. It is his hope that when they reach the age to attend formal school, they are properly equipped to excel and achieve independence.
AdvDip (SpEd), CIA
Special Education Teacher
Kimberly graduated with a Diploma in Psychology at Oklahoma University and received an Advanced Diploma in Special Education from the College of Allied Educators. She has experience working with a diverse age group of both children and adults with special needs.
In her previous work, Kimberly was a Special Education Teacher at the Movement for the Intellectually Disabled Singapore (MINDS) with the young adults who require specialized intervention to enhance their independence in daily living skills and adaptive behaviours. She also completed an internship at the Institute of Mental Health (IMH) and has volunteered in various centres such as AWWA and Bishan Home for the Intellectually Disabled.
She was a Speech and Drama Teacher for preschool and kindergarten students, focusing on teaching values, manners, respect, social skill and behavioural coping strategies through speech and drama. Kimberly believes that every child can be moulded and educated if given the proper attention and teaching. Every child has the potential to be the best that they can be and working closely with parents and caregivers is essential.
M.Ed (SpEd), AdvDip (Early Childhood Intervention), CIA
Special Education Teacher
Tara has been teaching in Singapore since 2006. She taught in Shuqun Primary School as an allied educator from 2006 to 2011. She worked with young children with special needs in Society for the Physically Disabled (SPD) Early Intervention Centre and Asian Women's Welfare Association (AWWA) Early Intervention Centre from 2011 to 2020. Tara has experiences working with children, aged 2 to 12, with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), Global Developmental Delay (GDD), Speech Delay, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Down syndrome and with other syndromes (Cri-du-chat (cat's cry) syndrome, Achondroplasia (Dwarfism) syndrome, Angelman Syndrome).
Tara pursued her Master of Education specialising in Special Education from the National Institute of Education (NIE), Nanyang Technology University (NTU), Singapore in 2018. She completed the course Certificate in Autism from Social Service Institute (NCSS) in 2015 and Advanced Diploma in Early Childhood Intervention (ADECI) from Ngee Ann Polytechnic in 2014. She also attended the Asia Pacific Autism Conference in 2019.
Besides teaching, Tara was involved in curriculum planning, enrolment assessment and adult training. She worked on curriculums for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and Cerebral Palsy. She conducted assessments for new enrolments across the various early intervention centres that she worked at. She conducted training for new and beginner teachers on Autism Spectrum Disorders, Behavioural Management, Structured Teaching and Visual strategies. She also worked with parents and mainstream kindergarten teachers to provide them with strategies in managing their child/ student at home and in their school.
Tara believes that “There is a star in every child” and it is the responsibility of a teacher to brighten up the star in each child.
BA (Psych with HR Dev), M.Ed (Educational Psych), CIA
Special Education Teacher
Yan Er graduated from the University of Technology, Malaysia with a Masters of Education, specialized in Educational Psychology. Yan Er has experienced teaching and conducting therapy sessions to students with special education needs includes Autism Spectrum Disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Global Developmental Delay, and Down Syndrome.
Yan Er experienced in conducting both one-to-one and group therapy to students aging from 2 to 11 years old. During her career as a Therapist Assistant, Yan Er administered Neurofeedback therapy, Jelic Whole Brain Development Program, and iLS Focus System Training to enhance the concentration and academic skills development for students with special education needs. She was also involved in editing and translating educational modules such as Sexual Education Handbook and Vocabulary Learning Modules.
As an Early Intervention Teacher, Yan Er has been involved in planning, designing, teaching, and evaluating students’ progress and development. Yan Er always believes that every child is unique and has the potential to shine. She loves to explore children’s strengths and guide them throughout their learning journey.
BA (Psych)
Special Education Teacher
Ellenca graduated from University at Buffalo (Singapore) in the Bachelor of Arts (Psychology). During her period of study, she was focused on learning more about children with needs and took on relevant modules such as Abnormal Childhood Disorders and Personality Disorders. While pursuing her degree, she provided home-based behavioral therapy and shadow support to children in preschools, and has helped the transition of these children to mainstream primary school. Concurrently, she worked as a Part-Time Teaching Specialist at Cognitive Development Learning Centre, which has further widened her exposure and experience managing children with diverse needs such as Dyslexia and Selective Mutism.
