Assessment Tips
Verbal routines are when the same words are repeatedly used in a predictable way in the same or similar activities.
Verbal routines are when the same words are repeatedly used in a predictable way in the same or similar activities.
Helping children with emotion regulation early on is essential to their long term well-being. Children who regulate their emotions well are able to use different strategies to manage their emotions and thus are less likely to engage in behaviours that lead to negative consequences.
Helping children with emotion regulation early on is essential to their long term well-being. Children who regulate their emotions well are able to use different strategies to manage their emotions and thus are less likely to engage in behaviours that lead to negative consequences.
The Centre-In-Charge is responsible for the running of an Early Education Training Centre (EETC) under the CDC, fulfilling all SWD requirements.
The Centre-In-Charge is responsible for the running of an Early Education Training Centre (EETC) under the CDC, fulfilling all SWD requirements.
A heartfelt thank you to all of the parents who completed our recent Parent Survey! Your feedback is important to the CDC as it enables us to better address your needs and to listen to your ideas.
A heartfelt thank you to all of the parents who completed our recent Parent Survey! Your feedback is important to the CDC as it enables us to better address your needs and to listen to your ideas.
Despite being as smart and educated as other children of the same age, some children encounter persistent and impairing difficulties in particular aspects of learning. These difficulties may be identified to be a Specific Learning Disorder (SLD) which is neurological or inborn in nature.
Despite being as smart and educated as other children of the same age, some children encounter persistent and impairing difficulties in particular aspects of learning. These difficulties may be identified to be a Specific Learning Disorder (SLD) which is neurological or inborn in nature.
Joint attention happens when children share a common focus on the same object, person, or event. It is a pivotal skill that emerges as early as the first year of life and is a must for communication, learning and relationship-building to occur.
Joint attention happens when children share a common focus on the same object, person, or event. It is a pivotal skill that emerges as early as the first year of life and is a must for communication, learning and relationship-building to occur.
With the generous support of Hong Kong Disneyland’s Community Involvement Programme, on 13 March 2023, about 50 CDC families with 210 participants enjoyed a splendid and magical day in Hong Kong Disneyland!
With the generous support of Hong Kong Disneyland’s Community Involvement Programme, on 13 March 2023, about 50 CDC families with 210 participants enjoyed a splendid and magical day in Hong Kong Disneyland!
Handle administration work relating to the Social Welfare Department (SWD) of Hong Kong and the CDC and more!
Handle administration work relating to the Social Welfare Department (SWD) of Hong Kong and the CDC and more!
Be able to conduct individual and group therapy and more!
Here we talk about five everyday (and easily purchased) toys and how you can use them to focus on developing and extending your child’s communication skills.
Here we talk about five everyday (and easily purchased) toys and how you can use them to focus on developing and extending your child’s communication skills.
The event has increased public awareness about additional needs, aka “special needs”, through interactive fun activities and workshops!
The event has increased public awareness about additional needs, aka “special needs”, through interactive fun activities and workshops!
Visual perception is necessary for reading, writing, and movement. Without it, children may find daily tasks such as completing homework, solving puzzles, or getting dressed extremely stressful. It can lead to poor self-esteem and academic or social obstacles.
Visual perception is necessary for reading, writing, and movement. Without it, children may find daily tasks such as completing homework, solving puzzles, or getting dressed extremely stressful. It can lead to poor self-esteem and academic or social obstacles.
Interoception is our hidden “secret 8th sense”. In very simple terms, it is our sense that allows us to answer the question “How do I feel?” at any one moment. It does this by gathering information from our different body parts (joints, organs and muscles) and interpreting the information from these systems to determine how those body parts feel.
Interoception is our hidden “secret 8th sense”. In very simple terms, it is our sense that allows us to answer the question “How do I feel?” at any one moment. It does this by gathering information from our different body parts (joints, organs and muscles) and interpreting the information from these systems to determine how those body parts feel.
After two years of disruption due to the pandemic of COVID-19, the Daddy Daughter Ball 2022 was successfully held on Sunday, 23rd October at Grand Hyatt Hong Kong again!
After two years of disruption due to the pandemic of COVID-19, the Daddy Daughter Ball 2022 was successfully held on Sunday, 23rd October at Grand Hyatt Hong Kong again!
It is important to develop strategies to increase the behaviours you want to see in your child. By fostering positive behaviours, we help children develop a sense of pride in their accomplishments and to understand expectations and structure. This will in turn help decrease negative behaviours.
It is important to develop strategies to increase the behaviours you want to see in your child. By fostering positive behaviours, we help children develop a sense of pride in their accomplishments and to understand expectations and structure. This will in turn help decrease negative behaviours.
Sometimes discerning the difference between a ‘picky eater’ and a problem feeder can be difficult. Determining whether or not your child is a ‘picky eater’ isn’t easy.
Sometimes discerning the difference between a ‘picky eater’ and a problem feeder can be difficult. Determining whether or not your child is a ‘picky eater’ isn’t easy.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Are you looking for new ideas to support your preschooler’s development and have fun at home? Here are three simple activities that you can try. Great for a rainy day!
Are you looking for new ideas to support your preschooler’s development and have fun at home? Here are three simple activities that you can try. Great for a rainy day!
Parents often enter unknown territory when they are told or suspect that their child has a delay or disability. The following ideas may help parents to get some clarifications.
Parents often enter unknown territory when they are told or suspect that their child has a delay or disability. The following ideas may help parents to get some clarifications.
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.
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.
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.
Speech Therapists will often talk about using and teaching core words when addressing how to help young children with speech and language delay. So, what do they mean?
Speech Therapists will often talk about using and teaching core words when addressing how to help young children with speech and language delay. So, what do they mean?
Babies tend to start crawling on their hands and knees at around the age of seven-to-eleven months. Find out why crawling is a very important stage for your child’s development.
Babies tend to start crawling on their hands and knees at around the age of seven-to-eleven months. Find out why crawling is a very important stage for your child’s development.
CDC Families spent a fun-filled Sunday together at Go Green Organic Farm!
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.
Through various interactive fun activities, the event aims to enhance public awareness and support for children with additional needs and their families.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is an evidence-based talk therapy that is beneficial to people of all ages, including children and adolescents.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is an evidence-based talk therapy that is beneficial to people of all ages, including children and adolescents.
Many studies have shown the health benefits for children of getting adequate sleep including improved behaviour, memory, attention, learning and general overall good mental and physical health.
Many studies have shown the health benefits for children of getting adequate sleep including improved behaviour, memory, attention, learning and general overall good mental and physical health.
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.
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.
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.
Children naturally use gestures and signs as it helps them to express themselves. When adults use gestures with them, that also helps them to learn the meanings of words.
