With over three decades of clinical experience, Jennifer Peters-Lee combines her deep understanding of multilingual language development with evidence-based therapy to help children communicate with confidence. She believes that every child’s voice deserves to be heard and that empowering parents is the key to lasting progress.

Born and raised in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Jennifer has been a Paediatric Speech and Language Pathologist since 1992.

As the only child of a Plantation Manager, her early years were spent moving from state to state across Malaysia — a journey that exposed her to the country’s rich linguistic and cultural diversity. These experiences fostered her love for language and communication, making her a fluent bilingual speaker with an understanding of several other languages.

This early appreciation for Malaysia’s multilingual environment later became the foundation of her first book, Making Chatter Matter: Understanding Language Impairment within a Multilingual Environment, officially launched in December 2006. Written for a specialist audience, the book has since reached a wider readership interested in understanding how language develops in multilingual societies. It is now in its third printing, and the Bahasa Malaysia edition was launched in July 2007.

After completing her secondary education in Malaysia, Jennifer earned her B.A. (Hons) in Linguistics and Language Pathology from the University of Reading, United Kingdom, and received her Certificate to Practise from the Royal College of Speech-Language Therapists (RCSLT) in London. She later obtained her Postgraduate Diploma in Language and Communication Impairment in Children from the University of Sheffield, and has since completed a number of postgraduate assessment courses through ASHA (American Speech-Language-Hearing Association) and Speech Pathology Australia.

Jennifer’s extensive training, professional expertise, and personal experience as a parent have shaped her warm, holistic approach to therapy — one that values collaboration, cultural sensitivity, and practical strategies that truly work for families.

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In 1992, Jennifer began her career at a private paediatric rehabilitation centre in Kuala Lumpur, where she worked with children presenting a wide range of physical and developmental challenges. A year and a half later, driven by her passion for helping children communicate, she established her own practice — a journey that continues to this day.

Jennifer is a Chartered Member of the Malaysian Association of Speech-Language & Hearing (MASH) and served on its Executive Board during the association’s formative six years. She also held the position of Chairman of Education and Training for the Society for the Severely Mentally Handicapped, Selangor and Federal Territory, and currently serves as a member of the Malaysian Autism Advisory Panel (MMAC).

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Beyond clinical work, Jennifer actively contributes to the wider community. She has written articles for local English-language newspapers and magazines to raise public awareness about speech and language development, and she has conducted workshops, talks, and training sessions for numerous institutions, schools, and NGOs. Jennifer also continues to dedicate time to pro-bono work for charities and community organizations.

In December 2008, Jennifer became Malaysia’s first RDI® Program Certified Consultant, completing her certification in Houston, Texas, USA. Relationship Development Intervention (RDI®) is an innovative program designed to support individuals on the autism spectrum by strengthening social and emotional understanding.

Currently, Jennifer serves as an Academic Adviser for the Speech Sciences Programme at the Faculty of Health Sciences, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM), where she continues to guide and mentor the next generation of speech and language professionals.

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