The Mind Project Child Development Centre has been established for 10 years, since 2016. The foundation and growth of our early education centre in HK were driven by several important factors. At that time, a limited amount of support was offered by private child development centres in Hong Kong. Moreover, children with special education needs faced lengthy waiting periods of up to a year to access necessary government consultations and services. As a result, many children with special education needs did not receive timely treatment, which creates a possibility to significantly impact children’s development during what is referred to as the “Golden Period”.
The “Golden Period” represents a vital phase for learning and growth, offering the chance for optimal care in child development. This stage, which spans from infancy to the age of six, is characterised by significant neuroactivity and the formation of neurons in the brain, enabling children to develop rapidly and effectively. Suppose there are indications that a child has been observed to experience delays in cognitive development, language, or motor skills. In that case, it is essential to provide them with the most appropriate and compatible treatments during the critical “Golden Period” within an early education centre. This approach will help establish a solid foundation for their future growth and enable them to meet developmental milestones.
In today’s world, although there are more services available at child development centres in Hong Kong, it is important to note that many early education centres often concentrate their efforts on a single type of treatment, such as behavioural therapy. This narrow focus can limit the effectiveness of interventions, as children with ASD often require a more comprehensive approach that addresses a variety of needs. Children may also require support from early education centres in HK for developmental domains, including cognitive skills, language development, emotional regulation, and social interactions, which are equally vital for their overall growth and progress.
Due to a gap being seen in the services being provided by early education centres in HK, The Mind Project has taken the initiative to form a multidisciplinary team. This child development centre Hong Kong team consists of specialists in various fields such as Clinical Psychology, Speech Therapy, Applied Behavioural Analysis, and Special Child Care Work. Through collaboration between each therapist on the team, we aim to create quality personalised treatment plans with the objectives of being able to provide the correct resources and support that children require to thrive and achieve their full potential across every aspect that is vital for their development.
At The Mind Project Child Development Centre, we believe that every child, regardless of their unique needs, deserves equal access to essential treatment and support for their growth. We notice that children develop at different paces, facing challenges in different areas of developmental domains. The goal of our early education centre is to provide a variety of tailored services designed to nurture each child’s strengths and address their specific needs. By collaborating closely with families, we empower them with resources and information, fostering a supportive environment that enhances the effectiveness of our interventions. Ultimately, we are committed to unlocking each child’s full potential and ensuring their future success.
The Mind Project Child Development Centre in Hong Kong focuses primarily on children with special needs, such as Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Global Developmental Delay (GDD), and children with other learning disabilities. Our early education centre in HK offers personalised services tailored to each child, enabling them to learn and adapt to challenges more effectively while receiving the necessary treatment.
A dedicated team of professionals at The Mind Project Child Development Centre in Hong Kong will tailor each diverse and personalised child development service to align with each child’s unique abilities and needs:
Assessment: Our early education centre offers assessments on Global Development Delay (GDD), Autism Spectrum (ASD), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Intelligence assessment (IQ), and Speech Development.
Psychotherapy/Counselling: Our child development centre offers psychotherapy/counselling services for a diverse range of age groups, focusing on addressing and managing emotional challenges. We aim to assist individuals in overcoming various issues, including depression, anxiety, suicidal thoughts, and interpersonal difficulties, and such.
Behavioural Therapy: The objective is to address Autism Spectrum Disorder and other behavioural issues that may lead to late development in children. This therapeutic intervention aims to enhance children’s understanding of their verbal, social, and learning skills through a systematic approach to treatment.
Speech Therapy: Assist children with speech delay/impairments by providing services that enhance speech expression, improve communication skills, facilitate language comprehension, and effectively strengthen oral muscles.
Art Therapy: Employ a variety of creative mediums as a healing tool to facilitate children’s self-expression in order to foster their development and growth.
Play Therapy: Utilising a play-based approach to observe and understand the child can provide valuable insights into the origins of their challenges. This method allows children to experience a range of emotions and develop strategies to manage them effectively. Through engaging in gameplay, children can learn new coping mechanisms and understand how to manage uncertainty and unexpected situations better.
SEN Individualised Training: For children who are suspected of having or have been diagnosed with special needs that require a personalised learning plan, this training program will focus on enhancing 6 key areas. These areas include personal language development, cognitive skills, gross motor skills, fine motor skills, social skills, and self-care abilities.