In her past years of teaching experiences, Ellenca has worked with both mainstream children and children of diverse needs mainly Autism Spectrum Disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Global Developmental Delay, and behavioral and learning difficulties. Previously part of the pioneer team in an inclusive preschool, she helped to set up and managed and train a team of teachers in using various methods to support students of different profiles in an inclusive school setting. She also initiated and formulated an in-house assessment checklist, which has supported the better screening and streaming of students according to their needs. As such, she is familiar with the curriculum and demands of mainstream schools and is able to help children bridge their learning gaps effectively.
Ellenca advocates that every child should be given an equal learning opportunity and viewed with the potential for growth. She believes in providing a nurturing environment that involves the support and collaboration of peers, family members, caregivers, teachers, therapists, and other stakeholders who seeks to achieve the same goal for the child.
BSc (Child Dev & Education), M.Ed (SpEd)
Special Education Teacher
Micaella has always been passionate about early childhood special education. She has a Bachelor of Science in Child Development and Education degree with a focus on early childhood education from the University of Asia and the Pacific (Philippines). She continued her postgraduate studies in the National Institute of Education – Nanyang Technological University (NIE-NTU) and graduated with a Master of Education (Special Education). Her research interests included inclusive education, family-centred interventions, functional curriculum, and educational equity.
In her previous work as an inclusive preschool educator, she taught and cared for both typical and atypical learners which included students diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Global Developmental Delay, and Down syndrome. Her work has also involved creating, implementing, and monitoring Individualized Educational Programs within a multidisciplinary team. As a class teacher, Micaella is experienced in handling children of various age groups ranging from 2 to 6-years of age. She is trained and certified in using the Assessment, Evaluation, and Programming System for Children (AEPS) Test to accurately target and revisit children's needs and ensure they make progress toward their developmental goals.
As an advocate of progressive education, which is founded on a learner-centred and hands-on learning approach, Micaella sees students with or without disabilities as capable members of the community. She believes that education for young children should be developmentally appropriate, authentic and incorporate play. She is passionate about promoting equitable education and supporting children and families to better care for children with diverse needs.
Building a Better Future
Senior Occupational Therapist
BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy
Certified Occupational Therapist (AHPC Registered) Singapore
BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy (Cardiff, UK)
Eunice graduated from Cardiff University (UK) with First Class Honours in Bachelor of Science (Occupational Therapy) in 2006. She has worked in voluntary welfare organisations 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, amongst others. She was previously part of the EIPIC (Early Intervention Programme for Infants and Children) team at the Spastics Association of Singapore).
Besides providing therapy, Eunice 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 is trained in Neuro-developmental Treatment (Paediatrics), special seating, and Signposts, among other common Occupational Therapy approaches.
Eunice is passionate to help young children overcome their developmental challenges by working closely with all stakeholders.
Special Needs Therapist
Bachelor of Psychology (Honours)
Zi Hui graduated from James Cook University (Singapore) with an Honours Degree in Psychology. Before joining SKILT Centre, Zi Hui was a psychologist in a voluntary welfare organisation, where she worked extensively with clients with various developmental conditions such as Autism Spectrum Disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Down Syndrome, Global Developmental Delay and Intellectual Disability.
Zi Hui is trained in using Applied Behavioral Analysis, Functional Behavior Assessment, and Positive Behaviour Support to support clients with behaviors of concern with/without co-morbid mental health conditions. She is experience in conducting various programs (including emotional regulation, social skills, transition, relaxation and sexuality) in small group/individual sessions to support both child and their families in managing behavioral, emotional and social needs.
Zi Hui is a dedicated therapist who keeps herself abreast professionally. She obtained professional training in ‘using Cognitive Behaviour Therapy for Autism Spectrum Disorder’, ‘Strategies in Managing Challenging Behaviour’, ‘Managing Sexuality Issues of Adults with Intellectual Disability’, ‘Basic Appropriate Adult Training’, ‘Positive Behaviour Support & Management for Persons with Disability’, and ‘Social Thinking’. She is also a certified facilitator for ‘Signpost for Building Better Behaviour’ Programme.
Zi Hui conducts the Structured Teaching Programme, Social Skills Classes at the SKILT Centre.
