MOTIVATION
Unmotivated Children:
Motivating the Unmotivated Child
Relocation:
Help Your Child Cope With Moving
ACADEMIC
Audio books:
The Benefits of Audio Books for Children
Benefits of Audiobooks for All Readers
Everyday Maths
Early Learning Areas / Mathematics
SUPPORT
ADHD:
ADHD Articles
ADHD Articles: Parents
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder ADHD (Article published by MultiSport HK)
"ADHD is a syndrome characterised by agitated behaviour and an inability to focus on tasks". (...)"ADHD often causes poor academic performance (...) Although school is often the focus of problems in these children they often have difficulties making friends and their behaviour puts stress on the family". (...)"Behavioural techniques may be very helpful and should be tried in all cases".(...)"This article is a brief overview of ADHD, the most common behavioural disorder in childhood. In general it is best to seek professional advice sooner rather than later.”
Dyslexia: helping Dyslexic children
Dyslexia Online
7 Ways to help dyslexic children succeed
Growing up and moving to Hong Kong: issues on Expat children
Schooling in Hong Kong (Article published by Expat Focus)
The article describes the pressure that may occur in Hong Kong on Expat children when they need to adjust to a different system of education and to face cultural differences.
Prevalence of Sleep Problems in Hong Kong Primary School Children (Article published by CHEST)
Different sleep disorders and academic performance in Hong Kong school children
Expat children need extra help in adjusting (Article by Psychotherapist Cathy Tsang-Feign)
Transient families, frequent relocation can affect children behaviour and performances
Having and raising children in Hong Kong (Article by How To)
Background: Fiona Styles (BA) Hons Cert ED (PCET).
