About Us
Founder: Satinder Kaur Walia, PhD
With over 25 years of professional experience as a child psychologist, Satinder has dedicated her career to supporting children's holistic development and well-being. Her expertise spans working with individuals with and without disabilities across India and the USA in diverse settings. She holds a Doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology from SGT University, Gurugram, and a master’s degree in School Psychology from the University of Central Oklahoma, USA, where she specialized in assessment, consultation, behavioral therapies, and developmental disabilities. Additionally, she earned a master's degree in Clinical Psychology from the University of Delhi, India.
Satinder began her career as a child psychologist at the Development Clinic, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi. She was part of a multidisciplinary team providing early diagnosis, educational support, and comprehensive treatment for children facing developmental challenges and disabilities.
Following this, she pursued advanced studies in the USA and became a certified school psychologist, working in Arizona and Oklahoma from 2006 to 2010. During this time, she specialized in delivering psychological services within schools to enhance students' educational, behavioral, and social outcomes.
In 2010, Satinder returned to India to continue her work in supporting children and their families. To address the growing need for holistic psychological and educational services, she founded Kidspiration in 2011. At Kidspiration, a team of skilled psychologists—trained under her guidance—provides comprehensive psychological and academic assessments, individualized interventions, and ongoing support to children, families, and schools.