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As the local epidemic situation remains severe, to protect Brighten's therapists and clients, and to reduce the flow of people and social contact in the community as much as possible, the following arrangements are currently in place:
1. Individual in-person services are provided with limited capacity. All parents are encouraged to switch to online sessions. Pair-up and group sessions will continue to be suspended.
2. Our therapists will be arranged to work from home for days that there are no in-person sessions. Work hours at the centre are also flexible, hence there may not be anyone to answer the telephone sometimes. Please feel free to leave us a message or contact us by WhatsApp at 2786-1611.
3. All therapists will use the rapid antigen tests at home daily to monitor their health conditions. Therapists have to successively obtain negative test results before reporting to work at the centre.
We will closely monitor the situation and review the above arrangements in about 2 weeks. Take care!
因應疫情非常嚴峻，為保護本中心的治療師及學生，並減少社區的人流和社交接觸，本中心正採取以下措施：
1. 提供有限度面授服務，建議所有家長盡量改至網上授課。小組課程將繼續暫停。
2. 治療師盡量留在家中工作，只會在有面授課程才會回中心。因上班時間彈性，如未能致電本中心，請留言或以WhatsApp 2786－1611與我們聯絡。
3. 為監察各人健康狀況，治療師會每天在家進行快速測，取得陰性測試結果後才可回中心上班。
以上安排暫定實行兩星期，本中心會繼續密切留意疫情發展，適時檢視情況。
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As the government just announced for all schools to have their summer holiday brought forward to March-April, to assist children with their learning and to provide continuous support for their speech-language and communication development amid this pandemic, our centre will be offering an online speech therapy program.
Details:
1. 8 individual sessions, 45 minutes each
2. Speech therapy will be conducted via ZOOM
3. Sessions will be performed by qualified speech therapists, and the same speech therapist will be responsible for each child's program.
4. Flexible session time can be arranged
5. All sessions must be completed on or before 30/4/2022
Fees:
$3600HKD ($450/session). No refund.
To apply:
Contact us by WhatsApp at 2786 1611 (wa.me/85227861611)
由於政府剛宣布學校提前於3月至4月放暑假，為支援孩子於疫情及放假期間能持續學習及得到言語溝通發展上的協助 ，本中心將會提供以網上授課的言語治療訓練課程。
內容：
1. 8節個別訓練，每節45分鐘
2. 以視像軟件ZOOM進行網上治療
3. 合資格言語治療師負責，而每次會由固定的言語治療師上課
4. 上課時間可彈性安排
5. 所有課堂須於30/4/2022或之前完成
費用：
港幣$3600 (平均$450一堂)，不設退款
報名方法：
以 WhatsApp聯繫本中心 2786 1611 (wa.me/85227861611)
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Research shows that:
🔎 The parts of the brain that control movements for speech are different from those that control nonspeech movements in NSOMEs
🔎 NSOMEs are IRRELEVANT to speech improvements
Our advice:
💡 Making progress with NSOMEs is not relevant with making progress with speech sounds
💡 If children need to improve speech, then they MUST work on speech
💡 NSOMEs probably won’t do harm to a child, but why not spend the time on practising the actual sounds?
Online information should be taken with a pinch of salt and the best would be to consult a speech-language therapist if you have any questions!
Charlene Wong, Speech Therapist
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Looking for some good strategies for enhancing language development in children? Watch this short animation video and give them a try! 💪🏻
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Building toys are great for promoting creativity and imagination, but they are also great for developing language and communication skills!
🧱 Early words and vocabulary
• When you place a block on top of another, say ‘up’, ‘more’, or ‘on’
• When the tower is built, say ‘ready, steady ... DOWN!’
• You can have possession of the blocks and encourage your child to ask for more by saying ‘more’ or ‘please’
🧱 Basic concepts
• Talk about colours, shapes, sizes and locations
🧱 Social and attention skills
• Spend quality time with your child on the same activity for bonding
• Follow your child’s lead and copy what they are building
• Take turns putting a block on the tower
• Discuss what to build and work together! Could be a house for Peppa Pig, a carriage for a horse, or even a dinosaur
For older kids who outgrow basic blocks/bricks? Try Lego sets!
