“Worried about your child’s speech, behaviour, or learning? We help you get clarity—gently and professionally.”

Welcome to Firststep

Psychology & Child Development Centre

“Professional Psychological Care for Growing Minds, supported by experienced psychologists, speech therapists, nutritionists, occupational therapists, and pediatricians from FirstStep Child Specialist Clinic”.

Location

B1-7, Plaza Damas 3, Jalan Sri Hartamas 1, 50480 Kuala Lumpur.

Working Hours

Tuesday to Saturday - 8.30am to 6pm
Monday & Sunday- Closed

Book Your Appointment

If you have any enquiries, simply WhatsApp us. We'll match you with the right therapist.

WhatsApp/ Call

010-2502833

Email

firststepdevelopmentcentre@gmail.com

Our team of child specialists

Supported by paediatrician from Firststep Child Specialist Clinic.

Empowering Children Through Expert Psychological Care

“Child Development Center in Kuala Lumpur”

A leading Psychologist and Child Development Centre dedicated to helping children reach their full potential through early intervention and personalised support. We specialise in the assessment, diagnosis, and therapy for children with developmental delays, autism, speech and language difficulties, ADHD, behavioural challenges, learning differences, and sensory processing issues.

Our Services

Services We Offer

We provide a range of specialised services to support your child’s development. Our team offers expert care in:

Clinical Psychologist Consultation

Provides specialized support for children facing emotional, behavioral or developmental challenges.

Clinical Psychologist Assessment

Clinical psychologist assessment for children in Kuala Lumpur, providing clear insights into behaviour, learning, and emotional development.

Nutritionist Consultation

Offers expert guidance on healthy eating habits, growth and balanced nutrition for children.

Play Therapy

Play therapy helps children explore feelings, manage challenges, and build emotional resilience in a caring environment.

Speech Therapy

Led by experienced speech therapists, we offer personalized, play-based sessions to improve communication skills and social development.

Pediatric Occupational Therapy

Support children in developing the motor, sensory and self-care skills they need to thrive at home, school and in the community.

Meet Our Best Team

Our dedicated team of pediatric specialists includes speech therapists, occupational therapists, psychologists, and nutritionist.

Ms. Chan Chia Wei

Clinical Psychologist

Master of Clinical Psychology
(Taylor’s University)

Ms. Elaine Chu Ji Ying

Clinical Psychologist

Master of Clinical Psychology (University of Cyberjaya)

Ms. Deng Hui Min

Trainee Clinical Psychologist

Master of Clinical Psychology (Taylor's University)

Ms. Cheong Siew Man

Clinical Nutritionist

Master’s degree in Nutrition

(Universiti Putra Malaysia)

Ms. Nuha Marzuki

Speech-Language Therapist

Bachelor’s degree in Speech Sciences

(Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia)

Mr. Christopher Chieng Lik Hao

Occupational Therapist

Registered Occupational Therapist (MAHPC OT02043)

Ms. Erica Chieng

Occupational Therapist

Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Occupational Therapy

Ms. Viksha

Occupational Therapist

Registered Occupational Therapist (MAHPC(OT)00367)

Dr Joann Rajah

Advisor

MD (Melaka-Manipal), MRCPCH (UK)
Certified Early Nutrition Specialist

Dr Soo Hui Fang

Advisor

MBBS, MRCPCH (UK)

Why Parents Choose Us

Affects Children of Any Age

"No judgment. Just guidance."

At Firststep Psychology and Child Development centre, we provide expert, personalised care for children with developmental, speech, behavioural, and learning challenges. Our team of psychologists, nutritionists, speech therapists, and occupational therapists deliver evidence-based care in a warm, family-focused environment to help every child reach their full potential.

Qualified Pediatrician

Child-friendly, play-based approach

Parent Report Support

Suitable location + Appointment policy

Testimony

What Parents Say

At Firststep Psychology and Child Development Centre, we are proud to be trusted by families who have seen real progress in their children’s development. Our parents share inspiring stories of growth in speech, behaviour, and learning—thanks to our caring team and personalised therapy approach.

Parents of 4-year-old children

My child had an assessment at FirstStep today and the overall experience was very positive. The registration counter staff were friendly and helpful from the beginning. The assessment was conducted by a professional psychology, Ms Chan who were patient and knew how to engage well with children, making my child feel comfortable throughout the session. Clear explanations were given to parents and the environment was clean and child-friendly. Highly recommended 👍

Parents of 4-year-old children

I had a very positive experience with Firststep Psychology & Child Development Centre. The environment is comfortable, welcoming, and very child-friendly, which really helps both parents and children feel at ease.Special thanks to Ms Chan,the psychologist . she is professional, patient, and very attentive. She took the time to listen, explained things clearly, and made sure we understood every step of the process. Her approach is gentle yet effective, and you can truly feel her dedication and care for child development.

Parents of 4-year-old children

First time been to Firststep Psycholoy and Child Development Centre, very nice and comfortable environment. We went to see Ms Chan, the psychologist. She is very attentive, friendly, patient and helpful. She provided a lot of insight and advice on how to deal with the situation. She also explained quite clearly and detailed. She did a simple assessment first before she went into the more comprehensive one. Overall, we had very good experience here.

Parents of 4-year-old children

My child was recommended to this centre by the doctors from Firststep, and we’re really glad we followed that advice. From the registration, consultation, making payment everything is done smoothly by the staff. My child attended consultation with Ms Chan & Ms Cheong. Both are great and expert in their field. We’re very thankful for the support and would happily recommend this centre to other parents.