Children naturally use gestures and signs as it helps them to express themselves. When adults use gestures with them, that also helps them to learn the meanings of words.
Parents often have many questions about hand dominance. Hand dominance or hand preference refers to the consistent choice of using one hand over the other for a skilled activity.
Parents often have many questions about hand dominance. Hand dominance or hand preference refers to the consistent choice of using one hand over the other for a skilled activity.
During this difficult period of time, we strive to develop stronger relationships with our partners to connect with and inspire people who are looking for ways to contribute to the SEN community.
During this difficult period of time, we strive to develop stronger relationships with our partners to connect with and inspire people who are looking for ways to contribute to the SEN community.
Parents often have questions about their toddlers and preschoolers’ speech clarity. Here are the answers to some of the most common questions about articulation.
Parents often have questions about their toddlers and preschoolers’ speech clarity. Here are the answers to some of the most common questions about articulation.
Time is an abstract concept as it is not something that we can see or touch. For young children, being told “It’s dinner in ten minutes” has little meaning!
Time is an abstract concept as it is not something that we can see or touch. For young children, being told “It’s dinner in ten minutes” has little meaning!
A very sincere thank you to all parents who completed our recent survey. Receiving feedback is crucial in order to help us to improve and to meet the needs of our families in the very best way we can.
A very sincere thank you to all parents who completed our recent survey. Receiving feedback is crucial in order to help us to improve and to meet the needs of our families in the very best way we can.
Theory of Mind is the ability to understand the beliefs, intentions, desires and emotions of oneself or in others.
Theory of Mind is the ability to understand the beliefs, intentions, desires and emotions of oneself or in others.
The SSB synchrony allows infants to eat and breathe without choking, as well as to interact and explore the environment. This is why babies can start eating right after birth and often explore objects with their mouths.
The SSB synchrony allows infants to eat and breathe without choking, as well as to interact and explore the environment. This is why babies can start eating right after birth and often explore objects with their mouths.
From 27 to 29 March 2021, four secondary school students will challenge themselves to complete the longest trail in Hong Kong – the 100km MacLehose trail.
From 27 to 29 March 2021, four secondary school students will challenge themselves to complete the longest trail in Hong Kong – the 100km MacLehose trail.
As time has passed, ABA has evolved beyond DTT and a good programme should involve instances of ’incidental teaching’, an approach that provides structured learning opportunities within the natural environment by using the child’s interests and natural motivation.
As time has passed, ABA has evolved beyond DTT and a good programme should involve instances of ’incidental teaching’, an approach that provides structured learning opportunities within the natural environment by using the child’s interests and natural motivation.
Children move from using only single words and then begin to put two words together. Expansion and extension are two ways for you to help your child develop their expressive language.
Children move from using only single words and then begin to put two words together. Expansion and extension are two ways for you to help your child develop their expressive language.
During the pandemic, the CDC has been providing online classes as a safe alternative learning option. After experiencing online teaching for a while, some parents expressed their gratitude as well as constructive feedback for the online services they received from us.
During the pandemic, the CDC has been providing online classes as a safe alternative learning option. After experiencing online teaching for a while, some parents expressed their gratitude as well as constructive feedback for the online services they received from us.
It’s nearly Christmas Day, let’s take a glimpse at what the CDC prepared for our children!
It’s nearly Christmas Day, let’s take a glimpse at what the CDC prepared for our children!
Learning to manage buttons can be a very difficult skill for children to master. However, there are many ways to make learning to do buttons fun for your child!
Learning to manage buttons can be a very difficult skill for children to master. However, there are many ways to make learning to do buttons fun for your child!
Some children have a tendency to overprotect or defend themselves. They respond to certain harmless sensations as if they were irritating, dangerous or even painful.
Some children have a tendency to overprotect or defend themselves. They respond to certain harmless sensations as if they were irritating, dangerous or even painful.
Jasleen and her family had experienced a tough time since Jasleen was born with additional needs. Stumbling on the learning path, they found the CDC where Jasleen’s learning needs were fulfilled and the family was supported.
Jasleen and her family had experienced a tough time since Jasleen was born with additional needs. Stumbling on the learning path, they found the CDC where Jasleen’s learning needs were fulfilled and the family was supported.
A huge thank you to the charities and our kind donors for their generosity during this difficult time!
A huge thank you to the charities and our kind donors for their generosity during this difficult time!
Psychologically, whether a child is experiencing distress or not, mindfulness practice is effective in strengthening children’s emotional well-being.
Psychologically, whether a child is experiencing distress or not, mindfulness practice is effective in strengthening children’s emotional well-being.
As a parent, you might wonder – “Why does my child only greet his friends at school but not those he sees at the park?” or “Why is my child only able to recognise poodles as dogs but not huskies or pugs?”.
As a parent, you might wonder – “Why does my child only greet his friends at school but not those he sees at the park?” or “Why is my child only able to recognise poodles as dogs but not huskies or pugs?”.
There are many articles and books on how to toilet train your child. Learn about ‘habit training’, a technique that relies on schedules and routines for toilet training.
There are many articles and books on how to toilet train your child. Learn about ‘habit training’, a technique that relies on schedules and routines for toilet training.
Reading stories can be a special part of the day as it is a wonderful way to encourage a positive relationship between you and your child and create special memories!
Reading stories can be a special part of the day as it is a wonderful way to encourage a positive relationship between you and your child and create special memories!
Everyone knows what a unique and challenging year it has been. Since the first closures following Chinese New Year, although many of our families have accessed our one-to-one services, many children have not yet returned to the Centre in person at all.
Everyone knows what a unique and challenging year it has been. Since the first closures following Chinese New Year, although many of our families have accessed our one-to-one services, many children have not yet returned to the Centre in person at all.
We are delighted to announce that 17 of our CDC partners were awarded the status of ‘Caring Company’ or ‘Caring Organisation’ at the Caring Company Scheme 2019/20!
We are delighted to announce that 17 of our CDC partners were awarded the status of ‘Caring Company’ or ‘Caring Organisation’ at the Caring Company Scheme 2019/20!
The CDC was pleased to be one of the exhibitors at the Kindergartens Festival 2020 at the JW Marriott Hotel on 20 June 2020!
The CDC was pleased to be one of the exhibitors at the Kindergartens Festival 2020 at the JW Marriott Hotel on 20 June 2020!
We would like to extend our sincere thanks to all parents who completed our recent survey. Receiving feedback is crucial in order to help us to improve and to meet the needs of our families in the very best way we can.
We would like to extend our sincere thanks to all parents who completed our recent survey. Receiving feedback is crucial in order to help us to improve and to meet the needs of our families in the very best way we can.
Many of us know that reading with children is important for their language development. But how should we be reading with our children to achieve exactly that?
Many of us know that reading with children is important for their language development. But how should we be reading with our children to achieve exactly that?