🧱 Following instructions
• Read the instruction manual together
• Find especially shaped pieces
• Follow the sequence and put the custom set together
What if they get bored of custom sets? Go back to the basics! Build anything in whatever way they want it!
Rachel Tang, Speech and Language Therapist
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因應本地疫情擴散，為確保學生及治療師健康安全，本中心之課堂由即日起將暫停至25/7。
治療師會透過網上平台提供言語治療服務。本中心將會聯絡各家長商討有關安排，敬請留意。
本中心亦會緊密留意疫情發展，透過網頁和社交平台公佈最新安排。
如有任何疑問，請以電郵(info@brightentherapy.com) 或WhatsApp (2786 1611) 與我們聯絡。
請大家保持警惕，齊心抗疫!
Due to the spread of COVID-19, the centre will be closed until 25/7 to ensure everyone's health and safety.
Meanwhile, our therapists will be available for speech therapy sessions via online platform. We will contact all parents regarding therapy arrangements shortly.
We will closely monitor the development of COVID-19, and make further announcements through our website and social media.
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us through email (info@brightentherapy.com) or Whatsapp (2786 1611).
Stay safe!
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With the current situation of increasing covid-19 cases, our centre will continue to reinforce safety measures for clients arriving at the Centre.
We will ensure the surfaces and materials used during therapy sessions would be sanitized after each use and regularly throughout the day.
If you have had close contact with anyone diagnosed, please let us know ASAP and session will have to be cancelled.
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Summer is upon us and so is our summer promotion!
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For those who are interested in speech, language and social classes over this summer break, take advantage of this promo and contact us now!
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#summerclasses #brightentherapy #speechtherapy
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What do speech therapists ACTUALLY do? Watch this short video to find out what we do and how we can help! 🙂
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Bubbles can be used to target many language goals! Below are some of my favourite ways of using bubbles:
🔆Preverbal skills
Practice action imitation. Parents can model the below actions for your child to imitate
- clap at the bubbles to make them pop.
- punch the bubbles with fists
- poke the bubbles with pointed index fingers
Encourage eye-contact. Parents can hold the bubbles next to your face and wait for the child to make eye-contact with you before blowing it.
🔆 Learn vocabularies
Bubbles are good for kids to learn verbs, adjectives and short phrases!
- Verbs: open, blow, pop
- Adjectives: big, small, wet, many
- 2-3 word sentences: “blow bubbles”, “I want bubbles”
🔆 Practice speech sounds
- /b/: Say “bubbles” or “blow”
- /p/: Say “pop”
- /m/: Say “more”
Charlene Wong, Speech Therapist
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Research shows that:
🔎 All children are capable of learning MULTIPLE languages, including those with additional learning needs
🔎 Learning 2 languages DOES NOT cause confusion or language delay
🔎 Learning another language STRENGTHENS cognitive abilities
Our advice:
💡 Use the language that you feel most comfortable speaking with your child so they can get the best language model
💡 Try to introduce new languages as early as possible
💡 Be consistent with the language strategy you want to adopt, e.g., speaking mainly one language at home
💡 Do not use technology as a mode to teach your child another language. Playing songs and games is beneficial, but solely using them to teach a language is not advised
Learning multiple languages is a fun and exciting way of developing language and also allows children to have more opportunities to communicate within diverse cultures and communities.
Rachel Tang, Speech and Language Therapist
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[What is Teletherapy?]
• An alternative medium where therapists deliver services online via a live video platform
• Allows both parties to interact with each other and with the materials prepared by therapists
• Provides the continuation of your child’s therapy at home or in any quiet environment with good internet connection
• Is fun, exciting, engaging and extremely child-friendly (which child doesn’t like learning on screens?)
• Is as effective as face-to-face therapy according to research!
[Who can benefit from teletherapy?]
