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Reaching potential
Bebegarten
’s unique Children First Early Intervention programme allows each child with special needs to reach her full
potential. They provide intensive and individualised support to children and families who could benefit from frequent,
interdisciplinary therapies in educational, psychological, language and occupational areas. Bebegarten’s children can help
build solid developmental foundations, and increase their ability to integrate in future social
and educational environments. The Children First Early Intervention programme starts on
3 August, with an application deadline of 6 June. Click
for details.
Support
&
well being
Maps for the mind
All kinds of families and children seek
Psynamo
for proven, cutting edge support for their needs, including raising mood/
academic levels and lowering anxieties. Aside from traditional therapeutic services, their courses support healthy
development, resilience and self-esteem. Psynamo’s research and evidence-based Positive Family Empowerment
programme provides parents with an empowering, tailor-made roadmap to success for their family. Mindfulness courses
are available for children (aged eight to 18) to help them learn about
self-regulation, awareness and focus, and providing an inner resource
for academic environments. Get mindful at
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Playtimes
’ readers can enjoy 10 per cent discount on certain courses.
Anatomical child screening
Sports performance physiotherapy is offering child screening for scoliosis, flat
feet, knock knees, bow legs and excessive muscle tightness from rapid growth.
Screening is available in their three physiotherapy clinics (Central, Tsim Sha
Tsui and the Gold Coast), by experienced physiotherapists. Email
or
telephone 2521 6380 for any enquiries.
Learning assessments
Bridge Academy
offers free observation and assessment
for children experiencing learning difficulties including
(but not limited to) speech delay, inattention, aggression
and rigidity. The certified applied behaviour analysts
and educational psychologist provide practical training
and guidance to ensure your child is learning at their
optimal pace. Additionally, they spend time with parents
in formulating individualised programmes to suit each
child’s age, learning pace, strengths and weaknesses.
Bridge Academy offers an all-inclusive curriculum to equip
your child with the critical classroom skills for long-term
success in a mainstream setting. Learn more by calling
3563 8060, or visit their facebook at:
/
bridgeacademyhk
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