ABA Group Training: Group training incorporated Applied Behavioural Training for children who may be suspected of having or have received a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), aimed at supporting their overall developmental progress.
All-Round Intensive Training Class: This training by our early education centre focuses on enhancing various domains of child development, including cognitive abilities, language skills, gross and fine motor skills, social skills, and self-care capabilities, to promote overall growth and development.
Attention Training Social Club: Enhance all aspects of children’s attention through diverse gameplay and activities to cultivate their ability to manage impulses and resist distractions.
Executive Functioning Skills Training Group: Utilise a variety of activities to train executive function skills, which involve emotion management, planning and organisational skills, working memory, and attention skills.
Sensory Play Class: Providing children the opportunity to explore various textures of materials enhances the stimulation of the seven sensory systems within the body. This approach by our child development centre promotes deep cognitive engagement, fostering more effective development in their overall growth.
Social Group for Teens with ASD: For teenagers diagnosed with ASD, this social group provides an opportunity to better integrate into modern society. Children can learn and practice essential daily social skills while developing strategies to manage interactions with various types of people.
Shadowing: To enhance collaboration between early education centres and schools, it is essential to work closely with and observe children receiving treatment within the school or classroom setting. Therapists will partner with the school to provide immediate support, facilitating the development of both social skills and self-care abilities in these children.
School-Based Therapies: Through collaboration between early education centres and schools, psychotherapy, art therapy, speech therapy and behavioural therapy could be provided for children who require these services within school settings. This partnership also promotes the development of essential social skills, allowing students to practice these skills in real-life social contexts.
Adaptive Training for Primary School: Through offering programmes designed for nursery school children, allowing them to focus on enhancing literacy skills, boosting social interactions, or developing independent learning strategies and learning campus routine, hoping to provide support academically and socially to better adapt in primary school.
Social Groups: Elevate the skills to manage different emotions and social skills through various gameplays and activities.
Our early education centre offers a range of services, including Individual Training, Group Training, and Assessment & Consultation services. The pricing details are as follows:
| Individual Training | From HK$600 |
| Group Training | From HK$500 |
| Assessment & Consultation | From HK$2,000 |
* The prices listed above are provided as a reference only. For more detailed information about pricing for specific lessons or training programs, please contact our child development centre. You can reach us by phone at 2915 5000 or via WhatsApp at 6772 2546.
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If your child has previously completed assessments, our therapist can provide professional advice based on the evaluation report, helping to identify the most fitting programs offered at our early education centre. Additionally, The Mind Project Child Development Centre values communication with parents in order to gain insights into their expectations, which enables us to recommend course options that align with the child’s learning goals and preferences. For further assistance, parents are welcome to consult with a clinical psychologist at our child development centre in Hong Kong to explore the optimal program for their child.
There are many reasons why children have a lack of attention span, such as poor working memory and difficulty in inhibitory control. Our early education centre has introduced “Attention Social Groups” and “Executive Functioning Groups”, which are designed to enhance children’s memory, attention, impulse control, and emotional management skills through games and different activities.
Every child’s developmental journey is distinct. If parents are concerned about their child’s delayed development, it is advised to seek help from a child development centre during the golden period (from infancy to the age of 6).
The Mind Project Child Development Centre tailors the language of teaching to suit the children’s needs and abilities. All of our therapists can provide instruction in Cantonese, Mandarin, and English.
All therapists at our early education centre hold relevant degrees, qualifications, and expertise in their field, and each has rich experience working with children. They all have the expertise to enhance children’s engagement and enrich their knowledge by considering developmental milestones, individual needs, and learning styles for each child. This tailored approach allows them to deliver the most effective treatments and services aligned with classroom content.
Through cultivating a strong rapport with each child and customising the difficulty levels of various activities, our child development centre’s therapists employ a range of reinforcement strategies to support children’s coping abilities. We will maintain regular communication with parents to address any ongoing challenges or improvements that can be observed. This collaboration between parents and our early education centre aims to identify the underlying reasons for these struggles and explore potential solutions and adjustments in teaching methods to reduce anxiety related to new environments.
Each classroom within our child development centre in Hong Kong is equipped with 24-hour security cameras to ensure constant surveillance. Additionally, our early education centre has selected child-friendly tables with rounded edges, provided soft mats, and installed power socket covers to guarantee the safety of all children in our care. Furthermore, every therapist on our early education centre HK team has completed a Sexual Conviction Record Check (SCRC).
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