• Children who have been receiving face-to-face therapy for speech sounds, language skills, fluency, social communication, etc.
• Parents and caregivers who seek coaching and support
Each child is unique and has different strengths and needs. It would be best to talk to your speech therapist to determine whether teletherapy is suitable for your child.
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The use of 5 senses helps expand vocabulary and can make the new words more memorable!
Orange 🍊: Is round (👁), doesn't make a sound (👂🏻), smells fresh (👃🏻), tastes sweet (👅) and feels cold (✋🏻)
Zoe Lee, Speech-Language Pathologist
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Research indicates that about 20-30% of children who are late to talk (otherwise developing typically) DO NOT grow out of their language delay on their own.
There is currently no way of identifying which Late Talkers will continue to struggle with language development. While 70–80% of Late Talkers may seem to catch up to their peers by the time they start school, they may continue to have subtle difficulties with language and literacy skills.
Our advice:
💡DO NOT go for a ‘wait and see’ approach. It’s NEVER too early to seek help!
💡The earlier a child with delay gets support, the better the outcome will be
Early language intervention makes a big difference to a child who needs it!
Zoe Lee, Speech-Language Pathologist
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⭐️Research shows that we only use 7% of our communication through words, but 93% through non-verbal communication, e.g., gesture, tone of voice
⭐️Teaching a child the use of gestures or pictures can help eliminate frustrations for your child, as they can use another mode of communication to express their wants and needs
⭐️Using both pictures and sign language will also develop your child’s attention and cognitive skills
⭐️More modes of language input can result in a better chance for your child to learn and take in language
Rachel Tang, Speech and Language Therapist
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Toy cars are one of children’s favorite toys! How can they be used to facilitate young children’s language learning?
🔆 Build communication temptation
Put the cars in a zip bag or transparent container that your child cannot reach or open. Have your child make a request to get or open it, which could be a question, a word or a gesture (e.g., pointing)
🔆 Create verbal routines & play with sounds
Parents can model vehicle sounds (e.g., “beep beep”, “vroom vroom”, “honk honk”) and short phrases (e.g., “ready, set, go”, “stop the car”, “push the car”)
🔆 Expand vocabularies
Cars have many associated words that are good for children to learn
- Part/whole relationships: wheels, doors, windows, trunk
- Nouns: types of vehicles (e.g., race car, van, taxi)
- Verbs: go, push, stop
- Adjectives: fast, slow, big, small, red, shiny, clean
🔆 Develop social skills
Playing with 1 car at a time is a great way to learn turn-taking and sharing
- Initiate a turn: Practise saying “Your turn” or passing the toy car to adult
- Wait for turn: Practise waiting while adult takes the turn
- Receive a turn: Practise saying “My turn” or receiving the toy car from adult
Charlene Wong, Speech Therapist
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The first few years of childhood are considered critical window for language development. Specifically, children learn language through social interactions with others. Screen time CANNOT replace the social interactions that are required for language learning and communication. Every minute spent on looking at a screen is a missed opportunity for parent-child interaction!
Our advice:
💡Minimize the use of electronic devices
💡Under 2 years: NO screen time; 2-5 years: Limit screen time to 1 hour/day
💡When screen time is unavoidable (a big IF!), select shows with good language input, watch them together with your child, and talk about them to initiate conversations
Social interactions packed full of quality language input is the key to early language success!
Bonita Yau, Speech Therapist
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We trust you wash your hands regularly, but are you doing it right? 🤔
Make sure you use soap 🧼 and wash:
🙌🏻 Palms
🙌🏻 Back of hands
🙌🏻 Between the fingers
🙌🏻 Thumbs
🙌🏻 Back of fingers
🙌🏻 Wrists
🗣 For young children, have them sing “Happy Birthday” twice (approx. 20 seconds) while washing hands!
