Heep Hong Society has more than 70 service units and project teams located across Hong Kong Island, Kowloon and the New Territories. Our team of professionals includes psychologists, speech therapists, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, nurses, social workers and teachers. We serve more than 27,000 children, young people and parents every year at our service units, as well as mainstream kindergartens, primary and secondary schools. As an innovative service provider, Heep Hong Society is dedicated to researching evidence-based treatment approaches and promoting the development of integrated education and the rehabilitation sector through research, training and publishing.

In recent years, public awareness of neurodiversity has continued to grow. Early identification of children's developmental needs and the provision of appropriate interventions have become important priorities for parents and educators. As children's brains are highly adaptable, especially during infancy and the preschool years, targeted learning and training can support the development of language, social, sensory, and motor coordination skills. In response, Heep Hong Society is pleased to organise the seminar "Understanding Neurodiversity in Early Childhood: Neurodevelopmental Intervention and Strength Building", featuring presentations by a Developmental-Behavioural Paediatrician, Educational Psychologist, Occupational Therapist, Speech Therapist, and Physiotherapist.

Drawing on multidisciplinary perspectives, the seminar will explore the concept of neurodiversity and the significance of early intervention in child development. Participants will gain insights into the characteristics and developmental profiles of children with diverse developmental needs, examine the relationship between early intervention and developmental outcomes, and learn about assessment approaches and intervention strategies across different professional disciplines. The seminar will also provide a comprehensive overview of how various therapeutic and support services can help children build on their learning strengths and achieve holistic development.

Childhood Brain Development and Importance of Early Intervention

Speaker	Dr. WONG Lai Yin
	Specialist in Developmental–Behavioural Paediatrics

 

Dr. WONG Lai Yin is a Specialist in Developmental-Behavioural Paediatrics currently working at Hong Kong Sanatorium & Hospital. Graduating from The Chinese University of Hong Kong, she became a Fellow of the Hong Kong Academy of Medicine (Paediatrics) in 2000 and is one of the first Fellows of Developmental and Behavioural Paediatrics in Hong Kong. With over 30 years of clinical experience across both public and private sectors, Dr. Wong is experienced in the assessment and management of childhood conditions such as Developmental Delay, Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD), ADHD and Cerebral palsy. She is frequently invited to share her experience in various platforms and is dedicated to empowering families and educators through evidence-based practices to support children in reaching their full potential.

 

 

Get Ready for Preterm Babies
Speaker
Ms Cari CHAN, Fung Lin
Social Worker of Project PRETERM of Heep Hong Society

Ms. Chan has served in the social welfare sector for over 40 years, with extensive experience in child, youth, and family services. She is a core member of Heep Hong Society's "Get Ready for Preterm Babies – Preterm Babies & Parents Support Project," providing developmental consultation, emotional support, and parenting guidance to parents of preterm babies, helping them build confidence and competence in caring for their preterm babies.

 

「親‧子‧遊」PACT^® 
社交溝通親子訓練課程
Speaker
Mr Neo NGAN, Wai Lam
Educational Psychologist of Heep Hong Society

Mr. Ngan is a registered educational psychologist in Hong Kong and the United States with over 10 years of experience in early education and training services. He is the accredited PACT^® Associate (Master Trainer) in Hong Kong. His professional work focuses on assessing, supporting, and empowering preschool children and school-aged students with special educational needs, as well as providing parent guidance and training. Through his clinical and training work, he collaborates closely with families, teachers, and professionals to promote neurodiversity-affirming support, evidence-based intervention, and positive child development in inclusive environments.

 

言語治療：
Hanen^®Program 家長課程
玩樂中學習 互動中連結
Speaker
Ms. Helen LEE Yung Yung
Speech Therapist of Heep Hong Society

Ms. Yung Yung Lee is a Speech Therapist at Heep Hong Society with over 20 years of clinical experience in paediatric speech and language therapy. She is a Hanen® Certified Speech Therapist and holds the DIRFloortime® Basic Certificate. Ms. Lee graduated from the Department of Speech and Hearing Sciences at The University of Hong Kong and obtained a Master of Science in Stroke and Clinical Neurosciences from The Chinese University of Hong Kong.

She is dedicated to providing speech and language therapy services for children with diverse communication needs and their families, while actively promoting evidence-based clinical practice in speech therapy.

 

職業治療：
「醒目BB全方位成長計劃」
(Baby Grows SMART Approach)
Speaker
Ms. Candice CHEUNG, Wai Shan
Occupational Therapist of Heep Hong Society

Ms. Cheung holds a BSc(HONS) in Occupational Therapy and a Master of Philosophy from The Hong Kong Polytechnic University. She is professionally certified in Sensory Integration and Praxis Tests (SIPT), MORE, Astronaut Training, Therapeutic Listening, and other neurodevelopmental treatment approaches.

She has worked in Early Education and Training Centres, Special Child Care Centres, On-site Pre-school Rehabilitation Services, and Training Subsidy Services for Children with Special Needs, accumulating extensive experience in pre-school rehabilitation. Ms. Cheung firmly believes in the importance of early intervention for children's development and has devoted recent years to promoting support services for preterm infants and young children.

 

物理治療：從「身」學習^®
(I-Move-To-Learn^®)
Speaker
Ms. Rosiar SIU
Physiotherapist of Heep Hong Society

Ms. Siu served in Special Child Care Centre and Early Education and Training Centres. She is dedicated to delivering clinical assessments and individualized therapeutic interventions for preschool children with neurodevelopmental challenges, including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (AD/HD), Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD), Cerebral Palsy (CP), and challenges associated with prematurity. As a co-author of the publication I-Move-to-Learn: Unlocking a Different Brain, she designed the training content to enhance children's attention and learning performance through movement-based trainings.

 

Facilitator
Ms Rita FAN, Chun Yan
Educational Psychologist of Heep Hong Society

Ms Rita FAN is a registered educational psychologist in Hong Kong. She has years of experience in supporting children with SEN and their families in early childhood education. She is the certified master trainer of "Happy Parenting Training Program", certified practitioner of "PACT^® (Paedaitric Autism Communication Therapy)" and certified facilitator of "Circle of Security^® Parenting™ Program". She has also actively participated in promotion of neurodiversity and support for children/ youth with ADHD, and their families and schools through evidence-based intervention approaches.

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Practitioners in the sector, educators and teaching staff, special needs early childhood teachers, therapists, psychologists, social workers, parents, and other interested individuals.

Cantonese

Free of Charge

300 slots available
(First come, first served)

CPD-OT (2 CPD Points, HHS-CPD-BP2644), CPD-PT (4 CPD Points, EC1260028), CPD-HKICP (3 CPD Points)
CPD Application in Progress (CPD-ST, CE-DCP, CE-DCoP, CE-DEP)

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Inquiry : 2784 7700