Conference | Keynote Speakers | Concurrent Workshops | Fee | Certification Workshops | Enquiry | Remarks

To celebrate the 60th anniversary of Heep Hong Society, we are honoured to invite renowned overseas experts and scholars to Hong Kong to share the latest research findings on strategies to support childern, adolescents and adults with special educational needs. In the afternoon of the event, our multidisciplinary team and scholars from the University of Hong Kong will conduct concurrent workshops to share evidence-based research and practical experiences.

The conference will be conducted in hybrid mode. People around the globe are welcome to join via in-person or live broadcast. In order to provide a deeper understanding and discussion of training strategies for special educational needs among professionals and the general public, we will also be offering multiple certification workshops. Interested individuals are welcome to register.
 

60th Anniversary Conference

Date:	12 January 2024 (Friday)
Time:	9:30am - 5:30pm
Venue:	Grand Hall, Lee Shau Kee Lecture Centre, Centennial Campus, the University of Hong Kong (Location)
Target Audience:	Psychologists, Medical Doctors, Therapists, Social Workers, Nurses, Teachers, Parents and interested parites
Moderator:	Dr TSO, Wan Yee Winnie, Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Paediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, LKS Faculty of Medicine, the University of Hong Kong
Language:	Conference - English with simultaneous interpretation in Cantonese and Putonghua Workshops - Cantonese supplement with English
CME/CNE/CPD applications in process. Please refer to this attachment.

 

Rundown

Time	Topic
9:30am-11:00am	Professor David COGHILL -  Keynote Presentation (I)* - What is new in ADHD? Review of recent findings in children and young people
11:25am-12:45pm	Ms Lorraine SCOTT - Keynote Presentation (II)* - Attention Autism—Teaching natural and spontaneous social communication
12:45pm-2:15pm	Lunch
2:15pm-3:45pm	Concurrent Workshops (1)#
4:00pm-5:30pm	Concurrent Workshops (2)#

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Keynote Speakers

Professor David COGHILL   FMFC Chair of Development Mental Health, Professor of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne Department of Paediatrics and Psychiatry, University of Melbourne, Australia

Ms Lorraine SCOTT   Director,  Attention Autism Limited, United Kingdom

 

Concurrent Workshops (1) - 2:15pm - 3:45pm (Medium of Instruction: Cantonese)

Concurrent Workshops (1)	Speakers
1. Effect of Robot Assisted Training (RAT) on Social & Motor Imitation in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) - A Pilot Clinical Study	Ms CHIK, Ah Man Amanda, Physiotherapist I, Heep Hong Society Ms HUI, Fung Ying Winnie, Physiotherapist Supervisor, Heep Hong Society
2. Employment Support for Youth with SEN: A Paradigm Shift	Ms YUEN, Miu Ching Cheri, Occupational Therapist Supervisor, Heep Hong Society Ms TSANG, Sheung Man Sammi, Occupational Therapist, Heep Hong Society Mr CHENG, Kwong Yin Vergo, Educational Psychologist I, Heep Hong Society
3. iReadiLearn: Supporting Children at-Risk of/ Diagnosed with SpLD through Paired-Reading	Ms HO, Fai Ling Vania, Educational Psychologist I, Heep Hong Society  Ms NG, Yee Man Kaylor, Speech Therapist I, Heep Hong Society
4. Management of Children with Medical Complexity	Dr LEE, So Lun, Honorary Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Paediatrics & Adolescent Medicine, the University of Hong Kong
5. SMART to Write - Book Launch Presentation A Comprehensive Handwriting Training Strategy that Integrates Sensory Integration and Child Development Theories	Ms CHAN, Man Yee Jamie, Senior Occupational Therapist, Heep Hong Society Ms HO, Kin Nga Cindy, Occupational Therapist I, Heep Hong Society
6. Supporting Children and Adolescents with Brain Injury	Dr TSO, Wan Yee Winnie, Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Paediatrics & Adolescent Medicine, the University of Hong Kong Prof LEE, Mei Chun Tatia, Chair Professor, Department of Psychology, the University of Hong Kong
7. The Impact of Animal Assisted Intervention (AAI) Dogs on Children with Special Needs	Dr WONG, Hing Sang Wilfred, Project Manager, the University of Hong Kong Ms TSO Amy, Honorary Tutor, Department of Paediatrics & Adolescent Medicine, the University of Hong Kong
8. Training with Innovative Technology to Promote Attention & Motor Function in Children with Special Educational Needs (SEN)	Ms MAK, Yim Ling Crystal, Physiotherapist I, Heep Hong Society Ms LI, Leut Ying Karina, Physiotherapist I, Heep Hong Society

Concurrent Workshops (2) - 4:00pm - 5:30pm (Medium of Instruction: Cantonese)