#brightentherapy #speechtherapy #personalhygiene #washyourhands
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因應交通狀況，為確保學生及治療師安全，本中心今日將休息一天 (11月13日)，不便之處，敬請原諒。如有任何疑問，請電郵至info@brightentherapy.com 與我們聯絡。
Due to transport situation, the centre will be closed today (Nov 13) to ensure everyone's safety. We apologize for any inconvenience caused. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us at info@brightentherapy.com.
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因應交通狀況，為確保學生及治療師安全，本中心今日將休息一天 (11月12日)，不便之處，敬請原諒。如有任何疑問，請電郵至info@brightentherapy.com 與我們聯絡。
Due to transport situation, the centre will be closed today (Nov 12) to ensure everyone's safety. We apologize for any inconvenience caused. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us at info@brightentherapy.com.
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What have you been doing all summer? ☀️This July, our busy little bees have been learning all about [WHAT ARE THINGS MADE OF] at the Brighten Summer Program! Look at these candle holders we made out of glass and paper!
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#brightentherapy #summerprogram #literacy #socialskills #SchoolReadiness #speechtherapist
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☀️ Summer is around the corner, but DONUT worry! 🍩The Brighten team has created a summer program packed full of fun! ⛱
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Learning Math concepts might not be easy!
Numicon is a research-based, structured and hands-on approach. It uses shapes and counters to help kindergarten and primary school children understand the meaning of numbers, make connections during calculations, and reason during problem-solving activities.
Contact us at 2786-1611 to find out more about our classes!
Why Numicon? www.numicon.co.nz/page/489239
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Please help us spread the word! A briefing session for StarChild Early Intervention Program (Phase 3) will be held at 2-5pm on October 13, 2018 (Saturday) at The Education University of Hong Kong Tseung Kwan O Study Centre. Parents, teachers and other professionals are all welcome!
For more information: goo.gl/forms/h2bxDyTOU5NINkpn2
#starchild #earlyintervention #星兒 #早療計劃
#OneYearProgram #multidisciplinary
#autism #自閉症
#LoveXpress #brightentherapy
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Is it offered in English too?
Wrapped up “Superhero Training Week” with a superhero-inspired treat!
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#brightentherapy #aboutthissummer #socialgroup #superhero #bakingsession
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Making “Friends’ Profiles” for our new friends at summer camp. #brightentherapy #aboutthissummer #socialgroup #buildingfriendships
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🌧 The sound of raindrops hitting the window pane can be so calming, just like the calming bottles we have been making in our social groups!
#brightentherapy #socialgroup #diyprojects #rainyday #staydrymyfriends
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Whale whale whale, summer programs are out! 🐳🐳🐳
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Get ready for K2/Y1 with our SEN teachers and Speech Therapists WHILE having fun! 🏫
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Fall in love with reading with our Literacy Club! 📚
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Make new friends and learn social skills with our Social Language Groups! 👋🏻
#brightentherapy #summerfun #comejoinus
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The weather may have been gloomy lately, but it doesn’t stop us from having fun inside! ☔️
[Learning to follow instructions with Ms Dorcas in our Social Language Group]
#aprilshowersbringmayflowers #socialskillsgroup #brightentherapy
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Thank you everyone for coming to our 2-year “birthday party” yesterday! We wanted to make this celebration extra special by raising awareness for the ASD community! Hope everyone enjoyed the movie and continue to learn more about Autism over Autism Awareness Month (April)! 💙💙💙 多謝大家支持我們昨天的兩週年慶典活動—「黃金花」預映優先場! 我們希望藉著這次活動讓大家更了解自閉症，令香港自閉症家庭感受到多一點鼓勵及多一點關懷。
#lightitupblue #april #autismawarenessmonth #brightentherapy
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Congrats Hennis, on the second anniversary of your ever growing service to the special needs community in HKG! 😊
A meaningful and beautiful event💙💙 Well done Brighten👍🏻👍🏻
In light of our second anniversary, we are going live on instagram! We are very grateful for all the love and support from the community, and will continue to strive to brighten the lives of those around us! ☀️☀️☀️
欣培發展及治療中心兩歲了！多謝大家一直以來的支持！我們會繼續努力秉承本中心的理念：欣然同行，以愛培育！💖💖💖
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Looking for a program to build up your child's basic skills before starting Year 1 in August? Our specialists can provide 1-on-1 classes that best fits your child's needs and to help your child get ready for primary. Call us at 2786-1611 for more information!
