Occupational Therapist
BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy (The University of Queensland, Australia)
Trained in Beckman Oral Motor Assessment and Intervention,
SOS Approach to Feeding, M.O.R.E and CST-HK Hong Kong Registered Occupational Therapist (HKROT Part I)
Natalie gained her Occupational Therapy degree in The University of Queensland and is registered with the Hong Kong Registered Occupational Therapist (Part I).
Natalie spent many years working under the Child Assessment Centre in Hospital Authority and gained extensive knowledge in working with children from preterm to 18 years old with special education needs. This includes children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Developmental Delay, Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Down syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, and Neuromuscular disorders. Natalie has experience in providing intervention programs for upper limb and fine motor, handwriting, sensory processing, oral-motor and feeding function, and seating prescription.
To further enhance her professional knowledge and skills in working with kids, Natalie had completed further training in Beckman Oral Motor Assessment and Intervention, SOS Approach to Feeding, M.O.R.E. (Integrating the mouth with Sensory and Postural Function), Oral Motor and Feeding Intervention for infants and children, and Copying Speed Test for Hong Kong Secondary Student.
Growing up, Natalie was raised in Australia, China, and Hong Kong! This allowed her to be fluent in English, Cantonese and Mandarin. Being multilingual helps Natalie to communicate with children and families in a comfortable and effective manner.