Concurrent Workshops (2)	Speakers
1. Brain Challenge Intervention (BCI) Program - A Comprehensive Self-Management Intervention for ADHD Secondary School Students	Mr YEUNG, Chi Kai Eddie, Occupational Therapist Supervisor, Heep Hong Society Mr NG, Ka Fai, Project Manager, Heep Hong Society
2. Equipping High-Functioning ASD Adults for Work - Multimodal Interpersonal Communication Skills Training	Ms NG, Wai Man Helen, Speech Therapist I, Heep Hong Society Mr LAM, Kin Yan Kent, Speech Therapist I, Heep Hong Society
3. Implement a Strengths-based Case Management Model in Talent School - Experience and Case Sharing	Ms LEUNG, Man Yee Irene, Project Manager, Heep Hong Society  Ms LO, Yuen Yee Chloe, Assistant Project Manager, Heep Hong Society
4. Milestone of Inclusive Preschool Support Service Development – Integration of OPRS and Tier 1 for Supporting Preschool Children with Diverse Needs	Mr CHENG, Kwong Yin Vergo, Educational Psychologist I, Heep Hong Society Ms CHUNG, Wing Yee, Senior Special Child Care Worker, Heep Hong Society
5. Properly Teach SEN to Engage in Sports: Curriculum, Skills, and Experiences Sharing	Mr HO, Ka Wa, Project Manager, Centre for Special Educational Needs and Inclusive Education, the Education University of Hong Kong Mr KWOK Wing Hung, Hong Kong Tennis Association Coach and Person in charge of ASD Tennis Training Program, Heep Hong Society
6. Sensory Processing Intervention for Infants / Children Born with Prematurity	Ms CHENG, Siu Joyce, Occupational Therapist Supervisor, Heep Hong Society
7. Summer Intensive Physiotherapy Training Program for Children with Physical Handicap (PH)	Ms YIP, Shu Na Sheila, Senior Physiotherapist, Heep Hong Society
8. Parenting and Emotional Support for SEN Families	Mr CHAN, Kam Chung Stanley, Educational Psychologist, Thomas Jing Centre for Mindfulness Research and Training, the Chinese University of Hong Kong

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Fee*

	Full Day	Half Day
Early Bird Offer (Before 21 Dec 2023)	HK$600	HK$320
Regular Price	HK$650	HK$350
Broadcast AM: Live streaming(ZOOM) PM: Catch-up	HK$800	-
Concessionary (Students, HHS Parents, Disabled, Elderly)	HK$520	-

*Please fill in the form and contact Ms Cheung on 2784 7700 or Ms Leung on 3618 6701 if payment via cheque.

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Certification Workshops

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Online Registration & Enquiry

Tel: 2784 7700 (Ms Cheung) / 3618 6701 (Ms Leung)

Whatsapp: 5916 8177 

Remarks

1.        Registration
i.         Online registration can be made. Participants will receive a confirmation email upon scussesful registration.
ii.        Participants should check carefully the event details of the conference and/or workshops, such as date and time when registration.
iii.       If participants are unavailable to participate in the conference or workshops, the related fee can neither be refunded nor transferred.
iv.       Heep Hong Society reserves the right of final acceptance of applications.
v.        The registration can only be refunded should the event be cancelled due to decision made by the organizer.

2.       Oversubscription or Cancellation
i.        If registration are oversubscribed before the deadline, Heep Hong Society will stop accepting applications without further notice. Participants may apply to be placed on the waiting list.
ii.        Heep Hong Society reserves the right to change the speakers, date, time, venue, quota and contents of the conference and workshops without prior notice.

3.       General reminders
i.        In order not to delay the proceedings of the conference and workshops, we request your cooperation to be punctual. No further reminder will be issued.
ii.       Recording in audio or video or in any form is not allowed during the conference and workshops.
iii.       Copying, duplicating, publishing, uploading or distributing of the course materials in any form, either online or offline, is strictly prohibited.
iv.       Babysitting services will not be provided during the conference and workshops.
v.        The conference will be recorded by Heep Hong Society for review and evaluation purpose. Any participant who does not consent to such arrangement shall notify staff of Heep Hong Society before the event starts

4.       Arrangement of Bad Weather
i.        The A.M. and P.M. sessions will be cancelled when Typhoon Signal No.8 (or above), Black Rainstorm Warning Signal or Extreme Conditions is hoisted two hours before the start of the conference or workshops. The conference and workshops will be conducted as scheduled under other weather conditions.

5.       Personal Information Collection Statement
i.        Heep Hong Society undertakes to comply with the requirements of the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance to ensure that personal data kept are accurate and secured. Your personal information (including name, email address, etc) may be used by Heep Hong Society for the purposes of sending organizational updates, fundraising appeals, event invitations, surveys and other communication and marketing materials to you via telephone, post and/or electronic mails. If you do not wish to receive any communication from us, please email your full name in both Chinese and English, together with your telephone number and email address to aped@heephong.org.
ii.        Participants should provide accurate information in the registration form. Heep Hong Society shall not be liable to any loss if the Society is failed to contact the applicant for any changes of the event.