Many parents ask us how to tackle their child’s behaviours. “My child started playing with his saliva; how can I stop that?” or “She’s pinching a lot more than before, what can I do?”
Many parents ask us how to tackle their child’s behaviours. “My child started playing with his saliva; how can I stop that?” or “She’s pinching a lot more than before, what can I do?”
Children often struggle to try new foods and their different flavours and textures. When introducing new flavours and textures at home, it is important to do so slowly. The best way is through a process of systematic desensitisation.
Children often struggle to try new foods and their different flavours and textures. When introducing new flavours and textures at home, it is important to do so slowly. The best way is through a process of systematic desensitisation.
No school, different routines and round-the-clock care; parents of children with learning differences are faced with their biggest challenge.
No school, different routines and round-the-clock care; parents of children with learning differences are faced with their biggest challenge.
The CDC held a Winter Celebration party with 31 families coming to enjoy the festive season together!
The CDC held a Winter Celebration party with 31 families coming to enjoy the festive season together!
The communication pyramid is a favourite of speech and language therapists as a simple way to show how communication develops.
The communication pyramid is a favourite of speech and language therapists as a simple way to show how communication develops.
Almost all children go through feelings of separation anxiety during some time in their early childhood. In fact, having these feelings are completely normal and stem from their primal needs for safety.
Almost all children go through feelings of separation anxiety during some time in their early childhood. In fact, having these feelings are completely normal and stem from their primal needs for safety.
Core strength is developed in the muscles of the stomach and back and provides stabilisation for the body during all body movements. There are many ways to help your child improve their core strength.
Core strength is developed in the muscles of the stomach and back and provides stabilisation for the body during all body movements. There are many ways to help your child improve their core strength.
Darren was diagnosed with Global Developmental Delay just before his second birthday. Within two months, he joined the CDC and received intensive support. This is the story of the memorable journey Darren and his parents had at the CDC.
Darren was diagnosed with Global Developmental Delay just before his second birthday. Within two months, he joined the CDC and received intensive support. This is the story of the memorable journey Darren and his parents had at the CDC.
Nora, a CDC ex-student, is featured in the new book of the “Not Just a Princess” series! All proceeds from the sale of the book will be donated to the CDC.
Nora, a CDC ex-student, is featured in the new book of the “Not Just a Princess” series! All proceeds from the sale of the book will be donated to the CDC.
The CDC was the sole beneficiary in the HKCCA “Run for the Roses” charity run. Our CDC staff and Exco members joined the races to support the event!
The CDC was the sole beneficiary in the HKCCA “Run for the Roses” charity run. Our CDC staff and Exco members joined the races to support the event!
Andrew, one of the Child Development Centre (CDC)’s past students, was diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) when he was five years old. Find out about his journey as told by his mother, Ana.
Andrew, one of the Child Development Centre (CDC)’s past students, was diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) when he was five years old. Find out about his journey as told by his mother, Ana.
Settling in to preschool, kindergarten or even primary school can be difficult purely due to the separation from parents or family. Some children are simply distressed every time they separate from their parents, not just at times of schooling.
Settling in to preschool, kindergarten or even primary school can be difficult purely due to the separation from parents or family. Some children are simply distressed every time they separate from their parents, not just at times of schooling.
A consistent bedtime routine is a great way to ensure that your child gets enough sleep. Different routines suit different children so keep this in mind when you are trying anything new.
A consistent bedtime routine is a great way to ensure that your child gets enough sleep. Different routines suit different children so keep this in mind when you are trying anything new.
Selective Mutism is a rare anxiety-based disorder which can appear in early childhood. These children are able to speak fluently and normally in most situations but withdraw and remain silent in others.
Selective Mutism is a rare anxiety-based disorder which can appear in early childhood. These children are able to speak fluently and normally in most situations but withdraw and remain silent in others.
It’s the first time the CDC has participated at the GlamFest and we were one of the charity partners!
It’s the first time the CDC has participated at the GlamFest and we were one of the charity partners!
The CDC and Alfred Hong Kong hosted the ‘Let’s Draw Together, Kids!’ campaign for children to have an afternoon full of drawing and fun!
The CDC and Alfred Hong Kong hosted the ‘Let’s Draw Together, Kids!’ campaign for children to have an afternoon full of drawing and fun!
The CDC Open House and Parent Orientation 2019 was held on 17 August. Over 100 people visited our centre!
The CDC Open House and Parent Orientation 2019 was held on 17 August. Over 100 people visited our centre!
Toys are the best way to practise language while having fun with your child. See below for five more toys to help to get your child talking!
Toys are the best way to practise language while having fun with your child. See below for five more toys to help to get your child talking!
Many children of all ages are motivated by music. Music can also be used as a strategy to improve a child’s sensory integration through programmes like Therapeutic Listening and the Listening Programme.
Many children of all ages are motivated by music. Music can also be used as a strategy to improve a child’s sensory integration through programmes like Therapeutic Listening and the Listening Programme.
Transitioning from kindergarten to primary school marks the beginning of a new stage for your child. It is very important for parents to be mindful in this period.
Transitioning from kindergarten to primary school marks the beginning of a new stage for your child. It is very important for parents to be mindful in this period.
We were delighted to receive a private donation to launch our first school-based integration programme called Bright Start, which aimed to work collaboratively within mainstream kindergartens.
We were delighted to receive a private donation to launch our first school-based integration programme called Bright Start, which aimed to work collaboratively within mainstream kindergartens.
The 10th Anniversary of the Daddy Daughter Ball was successfully held on 1st June at Grand Hyatt Hong Kong!
The 10th Anniversary of the Daddy Daughter Ball was successfully held on 1st June at Grand Hyatt Hong Kong!
The CDC is pleased to announce that 20 of our partners were awarded the status of ‘Caring Company’ or ‘Caring Organization’ at the Caring Company Partnership Expo 2019.
The CDC is pleased to announce that 20 of our partners were awarded the status of ‘Caring Company’ or ‘Caring Organization’ at the Caring Company Partnership Expo 2019.
The CDC was pleased to participate in the Kindergartens Festival 2019, which was organised by the SCMP Education Post on 18 May at JW Marriott Hotel.
The CDC was pleased to participate in the Kindergartens Festival 2019, which was organised by the SCMP Education Post on 18 May at JW Marriott Hotel.
People games are games that don’t require any toys. All you need is yourself, your child and, at times, a small prop. You essentially become ‘the toy’!
People games are games that don’t require any toys. All you need is yourself, your child and, at times, a small prop. You essentially become ‘the toy’!
Have you ever felt that your child is “obsessed” with something and you do not know how to deal with it?
Have you ever felt that your child is “obsessed” with something and you do not know how to deal with it?
