Natalie completed her studies in Advanced Diploma in Early Childhood Intervention, Special Needs (ADESN), under the National Institute of Early Childhood Development (NIEC). She is trained and certified in Jolly Phonics to teach children who are transiting to mainstream schools to read, and in Assessment, Evaluation, and Programming System for Children (AEPS) which assesses and bridges children’s developmental goals. As an Early Interventionist, Natalie received training in the Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) and Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) system and uses them to aid communication with and in children.

Natalie is experienced in teaching children with special needs between the ages of 3 to 7, who are diagnosed with Speech and Language Delay (SLD), Global Development Delay (GDD), Williams syndrome as well as Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).

As an Early Intervention Teacher, Natalie believes that each child has the potential to learn and grow in their own time.