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Occupational Therapist

Cherie Tan

Cherie Tan, an accomplished Occupational Therapist with over 13 years of experience specializing in pediatric care, holds a Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy from Cebu Doctors’ University. She is a licensed Occupational Therapist in the Philippines, an Occupational Therapist – I in Hong Kong, and a registered health provider with the HCPC in the UK.

Her professional narrative unfolds with pivotal roles at a progressive school/center in Manila, followed by impactful contributions in Beijing and Shanghai, where she delivered Occupational Therapy services in diverse international school settings.

In 2014, Cherie transitioned to Hong Kong, where she excelled in providing early intervention services at an early childhood center while fostering collaborative relationships with parents, caregivers, and educators, supporting children across different age groups who are facing developmental delays, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), learning difficulties.

Following a successful tenure in early intervention, Cherie ventured into private practice, extending her services to various international schools as part of the learning support team or as an external service provider. This phase of her career culminated in a full-time commitment to a school setting, where she continues to champion collaborative efforts with stakeholders to establish meaningful goals and deliver effective interventions.

Committed to professional growth, Cherie has pursued advanced training in specialized methodologies such as Brain Frames, Orton-Gillingham, SOS Approach to Feeding, Triple P Positive Parenting Program, Sensory Integration, Write Dance, Handwriting without Tears, Therapeutic Listening, Quickshifts, Integrated Listening Systems, Safe and Sound Protocol, among others. Her diverse background and dedication to ongoing learning underscore her passion for holistic care and excellence in Occupational Therapy.

Qualifications

  • Occupational Therapist - I, Hong Kong
  • Registered health provider, HCPC (UK)
  • Licensed Occupational Therapist, The Philippines
  • Zones of Regulation Comprehensive Training- Digital Curriculum, (online) Leah Kuypers, MA Ed., OTR/L
  • Implementing Social Thinking Concepts and Vocabulary, (online) Pamela Crooke
  • Teaching the Superflex Curriculum with Fidelity: A Short Course, (online) Pamela Crooke
  • Implementing the Bounce Approach/Emotional Scale Tracy Chadwick, Child Therapy Services
  • King of Swings, Alexander Lopiccolo, COTA/L, CPT, NC; SPOT
  • Adaptive Schools, Jennifer Swinehart, Stephen Dare, Virginia Hunt, HKA
  • Cognitive Coaching Part 1 & 2, Jennifer Swinehart, Stephen Dare; HKA
  • Brain Frames Visual Tools That Organize Langage, Dr. Bonnie Singer, PhD; Architects for Learning
  • Comprehensive Virtual Orton Gillingham Training (30-hours), Institute for Multi-Sensory Education
  • Integrated Listening Systems (Online)
  • Safe and Sound Protocol (Online)
  • Lego-Based Therapy, Dr. Gina Gomez de la Cuesta (Online)
  • Zones of Regulation Full-day Course (Online), Lisa Kuypers
  • SOS Approach to Feeding Basic 4-Day Conference, Dr. Kay Toomey, Dr. Erin Sundseth Ross, Hong Kong
  • Sensory Integration for Individuals o n the Autism Spectrum (Course 4), Linsey Smith OTD, OTRL, USC Sensory Integration Continuing Education, Certificate Program
  • Sensory Integration Treatment: From Intervention to Participation (Course 3), Stefanie Bodison, OTD, OTR/L, C/NDT, USC Sensory Integration Continuing Education, Certificate Program
  • Sensory Integration Evaluation and Clinical Reasoning: From Identification to Intervention (Course 2), Erna Blanche, PhD, OTRL, FAOTA, USC Sensory Integration Continuing Education, Certificate Program
  • Pediatric Feeding an d Swallowing Disorders: Let’s Figure It Out, Dr. Joan Arvedson, ENT Laser Hearing & Speech Therapy, Hong Kong
  • Theoretical Foundations of Sensory Integration: From Theory to Identification (Course 1), L. Diane Parham, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA; USC Sensory Integration Continuing Education, Certificate Program
  • Write Dance- A Multi-Sensory Way of Teaching Handwriting, Ms. Helena Hutte, Frontier Teaching and Therapy Consultancy Limited, Hong Kong
  • 3-Part Treatment Plan for OPT (Oral Placement Therapy), Sara Rosenfield-Johnson, M.S., CCC-SLP; TalkTools University
  • Feeding Therapy: A Sensory-Motor Approach, Lori Overland, M.S., CCC/SLP, C/NDT; Therapy Resources LLP Singapore, Penang, Malaysia
  • Quickshifts: Revolutionizing the Use of Sound in Sensorimotor Integrative Treatment, Sheila M. Frick; OTR/L Tracy Bjorling; MS, OTR/L; Vital Links
  • Therapeutic Listening: Listening With The Whole Body, Sheila M. Frick; OTR/L Tracy Bjorling; MS, OTR/L; Vital Links
  • NeuroDevelopmental Treatment (NDT) for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Kim Barthel, BMR, OTR; Crest Child Rehabilitation and Education Service Team, Hong Kong
  • Sensory Strategies for Challenging Behaviours in People with ASD, Kim Barthel, BMR, OTR; Heep Hong Society, Hong Kong
  • Understanding and Managing Children with Cerebral Palsy an d Related Conditions, Dr. Sydney Chu; Frontier Teaching and Therapy Consultancy Limited, Hong Kong
  • Assessment and Treatment of Fine Motor Difficulties in Children with Different Developmental Problems, Dr. Sydney Chu; Frontier Teaching and Therapy Consultancy Limited, Hong Kong
  • Group Triple P (Positive Parenting Programme) courses, Accredited facilitator, Child Development Centre, Hong Kong
  • Group Stepping Stones Triple P (Positive Parenting Programme for Children with Special Needs) courses, Accredited facilitator, Child Development Centre, Hong Kong
  • PECS Level 1 Training, Sophie Kerr; Jockey Club Sarah Roe School, Hong Kong
  • Professional Course on the Greenspan Floortime Approach, The Greenspan Floortime Approach
  • Handwriting Without Tears: The Print Tool Workshop, Tanya Ferrandino; The Essential Learning Group; Shanghai, China
  • HWT K-5 Handwriting Workshop (HWT), Tanya Ferrandino; The Essential Learning Group; Shanghai, China
  • Get Set for School Pre-K Readine ss an d Writing Workshop (HWT), Tanya Ferrandino; The Essential Learning Group; Shanghai, China
  • Course on Infant M assag e, Institute of Somatic Therapy
  • Sensory Integration an d Praxis Test (SIPT) Course 1, Dr. Gretchen Dahl Reeves, Hong Kong Institute of Education
  • Clinical Management of Children and Adults with Feeding and Swallowing Disorders, Professor Justine Joan Sheppard, 7th Cerebral Palsy Symposium 2011, Sheraton Towers, Singapore
  • Social Skills Programming in School Aged Children with an Autism Spectrum Disorder who are High Functioning, Elaine Dimaculangan-Johnson, Ms, CCC-SLP, UP CAMP
  • Neuroscience Review on Auditory Processing Disorders, Memory Disorders and Traumatic Brain Injury in Children, Dr. Martha Burns, NUS, Singapore

Education

  • Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy , Cebu Doctors' University