Recently, the Government announced that they would be setting up a Special Needs Trust (SNT) in Hong Kong, which is now open for applications.
Recently, the Government announced that they would be setting up a Special Needs Trust (SNT) in Hong Kong, which is now open for applications.
It is important to us to receive your constructive comments and feedback in order to improve our standards and serve our families in the best way possible.
It is important to us to receive your constructive comments and feedback in order to improve our standards and serve our families in the best way possible.
Some children have difficulties making friends because they do not understand the principles of cooperation and the balance in a give-and-take relationship.
Some children have difficulties making friends because they do not understand the principles of cooperation and the balance in a give-and-take relationship.
Many everyday situations involve waiting. Here are some tips to make waiting easier for your child.
Many everyday situations involve waiting. Here are some tips to make waiting easier for your child.
A great way to practise language is through songs. It is a fun and engaging activity which can involve the whole family.
A great way to practise language is through songs. It is a fun and engaging activity which can involve the whole family.
The Child Development Centre (CDC) has launched its first mobile app for parents to track their child’s goals!
The Child Development Centre (CDC) has launched its first mobile app for parents to track their child’s goals!
On the 23rd March 2018, the government announced the introduction of the Caring and Sharing Scheme (‘the Scheme’) to share the fruits of economic success with the community.
On the 23rd March 2018, the government announced the introduction of the Caring and Sharing Scheme (‘the Scheme’) to share the fruits of economic success with the community.
With generous support from the Hong Kong Disneyland Community Involvement Program, 52 CDC families enjoyed a wonderful and magical day at Hong Kong Disneyland on 20th January 2019.
With generous support from the Hong Kong Disneyland Community Involvement Program, 52 CDC families enjoyed a wonderful and magical day at Hong Kong Disneyland on 20th January 2019.
Learning can be uninspiring for children when they are practising the same skills over an extended period of time, especially when using the same materials and doing things the same way.
Learning can be uninspiring for children when they are practising the same skills over an extended period of time, especially when using the same materials and doing things the same way.
Learning approaches are particularly important when tackling a complex skill such as handwriting. A multisensory approach to learning is a way of teaching that engages more than one sensory system at a time.
Learning approaches are particularly important when tackling a complex skill such as handwriting. A multisensory approach to learning is a way of teaching that engages more than one sensory system at a time.
Art is more than just painting. Your child can practice their fine motor skills and build their language while having fun.
Art is more than just painting. Your child can practice their fine motor skills and build their language while having fun.
Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) is a term which covers a range of techniques that support spoken language.
Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) is a term which covers a range of techniques that support spoken language.
The child is seated on the floor with their knees bent, feet positioned outside of their hips and their bottom on the floor. When in this position, the child’s legs will resemble the shape of the letter ‘W’.
The child is seated on the floor with their knees bent, feet positioned outside of their hips and their bottom on the floor. When in this position, the child’s legs will resemble the shape of the letter ‘W’.
The Child Development Centre (CDC) is pleased to announce that Dr Yvonne Becher has been appointed as our Chief Executive with effect from 1st January 2019.
The Child Development Centre (CDC) is pleased to announce that Dr Yvonne Becher has been appointed as our Chief Executive with effect from 1st January 2019.
On 14th December, the CDC held a Christmas party, with 43 CDC families coming to celebrate this joyful festival together. We are thankful to CARE@HKJC, Joint Dynamics and Friends of CDC for sponsoring the party.
On 14th December, the CDC held a Christmas party, with 43 CDC families coming to celebrate this joyful festival together. We are thankful to CARE@HKJC, Joint Dynamics and Friends of CDC for sponsoring the party.
Ms Sabrina Ho, Chairman of the Child Development Centre (CDC), shares more on winning the Directors of the Year Awards 2018 in the ‘Statutory/Non-profit-distributing Organisations Categories’ as a first time participant.
Ms Sabrina Ho, Chairman of the Child Development Centre (CDC), shares more on winning the Directors of the Year Awards 2018 in the ‘Statutory/Non-profit-distributing Organisations Categories’ as a first time participant.
On 14th October 2018, we held a trip to the Holiday Farm. It was great to spend a fun-filled yet meaningful, day with 12 CDC families!
On 14th October 2018, we held a trip to the Holiday Farm. It was great to spend a fun-filled yet meaningful, day with 12 CDC families!
Nowadays, children spend much of their time engaged with screens – tablets, phones, and computers. This means less time for outdoor play, from which children can benefit so much.
Nowadays, children spend much of their time engaged with screens – tablets, phones, and computers. This means less time for outdoor play, from which children can benefit so much.
Children need to learn all kinds of words to be able to communicate, and verbs are necessary to help them to begin to build their first short sentences.
Children need to learn all kinds of words to be able to communicate, and verbs are necessary to help them to begin to build their first short sentences.
Board games are a really great way to take time away from electronic devices, have a break from homework or to play on a rainy day.
Board games are a really great way to take time away from electronic devices, have a break from homework or to play on a rainy day.
We were pleased to host our first Vaccination Project which provided a quadrivalent influenza vaccine against two influenza A viruses and two influenza B viruses.
We were pleased to host our first Vaccination Project which provided a quadrivalent influenza vaccine against two influenza A viruses and two influenza B viruses.
There are a lot of discussions on whether children should be given responsibilities at home. Some believe it helps and teaches them a lot of skills and others believe children should learn through play without any responsibilities or demands.
There are a lot of discussions on whether children should be given responsibilities at home. Some believe it helps and teaches them a lot of skills and others believe children should learn through play without any responsibilities or demands.
Jumping, climbing, bouncing and racing, our children had a great day at the CDC’s Family Fun Sports Day!
Jumping, climbing, bouncing and racing, our children had a great day at the CDC’s Family Fun Sports Day!
At CDC, occupational therapists often recommend weighted items for children. Weighted items have many benefits.
At CDC, occupational therapists often recommend weighted items for children. Weighted items have many benefits.
A visual schedule is a series of pictures showing a number of activities or tasks to be completed or have been completed for the day or the week, or step-by-step guidelines for an activity.
A visual schedule is a series of pictures showing a number of activities or tasks to be completed or have been completed for the day or the week, or step-by-step guidelines for an activity.
Adhering to routines and resistance to change are common among young children, especially children with autism spectrum disorder.
Adhering to routines and resistance to change are common among young children, especially children with autism spectrum disorder.
Gross-motor skills are those that enable us to move around our environment and engage in games and sport. Gross-motor skills are the basis from which children develop other skills such as fine-motor skills and self-help skills.
Gross-motor skills are those that enable us to move around our environment and engage in games and sport. Gross-motor skills are the basis from which children develop other skills such as fine-motor skills and self-help skills.
