GROWIN
SPROUTS
Our Founding Story
When my son was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder, I was immediately thrown in at the deep end. I started learning more about ASD as well as various ways and methods that could help my son. It was a steep learning curve. At the same time, I was actively searching for professionals or centers who could help me in this new journey.
At that time, finding a center that was affordable and provided all the services that my son needed was tough. I was glad to find Sprouts after months of search but my joy didn’t last long as Sprouts was closing down. I decided to take over because of my son and the other children who would also have no place to go.
After speaking to many parents and based on my personal experience, I realized the need for a holistic one stop center for children with special needs. These are the values from which Growin Sprouts was founded on: to provide affordable, high quality educational and therapeutic programs for our clients and families in one location.
OUR Mission
Committed to changing the direction of children's lives by helping them develop skills they need to reach their full potential and be active members of society.
WHY US?
Child-centric
We are dedicated and committed to your child’s progress. We want your child to excel as much as you do. We have your child’s best interests at heart.
Love & Community
We know raising a child with special needs is not easy. We work hard on building a loving and supportive environment for you, your child and our team. We treat each child as if they are our own child.
Trust
We take our role seriously to do the right thing for your child.
Growth
We are constantly looking for ways to innovate and improve ourselves so we can better serve you and your child. Along with our students, we never stop learning.
Our One Team, One Family
A Highly Skilled Multidisciplinary Team Supporting Each Child’s Growth and Developmental
With 17 years of experience, Dr Dhanya specialises in supporting children and adolescents with developmental, behavioural, and emotional needs. She is highly experienced in psychological assessments and evidence-based interventions and also serves as a Senior Lecturer in Clinical Psychology.
Educated in Australia, Malaysia, and the UK, she adopts a collaborative, child-centred approach, working closely with families and educators to support children across home and school settings. Dr Dhanya is a Full Member of MSCP and registered with MAHPC.
Philosophy: Support the child, guide and empower the parent, strengthen the system.
Languages: English | Bahasa Melayu
Dr Dhanya Pillai
Consultant Clinical Psychologist
Athena Siew
Clinical Psycholigist
With over 10 years of experience, Ms. Athena supports children and families facing emotional, behavioural, and developmental challenges. She holds a Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology and practices evidence-based therapies including CBT, ACT, and Compassion-Focused Therapy.
She is a Full Member of the Malaysian Society of Clinical Psychology (MSCP) and registered with the Malaysian Allied Health Professions Council (MAHPC). Guided by empathy and understanding, Athena helps children develop healthier coping and connection skills while empowering families to support their child’s unique strengths.
Philosophy: When we understand a child’s strengths and challenges, we empower them to become their best selves.
Languages: Mandarin | Cantonese | English
Wong Hui Ting
Speech-Language Pathologist
Wong Hui Ting is a Speech-Language Therapist with 17 years of clinical experience, holding a Bachelor’s Degree in Speech Pathology. She adopts a child-centred, evidence-based approach, carefully tailored to each child’s unique strengths and needs.
Her therapy focuses on developing functional communication, independence, and confidence through structured play, meaningful interaction, and close collaboration with families. Hui Ting believes that progress takes time and is committed to walking alongside children and parents—celebrating small milestones while working towards lasting communication outcomes.
Philosophy:
“Communication is more than words — it is connection, confidence, and being understood.”
Languages: Mandarin | English | Bahasa Malaysia
Roobinee
Speech-Language Pathologist
Roobinee Sundaselom is a Speech-Language Therapist with over 10 years of experience supporting children with speech and language delays, articulation difficulties, Childhood Apraxia of Speech, social communication challenges, and Autism Spectrum Disorder. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology (India) and a Master’s degree in Speech, Language and Communication (Advanced Studies) with Distinction (UK).
She is registered with the Malaysian Allied Health Professions Council (MAHPC) and the Malaysian Association of Speech and Hearing (MASH), and is trained in Hanen More Than Words® and PROMPT. Roobinee adopts a child-led, play-based approach, creating a safe and engaging space while guiding families to support their child’s communication journey with confidence.
Philosophy:
True communication goes beyond speech—it allows children to express who they are and connect meaningfully with the world.
Languages: English | Tamil | Malay
Madhuri Chuphal is a Behaviour Therapist and Child Psychotherapist with over 12 years of experience supporting children and families through psychosocial and emotional challenges. She holds a Master’s degree in Educational Psychology and advanced training in Counselling Psychology, Child Psychology & Special Education, and Therapeutic Play.
Her therapeutic approach integrates evidence-based and holistic methods, including therapeutic play, behaviour intervention, and creative arts therapy. Madhuri works within a safe, non-judgmental environment, helping children build emotional regulation, self-expression, and coping skills.
She has extensive experience supporting children with ASD, GDD, ADHD, anxiety, selective mutism, emotional regulation difficulties, and family transitions.
Therapist’s Note:
Every child deserves the right support to grow, cope, and reach their full potential.
Languages: |English
Madhuri Chuphal
Behaviour Therapist
Keshinisudha A/P Rajaguru
Senior Physiotherapist
Keshinisudha A/P Rajaguru is a Senior Physiotherapist with 17 years of clinical experience supporting children in achieving key developmental milestones. She specialises in improving movement, posture, strength, balance, coordination, and functional mobility, while also supporting children who experience sensory processing challenges.
Her intervention is milestone-based and task-oriented, thoughtfully integrating play-based activities to encourage proper alignment, muscle activation, and age-appropriate functional skills. Keshinisudha believes that meaningful progress begins with understanding each child’s unique movement patterns, potential, and pace of development.
Languages: English | Bahasa Melayu | Tamil
Vikneshwari A/P M. Jeevarajan is an Occupational Therapist with 7 years of clinical experience, holding a Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Therapy. She adopts a child-centred approach integrated with Neuro-Developmental Treatment (NDT) to optimise postural control, movement patterns, and functional skills.
By combining therapeutic handling with sensory-based strategies, she supports children in achieving greater independence and confidence in daily occupations such as play, self-care, and school activities. Vikneshwari believes every child learns at their own pace and is committed to meeting each child where they are, while partnering closely with parents to turn small therapeutic gains into meaningful progress.
Personal Philosophy:
Be bold, be confident, and step into spaces where you may feel uncertain—shine, and own who you are.
Languages: English | Malay | Tamil
Vikneshwari A/P Jeevarajan
Occupational Therapist
NDT Therapist
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Maryam Binti Zulkipli
SEN Director
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Nurul Ain Principal Early Intervention Program (EIP)
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Syarifah Saffa
Lead Interventionist
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Arissa Mae
Interventionist
