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Toe walking (or ‘idiopathic toe walking’) refers to when children predominantly walk on their tiptoes for no apparent reason after the age of three years.
Echolalia refers to speech that is repeated and can be split into two categories: immediate and delayed. Immediate echolalia is when something is repeated immediately or shortly after it is heard, whereas delayed echolalia, also referred to as scripting, is when something is repeated after a significant period of delay.
Communication temptations are a great technique to motivate your child to communicate and to enhance their language development. It means deliberately setting up the environment so your child is exposed to something unexpected or surprising, or where they need help from you.
Many parents have experienced their child having tantrums in public. These episodes can be more common in children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Children throw tantrums for various reasons such as not getting what they want or for attention. In some cases, they have meltdowns due to sensory overload.
In view of the rising number of local COVID-19 cases and for the safety of all CDC children, families and staff, ALL in-person programmes, therapy sessions and services at the CDC will switch to online delivery from Friday, Feb 18, 2022 until further notice.
Many thanks to all of the parents who completed our recent survey. Receiving feedback is important to us. It enables us to better meet the needs of the CDC families and to hear your ideas. Here are some of the issues that were raised, along with our responses and any actions.
CDC Families spent a fun-filled Sunday together at Go Green Organic Farm!
Through various interactive fun activities, the event aims to enhance public awareness and support for children with additional needs and their families.
After two years, our Daddy Daughter event returned at the Grand Hyatt Hong Kong, whilst the safety of guests was ensured during this unprecedented time.
Last month, the Child Development Centre (“CDC”) held a private charity screening of ‘Zero To Hero’ with Sandra Ng, actress and producer of the movie. More than 200 people supported the event and enjoyed a great afternoon with their families at MOViE MOViE Cityplaza.