Chester has spent many years in the field of occupational therapy. He is deeply passionate about working with clients with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Sensory Integration difficulties, Developmental Coordination Disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Developmental Delays, learning disorders and feeding issues as well as behavioural difficulties. He has a keen interest in early intervention. Chester’s intervention experience spans various contexts from clinical settings, early intervention, school-based, and home-based in Singapore, Manila, and Cebu.

Chester believes that occupational therapy practice should be specialised to meet a client’s needs. As such, his effort has been to refine his skills in the field. He has continued to pursue his advocacy through continued professional education and learning. In the past few years, he has applied himself towards the attainment of related certification and accreditation to widen the span of his practice.

Chester’s practice and service delivery reflects that therapists as well as parents/caregivers, play a vital role in a child’s development and improvement. His objectives include creating awareness amongst parents/caregivers and collaborating with healthcare professionals for effective integration in intervention.

Chester’s areas of specialised training attended include:

• NDT/ Bobath Certification in the Management and Treatment of Children with Cerebral Palsy and Other Neuromotor Disorders

• Certificate in Sensory Integration

• SOS approach to feeding

• Oral placement and Interventions for Feeding therapy

• Interactive Metronome

• Therapeutic Listening

• Innovation for Maximising the Potential of SUSPENSION and NON-SUSPENSION Therapy equipment

• Sensory Integration and Play Convention

• Bobath Paediatrics and Orthotic and Assistive Devices for Children with Cerebral Palsy

• Integrating the Mouth with Sensory and Postural Functions

• Bobath Tone Influencing Patterns: Handling for the Child with Cerebral Palsy

• Communication in Down Syndrome

• Using the Sensory Profile and School Companion in Assessing Sensory Modulation disorder

• Special Kids with Special Needs: ABC’s of Paediatric Rehabilitation

• Applying M.O.R.E concepts in the clinics: Integrating the Mouth with Sensory and Postural Functions