Special Needs Therapist
Bachelor of Arts (Psychology)
Kassandra graduated from University at Buffalo (Singapore) with Summa Cum Laude in the Bachelor of Arts (Psychology). Prior to her degree, she has obtained a Diploma in Early Childhood Education, specializing in psychological studies. During her term as a preschool educator, she was awarded by ECDA for a training award and was featured by Straits Time under the early childhood industry.
In her past years of teaching experiences, Kassandra has worked with both mainstream children and children of diverse needs such as Autism Spectrum Disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, behavioral and learning difficulties. As such, she is familiar with the curriculum and demands of mainstream schools and is able to help children bridge their learning gaps effectively.
Kassandra is very passionate about providing early interventions for children and she works collaboratively with their families and different stakeholders to maximize a child’s full potential.
As a Special Needs Therapist, Kassandra conducts the Structured Teaching Programme, Social Skills Classes at the SKILT Centre and provides school shadow support to children in their respective preschools.
Speech & Language Therapist
BSocSci (Hons), MSpPath, DBA (Australia)
Certified Speech & Language Therapist (AHPC Registered) Singapore
BSocSci (Hons), MSpPath, DBA (Australia)
Member of RCSLT, SHAS, Certificate in Autism ARC, Hanen Certified, PECS Trained, OPT Trained
Eva is a Certified Speech & Language Therapist, specialising in Paediatric Speech, Language, and Social Communication Deficits such as Autism Spectrum Disorders. She also manages Life Speech, a private Speech and Language Therapy Centre in Singapore. She is a skilled healthcare professional with 10 years of experience.
Eva’s clinical work includes screening, diagnostic assessment and intervention of Speech, Language, Communication and Related Disorders. She has worked with children with articulation and language difficulties, children with childhood apraxia of speech/dyspraxia, children with autism, children with selective mutism, children with dyslexia and children with feeding difficulties. She has worked extensively and collaborated with hospitals, private centres, and the community in helping children with special needs.
Eva has undergone Professional Clinical Training to implement a variety of Treatment/Intervention Techniques/Strategies: Hanen Language Programs (It Takes Two To Talk, More Than Words, TalkAbility, Target Word), Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS), Certificate in Autism ARC, Oral Motor OPT are just some of the tools/techniques that she utilises when working with children with special needs. Some of her best practices include Client-Centred Learning/Positive Learning Climate/Prepared Learning/Monitoring Progress. She strongly believes in a collaborative Parent-Therapist Partnership that empowers parents to be involved in their children’s learning and development.
Eva has completed doctoral research at Southern Cross University, and contributed to the knowledge pool in the area of transition planning for children with autism from education to employment in Singapore.
Occupational Therapist
Bachelors of Occupational Therapy, Masters in Health Administration
Jovin graduated with a Bachelors in Occupational Therapy from La Trobe University (Singapore) and went on to obtain her Masters in Health Administration from Flinders University (Singapore). She has worked in voluntary welfare organizations, rehabilitation centres and private clinics with experience managing cases involving psychiatry, neurology, developmental delays and autism to maximize independent participation in schoolwork, socialization, play and leisure, and self-care.
Jovin believes in the joint efforts of the child, parents and healthcare professionals working together to incorporate therapy in daily life. Through her therapy and engagement with parents, she hopes to inspire parents to play a more active role in practicing techniques taught in therapy to aid a child’s overall development.
Speech & Language Therapist
BSpPath (Australia), DipSpEd (Singapore)
Lorelle Ng is an experienced, AHPC Certified Speech & Language Pathologist who is skilful with children. Her specialisation includes screening, diagnostic assessment and intervention of speech, language, communication, feeding and related disorders.
Lorelle’s extensive work experience in Singapore is enriched by her clinical services in the public health, education, social service and private therapy sectors. She has handled special needs conditions present in babies, children and youths in the local hospitals, rehabilitation units, inclusion preschools, mainstream schools, special education schools, early intervention centers and community settings.
Her profile of clients with complex comorbid conditions include autism, dyslexia, head injury, ADHD, CVA, prematurity, extreme low birthweight and syndromes. Her topics of special interests are in twice exceptional, higher order thinking, central auditory processing, sensory modulation, executive function and childhood trauma.
