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Baby Talk January 2019

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Our Experts<br />

Developmental Education & Learning Consultant<br />

Rosh Vettiveloo<br />

Expert in learning support, concentration, memory, dyslexia, dyspraxia, hyperlexia, general reading<br />

acquisition difficulties, AD/HD, homeschooling learners with learning difficulties in Malaysia and early<br />

intervention procedures in multilingual environments. Trained in mild to moderate learning difficulties<br />

and qualified Specialist in Teaching Learners with Specific Learning Difficulties (UK) and Educational<br />

Assessor (UK). 20 years practical experience in the field of special education.<br />

Holistic Care & Wellbeing Gaia Chinniah<br />

Gaia is a Malaysian born entrepreneur who has lived in New Zealand for over 30 years. She is the<br />

CEO of Ruby Face Sdn Bhd who exclusively distributes ethical products including World Organics<br />

from New Zealand. She holds a Master in Management Studies and a career of over 10 years in<br />

Marketing of big brands and as a Television presenter. Gaia has a passion for empowering people<br />

and some of her hobbies are pastel art, reiki, yoga and staying healthy. More about Gaia can be read<br />

here: www.worldorganics.com.my & www.rubyface.com.<br />

Fertility & Conception Dr Agilan Arjunan<br />

Dr Agilan Arjunan, a Gynaecologist and Fertility Specialist, graduated from University of Malaya<br />

and obtained his specialist degree from Royal College of Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, London.<br />

Armed with his passion for laparoscopic (keyhole) surgery, he pursues his dream in helping couples<br />

to conceive and build their families through the latest technology of reproductive techniques. He is<br />

also passionate in disseminating knowledge in the field of fertility and hopes readers can differentiate<br />

facts from myths.<br />

CONSULTANT PAEDIATRICIAN AND NEONATOLOGIST Dr. Khoo Boo Aik<br />

Dr Khoo is a consultant paediatrician and neonatologist at Sunway Medical Centre. He completed his<br />

medical degree from National University of Malaysia (MD-UKM) in 1997. He obtained his paediatric<br />

postgraduate membership from royal college of paediatric and child health (MRCPCH) in Glasgow,<br />

UK in 2003. He continued his neonatal subspecialty fellowship training in 2005 at Liverpool Hospital<br />

and the Royal Hospital for Women (RHW), Sydney, NSW, Australia. In 2009, he was accredited as<br />

consultant paediatrician and neonatologist under the National Specialist Register (NSR), Malaysia.<br />

Currently, he also holds a part time lecturer post at Jeffrey Cheah School of Medicine and Health<br />

Sciences, Monash University, Sunway Campus. He is a father of 3 energetic boys aged 13, 11 and 7.<br />

Child Psychology Jessie Foo Xiang Yi<br />

A trained clinical psychologist and a member of Malaysian Society of Clinical Psychology. Jessie<br />

graduated with a Masters in Clinical Psychology from HELP University, Malaysia and conducts<br />

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to enhance adolescents’ and adults’ ability to cope with<br />

psychological distress and live a meaningful and hopeful life. She uses play and art techniques<br />

to engage with children. Jessie performs psychological assessments on children to diagnose and<br />

determine psychological, social, behavioral and educational functioning.<br />

Dietitian Verona Lee<br />

Verona received her credential in dietetics from National University of Malaysia (UKM). Her passion<br />

for nutrition began after witnessing some of her family members suffer from diet-related chronic<br />

diseases, which made her realise how important diet and a active lifestyle is to everyone’s health. She<br />

has practiced in all areas of nutrition with a special interest in child nutrition.<br />

Early Childhood Education Daisy Ng<br />

Daisy is a mother of two and Founder of Trinity Kids Malaysia. A dedicated practitioner in early<br />

childhood education, she has been featured on BFM, The Edge, NTV7, The Star and given talks<br />

on related topics. As a certified Dr Sears Health Coach in children/family nutrition and ante-natal<br />

wellness, Daisy actively promotes a wholesome and non-processed diet in Malaysia’s schools. An avid<br />

reader and writer from a young age, she now writes about topics in early childhood education, child<br />

development and nutrition.<br />

2 <strong>Baby</strong><strong>Talk</strong> | <strong>January</strong> <strong>2019</strong>

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