Having emigrated from China to the United States at an early age, Shirley shares similar experiences of communication difficulties with the children that she serves. 

Being passionate about inclusion and neurodiversity, an avid traveler, and fluent in Chinese (Cantonese & Mandarin) and conversational in Japanese, she feels determined to give back to the global community as a multilingual speech-language pathologist.

Shirley received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from University of California, San Diego and Master of Science degree in Speech-Language Pathology from California State University, East Bay. She is a certified member of the American Speech Language Hearing Association (ASHA) and the California Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology & Hearing Dispensers Board. She is also a recipient of ASHA’s 2022 Distinguished Early Career Professional (ECP) Certificate.

She specializes in bilingual diagnostic evaluations and therapy treatments with children ranging in ages from 1-11 years old. She works with a diverse client group with Autism, Down syndrome, cognitive impairments, developmental delays, learning disabilities, Childhood Apraxia of Speech, fluency disorders, language disorders, articulation and phonological disorders. 

Additional trainings include:

• Hanen Certified with “It Takes Two to Talk”
• Dynamic Temporal and Tactile Cueing (DTTC)
• Prompts for Restructuring Oral Muscular Phonetic Targets (PROMPT) Technique
• DIR Floortime
• Gestalt Language Processing/Natural Language Acquisition from Meaningfulspeech.com
• AEIOU: An Integrated Approach to Pediatric Feeding
• DIRFloortime®️ Basic Certificate

Aside from helping families and children, she travels the world with her partner and solo!

Ellisa Yee Shu Ping is a dedicated and skilled Speech and Language Therapist trained in the UK, holding a BSc in Speech and Language Therapy. With experience in diverse settings, including special schools, early intervention centers, and hospitals, Ellisa has developed expertise in supporting individuals with a wide range of needs. Her work with children includes addressing speech delays, autism spectrum disorder, Down syndrome, and feeding challenges. She is especially passionate about empowering nonspeaking children to communicate using Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) and tailoring interventions to each child’s specific needs through parent and teacher training.

Ellisa’s approach combines evidence-based techniques such as Gestalt Language Processing, DIR Floortime, and Dynamic Temporal and Tactile Cueing. She finds immense fulfillment in witnessing her clients achieve milestones, and remains committed to enhancing lives by fostering confidence and independence through communication.

Dr. Jie Yi P’ng received her PhD in Occupational Therapy from the National University of Malaysia.  She is a seasoned occupational therapist with over 15 years of experience specializing in pediatric care. She is passionate about supporting children with neurodevelopmental, mental health, and behavioral challenges, offering tailored interventions to help them thrive in their everyday lives. Jie Yi works closely with children providing comprehensive assessments and individual or group therapy. She is commited to empowering families by equipping caregivers with strategies to foster their child’s development at home.

In addition to direct therapy, Jie Yi has developed and implemented early intervention programs designed for children with autism and other developmental delays. She is a sought-after trainer and speaker, delivering workshops for parents, educators, and professionals on topics such as sensory integration, early intervention, and inclusive education. Jie Yi has also contributed to academic research in pediatric occupational therapy, including the development of a home-based intervention manual for young children with autism. Her dedication to enhancing the well-being of children and families is complemented by her warm and responsive approach, ensuring every child she works with feels supported and valued.

Iman is a Clinical Psychologist with a Master of Clinical Psychology from University Kabangsaan Malaysia. She has been trained at the UKM Psychology Clinic, Hospital Mesra Bukit Padang, and Pusat Genius Kurnia. Her clinical expertise includes conducting assessments and diagnostic testing for neurodevelopmental disorder such as Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Learning Difficulties, and Intellectual Disabilities. She uses play therapy to support children with behavioral or emotional challenges. Iman believes in loving and accepting the strengths and limitations of each person. 

Daniel received a Master of Science in Industrial Engineering from California Polytechnic University, and a Master of Science in Systems Engineering from Loyola Marymount University in California.  After working for 10 years in aerospace engineering, he had the opportunity to merge his leadership skills with his passion for meeting the needs of the community as the director of a non profit in NYC.After years of trying to push through marriage and parenting struggles, Daniel realized that a new approach was needed to build connection within the family. Through counseling, training courses, learning about neurodivergence and the effects of trauma, he was convinced that traditional parenting strategies don’t work for everyone. Building trust and connection within the family is a journey, and Daniel is passionate about helping other parents along that path.

Daniel is certified as a coach with CernySmith Assessment, trained in The Coach Model, and as a facilitator of Empowered to Connect’s Cultivate Connection Parenting Course which was developed based on the work of Dr. Karyn Purvis and her colleagues. His experience in a variety of disciplines equips him to support our team of therapists- encouraging them to grow in their strengths, and leading them toward our mission of seeing children and families flourish.