Kirstin Thornburrow

Areas of Interest

Kirstin is passionate about involving all of a child's caregivers (parents, nannies, domestic helpers, and teachers) in their journey toward success. She believes in nurturing a child's self-efficacy and encouraging independence in daily tasks. Her key areas of professional interest include:

• Fine motor skills and handwriting
• Executive functioning
• Sensory integration
• Development of babies and toddlers

Qualifications

• MSc Occupational Therapy (UK)
• BSc Early Childhood Development and Learning (UK)

Languages

Fair in Cantonese, English

Experience

Kirstin completed a BSc in Early Childhood Development and Learning and a MSc in Occupational Therapy in the UK. She completed placements in prestigious hospitals such as King's College Hospital (KCH) and University College Hospital (UCH) in London. She is also completing her training to become Ayres Sensory Integration (ASI) certified. Growing up in Hong Kong with Chinese and English parents, Kirstin is fluent in English and can also speak conversational Cantonese, allowing her to connect with families from various backgrounds. With over four years of experience in paediatric Occupational Therapy, Kirstin has worked in special and mainstream schools, as well as private clinics in Hong Kong and London. She has worked with neurotypical as well as neurodiverse children and with a range of physical and learning disabilities.