Natalie Yip (she/her)

Occupational Therapist

Master of Public Health (Hong Kong), Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy (Australia), Basic DIR® Floortime Provider, Trained in Beckman Oral Motor Assessment and Intervention, SOS Approach to Feeding, and M.O.R.E. (Integrating the Mouth with Sensory and Postural Function), Hong Kong Registered Occupational Therapist (Part I)

Occupational Therapist

Master of Public Health (Hons), The University of Hong Kong
Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Occupational Therapy, The University of Queensland, Australia

Basic DIR® Floortime Provider
Trained in Beckman Oral Motor Assessment and Intervention, SOS Approach to Feeding, and M.O.R.E. (Integrating the Mouth with Sensory and Postural Function)
Hong Kong Registered Occupational Therapist (Part I)

Natalie is a Hong Kong Registered Occupational Therapist (Part I) who earned her Occupational Therapy degree from The University of Queensland and her Master of Public Health from The University of Hong Kong.

With years of experience at the Child Assessment Centre under the Hospital Authority, Natalie has developed extensive expertise in supporting children from preterm to 18 years old with diverse special educational needs. She has worked with children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Developmental Delay, Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Down syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, and various neuromuscular disorders. Natalie has experience in providing intervention programs in Upper limb and fine motor skills, Handwriting development, Sensory processing, Oral-motor and feeding function, and seating prescription.

To continue to enhance her practice, Natalie has completed advanced training in evidence-based approaches, including DIR Floortime, Beckman Oral Motor, SOS Approach to Feeding, and more.

Growing up in Australia, China, and Hong Kong, Natalie is fluent in English, Cantonese, and Mandarin. Her multilingual abilities enable her to connect with children and families in a caring, effective, and culturally sensitive manner.