About Us
A holistic child development centerfor parents who value a balancedapproach to childcare and education.
● About Sunny Start
Who We Are
Sunny Start began with a simple belief: like sunflowers, children grow best when they are nurtured, guided, and given the right tools to thrive. Our vision is rooted in the philosophy that development is more than just mastering skills—it's about cultivating a love for learning, confidence, and emotional resilience.
Inspired by the sunflower’s journey, Sunny Start blossomed into a place where children are seen, supported, and guided toward a brighter future. Just as sunflowers turn toward the sun, we help children find purpose, guiding them with expert care.
We offer a nurturing environment where children grow intothe best versions of themselves through individualizedtherapy, play, family support, and joy-filled learning.
● Our Services
What We Do
Sunny Start provides school-based, in-office, and online services.
Speech & Language Therapy
SchoolScreenings
Dyslexia & Literacy Programs
Physiotherapy
Social Skills Intervention
Occupational Therapy
PrivateTutoring
Play Therapy & Counseling
VisionTherapy
Parent Training
Meet Our Therapists
Ratanamanee “Kirat” Kogar, MA
● Thai
● English
● Play Therapy
● Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Kirat is a play therapy practitioner accredited by Play Therapy UK (Professional Standards Authority for Health and Social Care). She holds degrees in psychology, special education, play therapy, and cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT). Her expertise includes using therapeutic play to help children express themselves, process emotions, and develop coping mechanisms. Kirat is dedicated to creating a safe, supportive environment for children's growth and healing.
Claire Holliday
● English
● Dyslexia & Literacy
Claire is a dedicated literary specialist with teaching experience in the UK, Thailand, China, and Africa, specializing in supporting children with dyslexia and literacy challenges. She holds a degree in Psychology from Exeter University and has received training from the British Dyslexia Association. Claire provides fun, multi-sensory lessons for children aged 7-15, focusing on removing learning barriers. She enjoys inspiring young learners to develop a love for reading and writing.
Ayutchet “Bush” Loruangsin,Bsc (Msc in progress)
● Thai
● English
Mr. Bush is an experienced occupational therapist specializing in the pediatric field and licensed by the Thai Ministry of Public Health. He has diverse professional experience across various settings, including care centers, clinics, and schools (WCIB). His expertise encompasses sensory-based activities, primitive reflex integration, behavior modification, cognitive and executive function training to support children with developmental delays, medical conditions, or age-appropriate development who require additional support in behavior or executive function.
His therapeutic approach is child- and family-centered, emphasizing active collaboration and information exchange with parents to ensure the most effective outcomes. Dedicated to continuous professional development, Mr. Bush has completed professional training in the assessment and application of Sensory Integration, cognitive assessment in children, and Pediatric CPR, and is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Clinical Occupational Therapy.
Nataporn “Nat” Chaiprukmalakan, BOptom
● Thai
● English
● Eye Conditions & Diseases
● Binocular Dysfunction
Nat is a Thai and English-speaking eye and vision specialist dedicated to working with children to detect eye conditions and abnormalities in vision including eye-brain function. She is certified by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency and the Thai Ministry of Public Health. Apart from conducting eye exams and providing vision therapy, she is also a clinical instructor at Rangsit University.
Tanapun “Dao” Chaikulngamdee,MS, CCC-SLP
● Thai
● English
● Alternative & Augmentative Communication (AAC)
Dao is a bilingual (Thai-English) speech-language pathologist dedicated to helping children communicate with confidence. She is certified by the American Speech and Hearing Association and the Thai Ministry of Health. Her expertise includes articulation, motor-based speech needs, phonological processes, language disorders, social communication, feeding needs, and alternative & augmentative communication (AAC) for children ages 2-18. Dao is passionate about delivering engaging, individualized therapy to support diverse, cultural, and linguistic needs.
Suppavit “Tium” Lapjaturapit, BSc
● Thai
● English
● Chinese (Mandarin)
Tium is a Thai, English, and Mandarin-speaking Speech-Language Pathologist dedicated to fostering communication across cultures. He holds a degree in Speech Therapy with a minor in Audiology from Mahidol University and is certified by the Thai Ministry of Health.
He has demonstrated his skills with diverse individuals, including those from Thai Esan communities and neighboring countries. He has experience working with complex communication needs, cleft lip and palate, hearing impairment, voice disorders, and co-morbid speech sound disorders.
Marilyn Ong, MS
● English
● Chinese
● Hanen
● Lindamood-Bell
● SOS Approach to Feeding
Marilyn is a bilingual (English-Chinese) speech-language therapist from Singapore with a Master of Science in Speech and Language Pathology. She has nearly two decades of experience working in healthcare and educational settings across Singapore and Thailand, supporting children ages 1-17 with neurodevelopmental conditions, genetic disorders, language delays, speech, literacy, and fluency disorders. Marilyn has received training in evidence-based programs such as Hanen, Lindamood-Bell, PROMPT, PECS, and SOS Approach to Feeding.
Kruti Batavia Iqbal, BSc, RCSLT
● English
Kruti Batavia Iqbal is a multilingual (English, Gujarati, Hindi, and Swahili) speech-language therapist dedicated to helping individuals overcome communication challenges. She is qualified as a therapist in the UK with extensive experience working for the National Health Service. Her expertise includes multilingual children with communication difficulties, developmental and acquired speech and language disorders, social communication challenges, and adult rehabilitation. Kruti enjoys collaborating with teachers in schools to support students' communication and social success.