Mr Fung is a father of two sons with special educational needs(SEN). His elder son, Karsten, was diagnosed with developmental delay at the age of one and a half, while his younger son, Enoch, has a delay in social and emotional development.
Mr Fung is a father of two sons with special educational needs(SEN). His elder son, Karsten, was diagnosed with developmental delay at the age of one and a half, while his younger son, Enoch, has a delay in social and emotional development.
Antecedent-based interventions are a collection of proactive strategies that change the environment or the settings that have shown to trigger certain behaviours.
Antecedent-based interventions are a collection of proactive strategies that change the environment or the settings that have shown to trigger certain behaviours.
More Than Words – The Hanen Programme® is a family-focused, social-pragmatic intervention programme for young children with ASD. It is aimed to empower parents to become the primary facilitator of their child’s communication and language development.
More Than Words – The Hanen Programme® is a family-focused, social-pragmatic intervention programme for young children with ASD. It is aimed to empower parents to become the primary facilitator of their child’s communication and language development.
Summer is the perfect time to get outside and get active with your children! Here are some suggestions for getting active this summer!
Summer is the perfect time to get outside and get active with your children! Here are some suggestions for getting active this summer!
In 2017/18, the CDC successfully organised 15 sessions of the screening outreach programme for 99 children and 137 parents, in order to raise parent’s awareness and knowledge of the importance of the early childhood years.
In 2017/18, the CDC successfully organised 15 sessions of the screening outreach programme for 99 children and 137 parents, in order to raise parent’s awareness and knowledge of the importance of the early childhood years.
The 9th Annual Daddy Daughter Ball was successfully held on 9 June 2018 at the Grand Hyatt Hong Kong!
The 9th Annual Daddy Daughter Ball was successfully held on 9 June 2018 at the Grand Hyatt Hong Kong!
As the weather heats up and summer is approaching, there’s no better place to go than the pool or the beach. Did you know that you can embed language in to these two activities? It starts with what you might bring.
As the weather heats up and summer is approaching, there’s no better place to go than the pool or the beach. Did you know that you can embed language in to these two activities? It starts with what you might bring.
Most children like to imitate adults, so why not take this opportunity to bring your child to the kitchen and learn important skills through cooking. Creating dishes together can be a fun and rewarding experience for both of you.
Most children like to imitate adults, so why not take this opportunity to bring your child to the kitchen and learn important skills through cooking. Creating dishes together can be a fun and rewarding experience for both of you.
Nowadays, people are getting more familiar with the principles of ABA, because of its popularity for children with autism spectrum disorder, however there are still misconceptions.
Nowadays, people are getting more familiar with the principles of ABA, because of its popularity for children with autism spectrum disorder, however there are still misconceptions.
The Maternal and Child Health Centre diagnosed Ethan with autism. Mr. and Mrs. Ngai started to devote their energy to helping Ethan and to seek early intervention.
The Maternal and Child Health Centre diagnosed Ethan with autism. Mr. and Mrs. Ngai started to devote their energy to helping Ethan and to seek early intervention.
Helping your child improve the stability of these muscles will have a positive impact on their handwriting. Here are some activity ideas you can try with your child at home.
Helping your child improve the stability of these muscles will have a positive impact on their handwriting. Here are some activity ideas you can try with your child at home.
Play is an important part of child development which goes beyond working toward age-appropriate skills. Through engaging children in play in early years, children bond with their caregiver.
Play is an important part of child development which goes beyond working toward age-appropriate skills. Through engaging children in play in early years, children bond with their caregiver.
Sometimes it’s not easy to get children to try new food, especially for children with special educational needs. Some children are sensitive to certain kinds of texture and smell, or items that are new to them.
Sometimes it’s not easy to get children to try new food, especially for children with special educational needs. Some children are sensitive to certain kinds of texture and smell, or items that are new to them.
It is a well-known fact that talking to your child and exposing them to many different words helps them develop their language skills. However, this is not the be-all and end-all.
It is a well-known fact that talking to your child and exposing them to many different words helps them develop their language skills. However, this is not the be-all and end-all.
Music not only brings joy to children, it also benefits children’s cognitive development. Music can then be used to motivate children to engage in learning activities.
Music not only brings joy to children, it also benefits children’s cognitive development. Music can then be used to motivate children to engage in learning activities.
Emotion regulation is the ability to control one’s emotion so that the response to the environment is socially appropriate.
Emotion regulation is the ability to control one’s emotion so that the response to the environment is socially appropriate.
The idea is to supplement your verbal messages to your child by using an additional way to communicate.
The idea is to supplement your verbal messages to your child by using an additional way to communicate.
It is important that children are exposed to a variety of fine-motor activities to help develop good hand strength.
It is important that children are exposed to a variety of fine-motor activities to help develop good hand strength.
Children build on their strengths and work on their weaknesses. This is one of the most important things to keep in mind when we are with the children.
Children build on their strengths and work on their weaknesses. This is one of the most important things to keep in mind when we are with the children.
Bubbles and rubber ducks are bath time favourites. Did you know that you could use these and many other toys to work on language?
Bubbles and rubber ducks are bath time favourites. Did you know that you could use these and many other toys to work on language?
Behaviours can be viewed as communication. There are reasons why children act the way they do, same goes for tantrums and misbehaviours.
Behaviours can be viewed as communication. There are reasons why children act the way they do, same goes for tantrums and misbehaviours.
18 partners of the CDC have been awarded the ‘Caring Company’ / ‘Caring Organization’ logo.
18 partners of the CDC have been awarded the ‘Caring Company’ / ‘Caring Organization’ logo.
Protecting your child’s voice from day-to-day is essential to help them prevent voice problems. Problems can appear as children straining to talk, getting tired easily when talking or changes in their voice quality.
Protecting your child’s voice from day-to-day is essential to help them prevent voice problems. Problems can appear as children straining to talk, getting tired easily when talking or changes in their voice quality.
Hong Kong Disneyland offered a magical experience to CDC families by giving 150 complimentary tickets through the Hong Kong Disneyland Community Involvement Program this year.
Hong Kong Disneyland offered a magical experience to CDC families by giving 150 complimentary tickets through the Hong Kong Disneyland Community Involvement Program this year.
We’re delighted to have received a generous donation from FWD Hong Kong to develop Hong Kong’s first-ever Digital Interactive Platform for Children’s Learning Progress.
We’re delighted to have received a generous donation from FWD Hong Kong to develop Hong Kong’s first-ever Digital Interactive Platform for Children’s Learning Progress.
A few books can help to guide families in exploring various emotions. These books explore that all feelings are okay, but it is what and how we deal with emotions that is important.
A few books can help to guide families in exploring various emotions. These books explore that all feelings are okay, but it is what and how we deal with emotions that is important.
