Our Little Forest

Vision

Little Forest Centre aims to facilitate communication and learning for children with a variety of severe communication and developmental difficulties. Specialised teachers and an individualised curriculum allows for children to learn and grow within their capabilities.

At Little Forest Centre, each child is treated holistically and according to their individual needs in order to reach their full potential.

It has been a long-term dream of mine to open a centre like Little Forest. After practising speech therapy for over 18 years, I have realised that there are very few facilities that offer services which can educate and stimulate children with special educational needs. Many schools offer remedial and bridging services which follow mainstream curriculum but at an adapted pace, or
are stimulation centres. I wanted the in between. A loving and caring facility that parents can confidently leave their children to be facilitated in reaching their potential, whatever that may be.

“No matter how bent a tree may be, it still continues to grow, and if supported properly, can grow strong and steady.”

MEET THE TEAM

OUR TEACHERS

I strive daily to put the “fun” in “functional” and support learners with special needs to be as independent as possible. I have worked hard to develop my skills across all areas impacting the lives of young learners with special needs and their families, furthering my training across areas such as sense of self and sexuality and pre-vocational training. The creativity involved in adapting play and daily tasks to allow for our learners to thrive is what keeps a big smile on my face each day!

“You don’t have to see the whole staircase, just take the first step”- Martin Luther King Jnr

I have a passion for facilitating the development of people.

Instilling a sense of meaning, discipline and responsibility to help people reach their potential. I have an interest in Autism, parent support and along with being a registered counsellor, I aspire to become a clinical psychologist.

“We are all made of star stuff”

I am a dedicated occupational therapist with a passion for working with children with special needs. Working with kids brings about such unparalleled experience which has taught me how to be compassionate, patient and resourceful in my approach towards practice. I’m dedicated to creating individualized, functional and exciting intervention plans to ensure that each child I work with reaches their fullest potential and have fun doing it! I place importance on not only building strong, trusting relationships with the children but also with their families so as to implement a family centred care in all that I do- working hand in hand towards a common goal.

“The best way to make children good is to make them happy.” – Oscar Wilde

8 years experience of working with children with special needs.

I am qualified in peg feeding, the use of Makaton sign language and implementing mobility exercises to immobile kids. I love what to do because I always learn new things everyday. Every day is completely different from the other.

“If they can’t learn the way we teach, we teach the way they learn”

Teaching children has always been second nature to me. It is where my passion lies.

I may not change the world but I am definitely shaping the lives of all my children which will make such a difference in this world. I love all my children dearly and cannot wait for our class to grow.

“Always have courage and be kind”

I am a passionate speech therapist who takes delight in working with children with special needs. Being a part of their world has taught me to be patient, understanding and resilient in all aspects. My approach to therapy is understanding my childrens’ needs while maximizing their potential to meet their personal goals. It is remarkable and I celebrate every newly acquired skill!

“Every student can learn, just not on the same day, or in the same way.” – John Evans

OUR assistants

1 year experience with children with special needs.

I really love my job because I each day I learn many things about special needs kids and I know that they can also learn something from me.

“Success Isn’t About How Much Money You Make, It’s About The Difference You Make In People’s Lives.”

3 years work experience teaching kids with special needs.

l love my job, especially taking care of children, teaching them how to read and to write. Working with these children allows me to love them and help them with everyday tasks.

” When it comes to children with special needs there is no ‘one size fits all’ “

10 years experience assisting children with special needs.

I enjoy working with these kids because they are so loving.

I aspire to build a trusting relationship with my students and their parents. It is incredibly important to me that I help our children achieve their goals.

“Be your own reason to smile.”

7 years of experience working with children with special needs.

I love teaching kids and helping them discover their passions. A highlight of my job is celebrating every milestone our children reach.

“Always remember that you are absolutely unique, just like everyone else.”

8 years of experience working with children with special needs.

Throughout the years I have grown my skills to include peg feeding which I do everyday for students in my class. I have worked with them one-on-one and can assist in small group lessons.

“You don’t have to be crazy to work with kids but they will teach you to be.”

2 years experience working with special needs children as an assistant teacher, with proven experience, providing individualised assistance and care. I have learnt that these children are not just students, they are cherished hearts deserving the same care, love and patience like any other child.

My mission is not just to educate and love them but to nature, celebrate and empower them because every child’s potential is celebrated.