Exciting Announcement: DIR Full-Day Programme for Children with Unique Learning Needs (Mongkok East)

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We are excited to announce the launch of our DIR full-day school programme, specially designed for children with unique learning needs, starting in February 2025. Conveniently located just a 5-minute walk from Mongkok East MTR station, our programme offers a holistic, individualised approach that respects each child’s unique learning profile.

 

Who Is This Programme For?

Our DIR programme is tailored for children aged 5 to 12 years who seek an alternative to traditional medical or behavioral approaches. It’s particularly beneficial for families awaiting school placements, providing a nurturing environment that fosters emotional, social, and developmental growth.

 
Our Approach to Learning
 

At TCC, we believe every child has the right to learn in a way that suits them best. Recognising that there is no one-size-fits-all method, we focus on each child’s individual profile to determine their unique learning style. Our programme enhances Functional Emotional Developmental Capacities (FEDCs) through the DIR model, creating enriching experiences where children can engage meaningfully and acquire essential skills.

We emphasise that our programme prioritises the journey of learning over outcomes. By developing foundational skills, we aim to bridge gaps and strengthen each child’s self-esteem. Our commitment is to support every child’s unique profile, ensuring they can access learning in a way that resonates with them.

 

Key Features of Our Programme
  • Individualised Support: We maintain a low staff-to-child ratio, offering group DIRFloortime sessions and weekly one-on-one occupational therapy and speech and language therapy tailored to each child’s needs.
  • Small Group Instruction: With maximum group sizes of 1:3 or 1:4 (depending on learning levels), we ensure personalised attention and effective learning.
  • Strengths-Based Approach: Our educators and therapists employ multi-sensory teaching techniques and evidence-based curricula to celebrate and build on each child’s strengths.
  • Enriched Learning Environment: Our sensory-friendly facilities encourage children to thrive both academically and socially.
 
Focus Areas of Our Programme

Our carefully crafted activities strengthen sensory-affect-motor development, as we believe all learning is rooted in emotional experiences. Key focus areas include:

  • Sensory-Affect-Motor Development: Activities to enhance sensory processing and motor skills, fostering emotional connections to learning.
  • Reflective Thinking: Our curriculum encourages exploration and reflective thinking, nurturing children’s natural curiosity.
  • Creative and Independent Thinking: We create environments that inspire children to see themselves as creative thinkers, fostering independent thought.
  • Positive Self-Image: We help develop a positive self-image, reinforcing each child’s identity and confidence through supportive interactions.
  • Social Cooperation and Moral Responsibility: Collaborative activities build social skills and instill a sense of moral responsibility among peers.
  • Appreciation of the Environment: Children learn to appreciate their surroundings, enhancing their understanding of the world.
  • Fundamental Skills Development: Our program supports children in developing their competencies in the essential skill areas of reading, writing, and arithmetic.

 

Assessment of Children’s Development and Progress

To ensure that each child’s development aligns with the DIR models, we implement a comprehensive assessment strategy:

 

Ongoing Observations : Regular observations during activities help assess children’s emotional, social, and cognitive development.

 

Progress Monitoring : Each child’s progress is tracked against their IEP goals, with regular reviews to ensure objectives remain relevant.

 

Developmental Checklists : Use of checklists specific to the DIR models evaluates skills in emotional regulation, communication, social interaction, and sensory processing.

 

Collaborative Feedback : Involvement of parents and therapists in the assessment process to gather insights about the child’s development at home and in other settings.

 

Standardised Assessments : Where appropriate, standardised assessments are used to evaluate each child’s progress.

Location

HKWMA Education Centre
2/F, 189 Prince Edward Road West, Mongkok

 
Program Fee
Monthly Fee: $20,000
Duration: 12-month period
Total Cost: $240,000 over the year
Includes: All aspects of the program, including individualized support and therapy sessions.

Financial assistance is available on a case-by-case basis.

 
Schedule
Time: 8:50 AM – 3:15 PM
Days: Monday to Friday
 
Class Size
Maximum of 7 children (1:3 Ratio)
 
 
Policy for Discontinuing the Program
Notice Required: One month
Procedure: Inform us at least one month in advance if you wish to withdraw your child from the program. This allows for necessary arrangements to be made.
 

LITTLE EXPLORERS (AGES 3-5)

In our Little Explorers class, we focus on helping children develop their ability to connect and engage with others. We celebrate the use of ideas and meaningful language, while integrating body functions. Through exploration of the world and learning to problem-solve with their bodies, children enhance their social-emotional development.

ADVENTUROUS LEARNERS (AGES 6-8)

The Adventurous Learners class fosters social connections as children articulate their thoughts and understand both verbal and non-verbal communication. Through interaction with peers, they enhance their cognitive and problem-solving skills. They learn to evaluate information, identify problems, andcreate solutions—essential for academic success.

CREATIVE THINKERS (AGES 9-12)

In the Creative Thinkers class, we encourage children to expand their ideas and solve problems effectively, which positively impacts their academic performance. This class fosters collaboration and creativity, promoting deeper engagement with learning concepts and enhancing their ability to navigate social dynamics.

Programme Structure

Please be advised that the program structure provided is for reference only and may change to better adapt to the needs of the children. Additionally, individual therapy sessions will be scheduled within the group schedule.

 

 

Activity &Time

8.50am to 9.40am   General movement

9.40am to 10.15am  Discriminative movement

10.15am to 10.25am Snack Time

10.25am to 10.55am Numbers

10.55am to 11.25am Physical Activities

 11.25am to 12.40pm Lunch/Recess

12.40pm to 12.55pm Story Reading

12.55pm to 13.55pm Visual/Hand/Social

13.55pm to 14.25pm Auditory

14.25pm to 14.45pm Arts/Crafts/Music

14.45pm to 15.15pm Expressive Art

Join Us

To learn more about our DIR Floortime full-day programme for children with unique learning needs, please contact us via WhatsApp at 5593 0251 or email us at info@childrens-centre.com.