Shiva graduated from University of Buffalo with a Bachelor’s in Communication. Over the past 10 years at Singapore Brain Development Centre, Shiva has accumulated substantial experience working with children with diverse learning needs. She embraces the challenges of training children and providing valuable guidance to their parents.

Shiva has a keen interest in literacy and speech difficulties. In 2017, She had developed an English Language Literacy program that specifically targets children with Phonological and language difficulties. This program adopts a pragmatic approach to help children at the centre improve their written and verbal expression.

Shiva is a dedicated consultant who excels in analysing clients, offering constructive feedback, and creating profiles to support their development. Her true passion is in helping others, using her expertise to empower individuals and facilitate their growth and progress.

Shiva is an apprentice Wine Sommelier and food hedonist. During her spare time, she enjoys going for wine tasting and exploring different cuisines.

Course Completion:
– ‘Early Intervention for Children with Special Needs’ course (Social Service Institute Singapore)
– ‘Re Attach Therapy’ course (Bridging Talents)
– ‘Level One PROMPT’ course (Bridging Talents)
– DIRFloortime® 101 Course: An Introduction to DIRFloortime for Parents and Professionals (ICDL)
– Tomatis Level 1 Course conducted by Neuro-Psychologist Jean Pierre Granier (Tomatis Academy)
– Introduction to Praxis and Dyspraxia conducted by Expert Trainer Maude Le Roux
– Introduction to Attachment conducted by Expert Trainer Maude Le Roux
– Introduction to Sandtray Therapy conducted by Dr. Alicia Pon (National University of Singapore)
– Autism Explained. The complexity, the research, the application conducted by Expert Trainer Maude Le Roux
– A Deeper Dive into Tomatis Sound Therapy  Maude Le Roux
– Sensory Integration: Advanced Training and Case Presentations conducted by Expert Trainer Maude Le Roux
– DIRFloortime®: Advanced Training and Case Presentations conducted by Expert Trainer Maude Le Roux
– Sensory Modulation, Emotional Growth & Development conducted by Expert Trainer Maude Le Roux
– Attachment and Maintaining Regulation (Emotional & Sensory Combined) conducted by Expert Trainer Maude Le Roux
– The Brain, Development, Reading and Written Expression conducted by Expert Trainer Maude Le Roux