Lorelle is passionate about inclusive education and has helped many youths in successful transitions from school readiness programs into mainstream education.
Making a Difference One Child at a Time
Special Needs English and Mandarin Language Teacher
BASc, Psychology
Post Graduate Certificate
Cara is a trained Special Education Teacher in both English and Chinese language, with more than 5 years of experience helping children with learning disorders such as Dyslexia, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Auditory Processing Disorder. She graduated from National University of Singapore in 2009 with a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology and went on to complete a Postgraduate course in Specific Learning Differences with the London Metropolitan University in 2012. In her years of practice, Cara has supported children of varying ages and profiles in their literacy development, enabling them to reach their fullest potential.
Masters (Curriculum & Teaching), Dip (Dyslexia studies), RETA (Asia), ACTA
Specialist Tutor (Mathematics and English)
Hui Lin graduated with Honours in Psychology and holds a Masters Degree in Curriculum and Teaching from the National Institute of Education Singapore. She has an International Diploma in Dyslexia Studies and is trained in the Orton-Gillingham approach for reading and math. She is also a registered Educational Therapist (Fellow of RETA Asia) and a qualified trainer with a WSQ Advanced Certificate in Training and Assessment (ACTA). Hui Lin has 10 years of experience working with persons with dyslexia and learning needs in pre-schools, SPED schools and mainstream primary and secondary schools.
As a pioneer of the specialized mathematics program offered to persons with dyslexia, Hui Lin believes that hands on activities and visual supports that match mathematical vocabulary builds conceptual and procedural understanding, leading to greater confidence in using math and numbers. She currently supports students in the pre-primary to secondary level ages.
Master of Education (Special Education), Bachelor of Arts (English with Psychology), Diploma in Education
Specialist Teacher (English, Mathematics and Science)
Michelle attained her Master of Education (Special Education) and Diploma in Education with NIE. She had taught in the local mainstream primary schools for more than 15 years. She is well-versed in the different pedagogical approaches adopted by the Ministry of Education as well as the framework of the different academic subjects. Besides being an experienced educator, she is also a mother of 4 children with varying special needs. Michelle has relatable parental experiences and is very familiar with the demands of the local education system on children with special needs and learning challenges. Michelle has accompanied her own children for various types of therapies and attended numerous workshops and trainings on understanding and providing intervention for children with special needs and learning disorders. Michelle enjoys exploring creative ways of teaching to help children with learning needs to fulfill their potential. She is currently supporting students from pre-primary to secondary levels.
Bachelor of Arts (Psychology), Graduate Diploma (Psychology)
Specialist Tutor (English, Mathematics and Science)
Gayatri graduated with a Bachelor of Arts (Psychology) and Graduate Diploma (Psychology) from James Cook University. Her background in Psychology has facilitated a better understanding of the various developmental needs of children and has prompted an interest in enriching learning behaviours of children and adolescences. She is also trained in specific interventions like Orton-Gillingham’s Literacy and Multisensory Mathematics.
In her past work experience, Gayatri had collaborated with psychologists in developing behavioural management programmes for children. She aided in assessments and had been a trainer for enrichment programmes in various schools. Gayatri was also engaged as an educational therapist, working alongside with a wide range of special needs children and adolescences.
With 9 years of experience in the education industry, Gayatri is a passionate individual who is able to foster professional relationships with her students to tackle academic, social and emotional challenges. She is dedicated to work hand in hand to achieve the greatest potential of a student.
Bachelor of Science
Specialist Tutor (Mathematics)
Upon returning from Switzerland in 2007, Nina devoted her time in the upbringing of her 3 young children. Even then, Nina continues to help other children in their educational need.
From 2012, she started to attend workshops, seminars and lectures on maths learning differences and dyscalculia. She then went on to specialise in teaching children with mild learning disorder including autism, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, dyslexia. She has since been with Dyslexia Association for more than 8 years supporting learners with numeracy difficulties. Besides being involved in the planning and teaching of children, Nina also conducts practicum with the teachers.
The progress and development of her students are her utmost reward and satisfaction. She strongly believes that each child is different and deserved to be appreciated for who they are. She desires to join these children in her care, uncover their potential.
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