T
his issue is about
celebrating all kinds of wonderful kids,
whether they
have special needs, or speak different languages, or have unusual talents and skills, or
are simply unique in their own special way.
We are all different! Some people thrive as a result of their differences while others
might struggle with theirs. However, the world is all the more vibrant and interesting for being filled
with such a diverse bunch. In Hong Kong, where we live in a densely packed melting pot of all types
of
people from all over the globe
with different stories to tell, embracing all types of
people should come naturally. You don’t have to dig deep beneath the surface of this amazing,
multi-cultural community to find a wealth of different kinds of
kids mixing together and
learning from each other.
I think one of the reasons I love living in cities so much is that
you end up at such close quarters with such a wide range of people and your
life feels all the
richer for it.
So we’re taking a look at a selection of conditions affecting kids and making their lives different
in some way, like
hypermobility, epilepsy, sensory processing disorder and
selective mutism,
and we get to hear from parents who are campaigning to get better choices
for kids who have special educational needs. We also hear about some children here in Hong Kong
following non-traditional paths in their choice of sports and hobbies, and discuss what it means to
have a gifted child – and how to handle it.
And it’s holiday time again, so if you’re getting away over the break, have a safe trip and if you are
celebrating Easter, enjoy!
I will be sure to indulge in some seasonal chocolate, if I can
wrest some out of the hands of my boys – eating is a competitive business in my household.
Happy reading and have a great month.
Freya Paleit
Editor-in-Chief
welcome
Freya with Orson, Thea, Lara & Ingrid
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