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《黃金花》電影是一套講述一位母親在面對婚姻失敗的同時，亦要獨自撐著需要人照顧的自閉症兒子與謀生，是一套不可多得具社會性的電影，更是一個很好的契機推動大眾關懷自閉症。
透過【星兒早療計劃】(StarChild Early Intervention Project) 合作伙伴LoveXpress愛傳遞的安排， 欣培發展及治療中心 (Brighten Development & Therapy Centre) 將於2018年3月25日舉辦一場慈善電影分享。我們希望邀請250名不同的朋友共同推廣關懷自閉症，如學校、教育及復康機構、治療師、企業、家長等。
現誠邀自閉症孩子的家庭免費觀看電影《黃金花》:
日期 : 2018年3月25日 (星期日)
放映時間 : 5:50pm (請於5:30pm到達戲院以便安排取票及入場)
地點 : The Grand Cinema (圓方), 香港西九龍柯士甸道西1號，九龍站上蓋
戲票費用: 全免。是次電影分享將由欣培發展及治療中心包場，但非常歡迎各位的慷慨捐款。善款所得將不扣除成本，全數捐予 LoveXpress愛傳遞，用作資助參加【星兒早療計劃】的自閉症兒童及其家庭。
名額: 15張票 (每個家庭最多可獲兩張), 先到先得
《黃金花》正式預告片
www.youtube.com/watch?v=vvqb7vwlkOw
【香港亞洲電影節】《黃金花》映後分享會 盼大眾勿再歧視自閉症
www.hk01.com/article/133697
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非常多謝大家支持這齣戲！ 暫時名額已滿。 但若遲些有額外戲票，我們必定會盡快PM各位。
已有預留戲票的家長：在電影放映的前幾天，我們會PM各位一個號碼。屆時在3月25日下午5:30戲院門外，用你的號碼及名字便可取票。
Jessica x2張,thanks.
Kung Hei Fat Choi! May everyone have another year of health, luck and fortune for the #yearofthedog! 🐶
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Another talk for StarChild Project (Phase 2) by our Speech Therapists Ame and Bonita, and SEN teacher Carol - Helping parents know more about early intervention and its importance.
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Things that you think your child can easily do but can’t... They might be harder than you think! 🙂
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Costumes and scary hand puppets are a must for Halloween! 👻🎃
Our current social skills and language groups:
7-9 years old:
Wednesdays 3:45-5:15pm
4-6 years old:
Thursdays 4:15-5:30pm or Friday 4:00-5:15pm
Contact us for more information!
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It was our pleasure to speak at The Education University of Hong Kong on how to support families through the intervention process.
Thanks to Bonita and Carol for sharing information on choosing the right services for children with Autism, and giving therapy tips on what parents can try with their child on a daily basis.
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"Will my child grow out of a language disorder?"
"Is my child's language disorder a result of speaking two or more languages at home?"
Here are some common myths about language development.
Developmental Language Disorder: The most common childhood condition you've never heard of
www.theguardian.com
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Kicking off Star Child Project's developmental assessments this week!
"Behind every young child who believes in himself is a parent who believed first." - Matthew Jacobson
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Star Child Early Intervention Project (星兒早療計劃) has officially launched.
9 organizations + 10 families + 20 volunteers = ONE team!
"Autism is not a disability, it's a different ability." - Stuart Duncan
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Our "language and social skills group" for 3-5 year olds is now available on Mondays and Thursdays 4:15-5:30pm!
Covers, but not limited to: starting and maintaining conversations, initiating and sustaining friendships, following directions, increasing vocabulary, building basic concepts, understanding body language and facial expressions, learning social rules and behaviours, developing manners and play etiquette, turn-taking, problem solving and coping, and many more to be worked on in a fun group environment!
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