Filled with opportunities to request for, and talk about, favourite foods and drinks, snack time is wonderful for developing communication skills. This everyday activity is not only great for learning language but also helps facilitate parent-child bonding.
Filled with opportunities to request for, and talk about, favourite foods and drinks, snack time is wonderful for developing communication skills. This everyday activity is not only great for learning language but also helps facilitate parent-child bonding.
As our children are more prone to infection, all group programmes will be suspended starting from tomorrow Thursday 8th February. We are scheduled to resume normal services after the Chinese New Year break on Monday 26th February.
As our children are more prone to infection, all group programmes will be suspended starting from tomorrow Thursday 8th February. We are scheduled to resume normal services after the Chinese New Year break on Monday 26th February.
CDC was honoured to be the beneficiary of the Tung Yao Ceramic Design Studio’s Christmas Charity Sale. The proceeds enabled them to provide three ceramic workshops to CDC families.
CDC was honoured to be the beneficiary of the Tung Yao Ceramic Design Studio’s Christmas Charity Sale. The proceeds enabled them to provide three ceramic workshops to CDC families.
The style of parenting can make it either easier or harder for your children to master their emotional milestones.
The style of parenting can make it either easier or harder for your children to master their emotional milestones.
It is with a mix of sadness and gratitude that the Executive Committee announces the departure of Virginia Wilson as Chief Executive of the CDC.
It is with a mix of sadness and gratitude that the Executive Committee announces the departure of Virginia Wilson as Chief Executive of the CDC.
It is important to us to receive feedback and helps us to improve our standards and meet the needs of our families better.
It is important to us to receive feedback and helps us to improve our standards and meet the needs of our families better.
We are pleased to announce that the CDC passed with flying colours in the most recent SWD review of our quality standard and service compliance.
We are pleased to announce that the CDC passed with flying colours in the most recent SWD review of our quality standard and service compliance.
Just a few minutes of sensory-rich activities every day can enhance your child’s development.
Just a few minutes of sensory-rich activities every day can enhance your child’s development.
Prompts are supplemental teaching aids that you add to a situation to increase the likelihood of our children responding correctly.
Prompts are supplemental teaching aids that you add to a situation to increase the likelihood of our children responding correctly.
Here are some ways you can use bubbles to help your child’s language development.
Here are some ways you can use bubbles to help your child’s language development.
Crossing the midline is when we move our arm or leg across the middle of our body to perform a task.
Crossing the midline is when we move our arm or leg across the middle of our body to perform a task.
Messy play and slime are two things that parents usually want to avoid. However, messy play offers numerous opportunities for learning.
Messy play and slime are two things that parents usually want to avoid. However, messy play offers numerous opportunities for learning.
Many everyday situations can be turned into language-rich learning experiences that can also facilitate the development of the bond between the child and the caregiver.
Many everyday situations can be turned into language-rich learning experiences that can also facilitate the development of the bond between the child and the caregiver.
Fidget tools are used to help children improve their concentration and attention by providing them additional sensory input such as touch sensation.
Fidget tools are used to help children improve their concentration and attention by providing them additional sensory input such as touch sensation.
Prioritise your schedule, take time to take care of yourself alongside your practice as parents. Build a positive and secure parent-child relationship, by talking and playing, your child before using any behavioural strategies.
Prioritise your schedule, take time to take care of yourself alongside your practice as parents. Build a positive and secure parent-child relationship, by talking and playing, your child before using any behavioural strategies.
Dysfluent speech can be common in toddlers and pre-schoolers. It is characterised by disruptions in the flow of speech, also called ‘stuttering’.
Dysfluent speech can be common in toddlers and pre-schoolers. It is characterised by disruptions in the flow of speech, also called ‘stuttering’.
CDC was honoured to receive the Certificate of Excellence in the Hong Kong Sustainability Award 2016/2017.
CDC was honoured to receive the Certificate of Excellence in the Hong Kong Sustainability Award 2016/2017.
Some people may think that children will pick up the way to read and express emotions by themselves; and “teaching” about them is simply unnecessary.
Some people may think that children will pick up the way to read and express emotions by themselves; and “teaching” about them is simply unnecessary.
Our trip to Kadoorie Farm was held successfully in perfect weather on 22nd October 2017.
Our trip to Kadoorie Farm was held successfully in perfect weather on 22nd October 2017.
CDC’s multidisciplinary team has combined their extensive experience to produce the “Guide for Teachers and Therapists: Strategies to successfully include children with special educational needs in the preschool”.
CDC’s multidisciplinary team has combined their extensive experience to produce the “Guide for Teachers and Therapists: Strategies to successfully include children with special educational needs in the preschool”.
The 43rd Sedan Chair Race, organised by the Sedan Chair Charities Fund (SCCF), was successfully held at Matilda International Hospital on the Peak on 29th October.
The 43rd Sedan Chair Race, organised by the Sedan Chair Charities Fund (SCCF), was successfully held at Matilda International Hospital on the Peak on 29th October.
The Fine Wine Experience has teamed up with the Child Development Centre (CDC) to create a brighter future for our children!
The Fine Wine Experience has teamed up with the Child Development Centre (CDC) to create a brighter future for our children!
Children start learning the moment they come into this world. All children develop and acquire new skills at different rates.
Children start learning the moment they come into this world. All children develop and acquire new skills at different rates.
Each child learns and interacts with the world in different ways. Most toddlers begin to show preference for a particular learning style.
Each child learns and interacts with the world in different ways. Most toddlers begin to show preference for a particular learning style.
Common problems with children’s sleep include inconsistent sleep routines, difficulty falling asleep, nighttime and early morning awakening and restlessness.
Common problems with children’s sleep include inconsistent sleep routines, difficulty falling asleep, nighttime and early morning awakening and restlessness.
Backward Chaining is a useful strategy to enable your child to learn new skills. It involves breaking down a task into simple steps (task analysis) and teaching them in reverse order.
Backward Chaining is a useful strategy to enable your child to learn new skills. It involves breaking down a task into simple steps (task analysis) and teaching them in reverse order.
Some children have 20/20 vision but they can still have problems with visual perception processing. It has nothing to do with their vision.
Some children have 20/20 vision but they can still have problems with visual perception processing. It has nothing to do with their vision.
We were pleased to participate in the fantastic educational event in town – Hong Kong International Schools Festival, which was organised by the SCMP Education Post on 16 September 2017 at JW Marriott Hotel.
We were pleased to participate in the fantastic educational event in town – Hong Kong International Schools Festival, which was organised by the SCMP Education Post on 16 September 2017 at JW Marriott Hotel.
Children with language difficulties often struggle with auditory memory. They often have trouble remembering longer instructions, and may only remember parts of what they hear.
Children with language difficulties often struggle with auditory memory. They often have trouble remembering longer instructions, and may only remember parts of what they hear.
