About Us
A holistic child development center
for parents who value a balanced
approach 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 into
the best versions of themselves through individualized
therapy, 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
Dyslexia & Literacy Programs
School
Screenings
Occupational Therapy
Private
Tutoring
Play Therapy & Counseling
Parent Training
Meet Our Therapists
Tuanzullaikoln "Tuan" Sahabuddeen, BSc
● Thai
● Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Tuan is a Thai Ministry of Health-certified occupational therapist specializing in pediatric therapy. Tuan supports children with autism, ADHD, learning disabilities, developmental delays, and sensory processing challenges, using a holistic approach. She designs child-centered interventions that promote independence and works closely with families and multidisciplinary teams to improve each child's well-being.
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.
Palima “Annie” Vatanatumrak, BSc
● Thai
● English
Annie is a dedicated English tutor with a degree in Psychology, committed to helping students develop their English skills. With a strong command of English and understanding of learning processes and student engagement, she creates engaging and personalized lessons tailored to each student’s unique learning style and goals.
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.
Chanya “Wha Wha” Sukhumdecha, BSc
● Thai
● Aural Rehabilitation
Whawha is a Thai speech-language pathologist with a deep commitment to helping children find their voice. She holds a degree in Speech Therapy with a minor in Audiology and is certified by the Thai Ministry of Health. Her expertise includes articulation, motor-based speech disorders, phonological processes, language delays, social communication difficulties, and aural rehabilitation for children ages 2-18. Whawha is passionate about providing individualized, evidence-based therapy to support the unique needs of each and every child.
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.
Natasha Eiamsataporn, BSc, RCSLT
● Thai
● English
● Alternative & Augmentative Communication (AAC)
Natasha is a Thai-English speech-language therapist with four years of experience working in the UK's National Health Service, supporting children with complex communication needs in healthcare and educational settings. Her expertise includes neurodevelopmental conditions, genetic disorders, speech and language impairments, alternative & augmentative communication (AAC), and dysphagia. Natasha is passionate about holistic, client-centered intervention and has trained parents, professionals, and school staff in evidence-based communication approaches.
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.