Sylvia Kwong
MScOT (Hong Kong), BOccTherapy (Australia), CIMI®️
Sylvia is a dedicated paediatric occupational therapist with over 10 years of experience in acute hospital and outpatient clinic, specialised in paediatric services. She has worked extensively with children facing a variety of challenges including high-risk infants, developmental delays, cerebral palsy, Down's syndrome as well as neurodivergent cases.
With a strong interest in early intervention, feeding therapy, and sensory integration, Sylvia is committed to providing tailored therapeutic approaches to promoting the well-being and development of her clients. She currently works at the Royal Children's Hospital in the Chronic Pain Management Clinic, collaborating within a multidisciplinary team to provide comprehensive care.
An advocate for continuous professional education, Sylvia actively engages in ongoing learning opportunities and is a member of Occupational Therapy Australia and the National Association for Neonatal herapists (NANT). She believes in the power of family-centered care and works closely within families to empower them with the knowledge and skills needed to support their child's development.
Outside of work, Sylvia enjoys baking, embroidery and crocheting.
Training
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Feeding therapy:
SOS Approach to Feeding Trained Professional (supplemental Tube Feedings; Autism)
Get Permission Approach (Anxious Eaters & Anxious Mealtimes; Tube Weaning with Love)
AEIOU: an Integrated Approach to FEeding
SOFFI®️ Certified
TalkTools Level 1 & 2
Beckman Oral Motor Assessment and Oro-Facial Deep Tissue
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Sensory Integration
SIPT Certified
The Alert Program
Therapeutic Listening (Advanced)
MORE - Integrating the Mouth with Sensory and Postural Functions
Wilbarger Brushing Protocol
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Others
The Prechtl GEneral Movements Assessment
Handwriting Without Tears Level 1
DIR Floortime 101
The CO-OP Approach
MNRI: Archetype Reflex Movement Integration
Languages
Mandarin, Contonese, English