Phonological awareness is the understanding and manipulating the structural features in spoken words, namely rhymes, syllables and phonemes.
Phonological awareness is the understanding and manipulating the structural features in spoken words, namely rhymes, syllables and phonemes.
In 2014 the CDC committed itself to an ongoing process of internal and external review. Internal reviews have been in the form of staff questionnaires, meetings and exit interviews and we are pleased to say, are now firmly in place.
In 2014 the CDC committed itself to an ongoing process of internal and external review. Internal reviews have been in the form of staff questionnaires, meetings and exit interviews and we are pleased to say, are now firmly in place.
We were delighted to invite two experienced SEN educational experts from the UK to give us an educational seminar on ‘The Whole Child Approach’.
We were delighted to invite two experienced SEN educational experts from the UK to give us an educational seminar on ‘The Whole Child Approach’.
The choices for early childhood education in Hong Kong are extensive, as a visit to any of the increasingly popular kindergarten fairs makes clear.
The choices for early childhood education in Hong Kong are extensive, as a visit to any of the increasingly popular kindergarten fairs makes clear.
Moving to a new environment such as a new classroom or a new school can be difficult for any child.
Moving to a new environment such as a new classroom or a new school can be difficult for any child.
With a toy rotation system, toys are sorted and categorised into boxes.
Toilet training can often be a stressful time, but it is an important milestone for every child.
Toilet training can often be a stressful time, but it is an important milestone for every child.
Children with delays or learning difficulties may require some special educational services in schools. This may include an Individualised educational plan (IEP).
Children with delays or learning difficulties may require some special educational services in schools. This may include an Individualised educational plan (IEP).
Task analysis is the evidence-based practice of breaking a complex task down into smaller, more teachable steps.
Task analysis is the evidence-based practice of breaking a complex task down into smaller, more teachable steps.
Handwriting is one of the important skills necessary for academic success. Pre-writing skills are the building blocks of writing readiness.
Handwriting is one of the important skills necessary for academic success. Pre-writing skills are the building blocks of writing readiness.
Working memory refers to how we hold on to and work with information. It is key to our learning and ability to function successfully within our environment.
Working memory refers to how we hold on to and work with information. It is key to our learning and ability to function successfully within our environment.
Taking your child to the supermarket is a fabulous opportunity for developing their language. You can turn any situation (e.g. going to the park, play-time etc) into a language-rich experience.
Taking your child to the supermarket is a fabulous opportunity for developing their language. You can turn any situation (e.g. going to the park, play-time etc) into a language-rich experience.
iPads and tablets have become readily available, with most households having access to one or more devices. Being portable and offering hours of entertainment, they are definitely a favourite amongst children.
iPads and tablets have become readily available, with most households having access to one or more devices. Being portable and offering hours of entertainment, they are definitely a favourite amongst children.
Self-stimulation behaviours simply means any repetitive body or object movement. Often these present as staring at lights, moving fingers in front of the eyes, hand-flapping, rocking, and jumping.
Self-stimulation behaviours simply means any repetitive body or object movement. Often these present as staring at lights, moving fingers in front of the eyes, hand-flapping, rocking, and jumping.
There are a number of SEN school options for English-speaking families in Hong Kong. These schools offer programmes for children with moderate to high needs.
There are a number of SEN school options for English-speaking families in Hong Kong. These schools offer programmes for children with moderate to high needs.
A visual schedule communicates the sequence of an upcoming task or event through the use of photos, images and/or symbols.
A visual schedule communicates the sequence of an upcoming task or event through the use of photos, images and/or symbols.
CDC is delighted to partner with Airplay Blow Dry Bar for a meaningful cause.
CDC is delighted to partner with Airplay Blow Dry Bar for a meaningful cause.
This has been an exciting year for the CDC’s Early Childhood Development (ECD) Screener programme with a large increase in its uptake within the community.
This has been an exciting year for the CDC’s Early Childhood Development (ECD) Screener programme with a large increase in its uptake within the community.
Having a positive and effective relationship with your child’s teacher will lead to a better understanding of your child’s strengths and needs.
Having a positive and effective relationship with your child’s teacher will lead to a better understanding of your child’s strengths and needs.
There are different ways to facilitate competitive games which gradually should help young children understand the concept of winning and losing later.
There are different ways to facilitate competitive games which gradually should help young children understand the concept of winning and losing later.
The SCMP Education Post has generously sponsored the CDC an exhibition booth at the Kindergartens Festival 2017.
The SCMP Education Post has generously sponsored the CDC an exhibition booth at the Kindergartens Festival 2017.
During early years development, children begin to learn maths ideas and try to internalise relationships between these ideas with the real world.
During early years development, children begin to learn maths ideas and try to internalise relationships between these ideas with the real world.
A token economy system is a way of recognising, promoting and rewarding behaviour. Children are given ‘tokens’ when they show a positive behaviour and this is exchanged for a bigger reward.
A token economy system is a way of recognising, promoting and rewarding behaviour. Children are given ‘tokens’ when they show a positive behaviour and this is exchanged for a bigger reward.
The development of creativity in early years essentially guides children to develop problem-solving skills in later years.
The development of creativity in early years essentially guides children to develop problem-solving skills in later years.
Learning to take turns is one of the most crucial social skills in our daily life especially when we want to develop friendships, communicate with others and take part in games.
Learning to take turns is one of the most crucial social skills in our daily life especially when we want to develop friendships, communicate with others and take part in games.
This article aims to help you identify signs that your child is ready to begin reading, as well as ways to encourage reading in your daily routine.
This article aims to help you identify signs that your child is ready to begin reading, as well as ways to encourage reading in your daily routine.
The CDC was also pleased to participate at the Caring Company Partnership Expo on 10th March 2017 to explore strategic collaboration opportunities with various companies and organisations.
The CDC was also pleased to participate at the Caring Company Partnership Expo on 10th March 2017 to explore strategic collaboration opportunities with various companies and organisations.
Some would say, one of the hardest things about having young children, is eating out in public. Parents are often concerned about their child’s behaviour in restaurants such as running around, talking loudly, or having a meltdown.
Some would say, one of the hardest things about having young children, is eating out in public. Parents are often concerned about their child’s behaviour in restaurants such as running around, talking loudly, or having a meltdown.
We were delighted to receive 120 complimentary tickets from Hong Kong Disneyland through the Hong Kong Disneyland Community Involvement Program.
We were delighted to receive 120 complimentary tickets from Hong Kong Disneyland through the Hong Kong Disneyland Community Involvement Program.
Developing good upper body strength is important for mobility, fine motor skills, and self- help skills.
Developing good upper body strength is important for mobility, fine motor skills, and self- help skills.
Research shows that bilingualism itself doesn’t cause language delay. Children learning two languages may be slower to start talking, but research shows this is normal.
