Alvin Chan Kai Leong
Clinical Director & Senior Occupational Therapist
“From my very first client to the families I work with today, I have always believed that occupational therapy is not just about providing treatment—it’s about building meaningful relationships that create lasting change.
As an occupational therapist, my joy comes from helping children discover what they can do—whether it’s writing their first sentence, joining a playground game, or learning how to regulate big emotions. Every child’s journey is unique, and my role is to provide the right strategies, encouragement, and guidance so they can thrive both in and out of the classroom.
I believe that therapy is most impactful when families feel supported too, which is why I value working closely with parents and teachers as partners in the process.”

Alvin’s clinical work is grounded in Sensory Integration, complemented by a wide range of evidence-based approaches:
- DIR Floortime (Developmental, Individual-differences, Relationship-based model)
- Sensory Modulation & Processing
- Astronaut Training: Vestibular-Visual Protocol
- Therapeutic Listening & Samonas Sound Therapy
- Feeding, Oral Motor & Interactive Oral Motor Therapy (MORE)
- Interactive Metronome (first accredited provider in Southeast Asia)
- Alert Program for Self-Regulation
- Cognitive Orientation to Daily Occupational Performance (CO-OP)
- Play – Theory, Assessment, and Intervention
- Social Thinking
- Early Intervention Programs
- Mediated Learning Experience
- CranioSacral Therapy
- School AMPS (Assessment of Motor and Process Skills)
- COGMED Working Memory Training® Certified
- Registered & licensed occupational therapist with the Canadian and American Certification & Licensing Boards
- Member of the Singapore Association of Occupational Therapists
- Former Chairperson, Sensory Integration Pediatric Special Interest Group (1999–2000)
- SIPT Certified (Sensory Integration & Praxis Test)
- International practice experience in Canada, Australia, USA, and Singapore
- Over two decades as Clinical Director of Kidz-Pediatric Occupational Therapy Consultants
“Although many may think the role of an occupational therapist is to provide treatment, I have always believed otherwise. To be truly effective, we must immerse ourselves in the process of intervention. Therapy goes beyond enabling skills—it means connecting, communicating, and collaborating to build strong therapeutic relationships. Intervening in partnership with clients, rather than simply providing treatment, defines what service provision should be: the opportunity to change lives, one relationship at a time.”
Alvin is a sought-after speaker and trainer who has co-presented with Carol Kranowitz (author of The Out of Sync Child) and delivered keynote addresses at international OT conferences. He continues to mentor therapists and students across Canada, Europe, and Southeast Asia, while collaborating with autism associations, regional training centres, and parent support groups.
Experience
Alvin Chan is an occupational therapist who is registered and licensed with the Canadian and American Certification and Licensing Boards. He is also a member of the Singapore Association of Occupational Therapists. In 1999-2000 he was the chairperson of the Sensory Integration Pediatric Special Interest group. He is also Sensory Integration & Praxis Test (SIPT) Certified.
He has had working experiences in Canada, Australia and the United States prior to arriving in Singapore. His experience in Singapore includes two years as the sole charge therapist in an international school and one year as a senior therapist at a private occupational therapy center. He took on the role of Clinical Director of Kidz-Pediatric Occupational Therapy Consultants in 2001.
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy
- Bachelor of Science (Major in Psychology)
- Occupational Therapy Board Certified (USA & Canada) OTR, OT(C)
- Allied Health Professions Council (Full Registration)
- Sensory Integration & Praxis Test Certified (SIPT)
- School Assessment of Motor and Process Skills (School AMPS) Certified
- Interactive Metronome Certified (IMC)
- Certificate in Clinical Supervision
- COGMED Working Memory Training® Certified
Alvin is experienced in working with both special needs and mainstream school children with various diagnoses inclusive of autism spectrum disorder, sensory processing disorder, pervasive developmental disorder, attention deficit disorder, developmental delay, speech and language disorders, learning disabilities, dyslexia, dyspraxia, and Down Syndrome.
He has also published occupational therapy protocols which are being used in private school setting, non-profit organizations and private clinics in Asia.
He is adept in the provision of clinic, school and home based intervention. Utilizing Sensory Integration as the primary frame of reference, he is equipped with the knowledge of various intervention techniques and modalities within its scope or practice. He believes strongly in continued education to update himself with the latest information and studies in order to provide the best care for his clients. He is also the first accredited clinician and provider of the much researched and highly acclaimed Interactive Metronome Program in South East Asia. Due to his experience he has been called upon to present his approach and ideas at the Autism Association, regional training centres as well as many parent care groups.
Invested in his clinical skills and knowledge base, Alvin continues to seek to improve himself as a clinician. He is also invested as an educator. He has had the privileged to co-present with the renowned author of the “Out of Sync Child” series, Carol Kranowitz and was one of two key presenters in the Indonesian National Occupational Therapy Conference in 2010. He also continues to mentor and provide supervision to students and professionals from Canada, Europe and South East Asia.
Clinically, he is presently experienced with these:
- Astronaut Training: A Sound Activated Vestibular-Visual Protocol
- Sensory Defensiveness, Sensory Modulation & Sensory Processing
- Therapeutic Listening Program
- Samonas Sound Therapy
- Alert Program for Self Regulation
- MORE : Integrating the mouth with sensory-postural function
- Play – Theory, Assessment and Intervention.
- Interactive Metronome
- The Developmental, Individual-differences, Relationship-based (DIR) model (Floortime Approach).
- Feeding, Oral Motor, Interactive Sensory Oral Motor Therapy.
- CranioSacral Therapy.
- Early Intervention Program.
- Mediated Learning Experience
- Cognitive Orientation to Daily Occupational Performance
- Social Thinking
- School AMPS (Assessment of Motor and Process Skills)
- COGMED Working Memory Training® Certified
Why Parents Choose Alvin?
Parents value Alvin’s calm and collaborative style, as well as his ability to see beyond challenges to each child’s true potential. As Clinical Director, he sets the tone for KidzOTC’s practice, ensuring therapy is always meaningful, personalized, and empowering for both children and families.