Research shows that bilingualism itself doesn’t cause language delay. Children learning two languages may be slower to start talking, but research shows this is normal.
Ground rules are helpful for children to understand what the limits are and what behaviour is expected.
Ground rules are helpful for children to understand what the limits are and what behaviour is expected.
Here are some tips on how to make the most out of the upcoming holiday to enhance your child’s language.
Here are some tips on how to make the most out of the upcoming holiday to enhance your child’s language.
Sensory processing is the organisation of sensory input received from the body and the environment for use in daily life.
Sensory processing is the organisation of sensory input received from the body and the environment for use in daily life.
Learn how to develop the best environment that will lay the foundations for literacy.
Learn how to develop the best environment that will lay the foundations for literacy.
It is believed that even the youngest child can sense tension in the immediate environment and/or in caregiver(s).
It is believed that even the youngest child can sense tension in the immediate environment and/or in caregiver(s).
A suitable backpack is very important for your children when they are ready for preschool.
A suitable backpack is very important for your children when they are ready for preschool.
We understand it is important for you to know that the money received by us through various channels is used in a careful and governed manner.
We understand it is important for you to know that the money received by us through various channels is used in a careful and governed manner.
In November we sent out a survey to all CDC parents, seeking feedback on the quality of our environment, the assessment process etc.
In November we sent out a survey to all CDC parents, seeking feedback on the quality of our environment, the assessment process etc.
Many parents are concerned about how long their children are spending looking at the screen of an iPhone, iPad, computer or TV.
Many parents are concerned about how long their children are spending looking at the screen of an iPhone, iPad, computer or TV.
Going away for the festive season? It is always challenging travelling with young children.
Going away for the festive season? It is always challenging travelling with young children.
We were delighted to have the Special Smile Dental Project for the second consecutive year at the CDC. The free service was organised by the Dental Command of Hong Kong St. John Ambulance Brigade.
We were delighted to have the Special Smile Dental Project for the second consecutive year at the CDC. The free service was organised by the Dental Command of Hong Kong St. John Ambulance Brigade.
All behaviour is a form of communication and enables your child to interact with his/her environment. It is important to remember that your child’s behaviour always serves a purpose
All behaviour is a form of communication and enables your child to interact with his/her environment. It is important to remember that your child’s behaviour always serves a purpose
Scissor skills are often a frightening prospect for parents to encounter. Why should my child learn to cut with scissors? At what age should I expose my child to using scissors and scissor safety?
Scissor skills are often a frightening prospect for parents to encounter. Why should my child learn to cut with scissors? At what age should I expose my child to using scissors and scissor safety?
The following ideas suggest how to deal with a child’s undesirable behaviour, while allowing the parent/ carer not to be become too stressed.
The following ideas suggest how to deal with a child’s undesirable behaviour, while allowing the parent/ carer not to be become too stressed.
We have successfully finished running our first round of Happy Parenting and the course was a huge success!
We have successfully finished running our first round of Happy Parenting and the course was a huge success!
The 42nd Matilda Bazaar and Sedan Chair Race was successfully held last Sunday, 30th October 2016, at the Peak.
The 42nd Matilda Bazaar and Sedan Chair Race was successfully held last Sunday, 30th October 2016, at the Peak.
Parent-professional meetings are wonderful opportunities to plan together, exchange advice and have constructive input into your child’s developmental/educational experience.
Parent-professional meetings are wonderful opportunities to plan together, exchange advice and have constructive input into your child’s developmental/educational experience.
Play time is the best platform for language development. The most important thing is to find toys that your child loves.
Play time is the best platform for language development. The most important thing is to find toys that your child loves.
Language learning is not limited to structured activities. It can be learnt anytime and anywhere. Not only is the playground a place to promote your child’s physical development, it is also a perfect place to facilitate language and social development.
Language learning is not limited to structured activities. It can be learnt anytime and anywhere. Not only is the playground a place to promote your child’s physical development, it is also a perfect place to facilitate language and social development.
CDC was honoured to take part in the International Schools Festival, an international schools event for parents organised by SCMP Education Post.
CDC was honoured to take part in the International Schools Festival, an international schools event for parents organised by SCMP Education Post.
The goal with pre-schoolers in early numeracy is to establish real relationships with numbers to create a solid base that can be built upon as they grow.
The goal with pre-schoolers in early numeracy is to establish real relationships with numbers to create a solid base that can be built upon as they grow.
Children can become picky eaters for a number of reasons. Some children are born more sensitive to taste, smell and texture. However, picky eating habits are more likely to develop when children are being punished, bribed or rewarded for their eating behaviours.
Children can become picky eaters for a number of reasons. Some children are born more sensitive to taste, smell and texture. However, picky eating habits are more likely to develop when children are being punished, bribed or rewarded for their eating behaviours.
The ‘Local Primary 1 Admission Talk’ was held on 3 September at the Child Development Centre, to help parents tackle and iron out their concerns.
The ‘Local Primary 1 Admission Talk’ was held on 3 September at the Child Development Centre, to help parents tackle and iron out their concerns.
The CDC held a “Primary 1 Admission Talk” for both the parents in CDC and Watchdog on 23rd August 2016. The talk aimed to give parents information and tools to choose a school that best fits their child’s needs.
The CDC held a “Primary 1 Admission Talk” for both the parents in CDC and Watchdog on 23rd August 2016. The talk aimed to give parents information and tools to choose a school that best fits their child’s needs.
On 27th March 2016, CDC’s Chief Executive, Virginia Wilson, spoke about CDC’s belief of ‘Individual education for individual needs’ on the Commercial Radio’s show ‘The Way We Are’.
On 27th March 2016, CDC’s Chief Executive, Virginia Wilson, spoke about CDC’s belief of ‘Individual education for individual needs’ on the Commercial Radio’s show ‘The Way We Are’.
Congratulations! 11 Partners of The Child Development Centre (“CDC”) have received the award of a Caring Company Logo.
Congratulations! 11 Partners of The Child Development Centre (“CDC”) have received the award of a Caring Company Logo.
This year Twinkle Dance Company will be opening 4 complimentary dance workshops for special needs children.
This year Twinkle Dance Company will be opening 4 complimentary dance workshops for special needs children.
Children (at primary school level) without a school registration can join the service in certain special circumstances
Children (at primary school level) without a school registration can join the service in certain special circumstances
Being a parent to a child with special needs is the most challenging, yet rewarding experience
Being a parent to a child with special needs is the most challenging, yet rewarding experience
Consider how you may want to let other family members know about your child’s special needs
Consider how you may want to let other family members know about your child’s special needs
In Hong Kong there are many more children than there are spaces available at schools and service centres
In Hong Kong there are many more children than there are spaces available at schools and service centres
