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Mission Statement:
To help all children in Macau grow into
healthy, productive, independent, and
happy adults - especially those
children challenged with
developmental, communication, and
learning disorders; such as Autism,
Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, and others.
Philosophy: Every Child Deserves
Equal
Opportunities!
Macau Child Development Macau Child Development Macau Child Development Macau Child Development
AssociationAssociationAssociationAssociation is a non-profit
association established in 2004 by
parents and other members of the
community.
Motto: Helping children reach for the STARS!
ANNUAL REPORT 2011
Phone Number: 288 33024 / 288 32106 Website: www.macaukids.org
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2011 HIGHLIGHTS
PROGRAMS AND SERVICES
- Early Intervention Program
- Formative Years Program
- Occupational Therapy
- Speech Therapy
- Special Education Therapy
- Integrate Learning Through
Play Activities
- Formative Years Program
- ABA/Discrete Trial Training
- Family Counseling
- Summer Activities
- Inclusive Pilot Program at
School of the Nations
ADVOCACY
- Inclusive Education
- School Placement for Children
- Individual Education Plan
- New School Construction
FUND-RAISING
- Macau TrailHiker
- PokerStars Charity Event
- Macau Social Welfare Bureau
- Macao Foundation
- Wynn Macau
- The Venetian
- Jones Lang LaSalle
- Grand Lapa Macau
- Holiday Inn Macau
AWARENESS
- Mother’s Day
- Father’s Day
- International Children’s Day
- World Autism Awareness Day
- Halloween Party
- Macau TrailHiker
- Christmas Party
PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION
- Staff Training Seminars
- University of Macau Interns
- Volunteer Opportunities
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About Us 4 Message from the President 5 - Early Intervention Program (EIP) 6 - Formative Years Support Program (FYP) 8 - Occupational Therapy (OT) 10 - Speech Therapy (ST) 11 - Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) / Discrete Trial Training (DTT) 13 - Special Education 13 - Family Counseling and Support 15 - Inclusive Pilot Program at the School of the Nations 16 - Internship and Volunteering 17 - World Autism Awareness Day Celebration 18 - Mother’s Day Celebration 20 - Father’s Day Celebration 21 - International Children’s Day Celebration 22 - Summer Activities 23 - Halloween Party 24 - Macau Trailhiker 25 - Christmas Party 26 - MCDA Sponsors 27 - Staff Professional Development Trainings 32 - Synergies 33 - Team Building 34 - MCDA’s Dream 35 - MCDA’s 2011 Financial Report 37 - MCDA’s 2011 Sponsors 39 - Sponsored Publication 40 - Letters of Appreciation from Parents and Families 41 - The Child Being Misunderstood 45
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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About Us:
Macau Child Development Association is a non-profit association established in 2004 by parents and other members of the community.
Philosophy:
Every Child Deserves Equal Opportunities! Every Child Can Be Helped! It is their right
Vision:
Our vision is to become a one-stop source for families to find services, information, and other resources to help their children living with Autism, learning difficulties, and other developmental disorders. We also aim to ensure that our services are affordable for as many Macau families as possible.
Mission:
To help all children in Macau grow into healthy, productive, independent, and happy adults - especially those children challenged with developmental, communication, and learning disorders; such as Autism, Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, and others.
Goals:
• To help children with special needs grow and develop their abilities • To facilitate integration and inclusion in the community, school, family. • To raise public awareness on early childhood intervention and its benefits • To provide a range of services, therapies, treatments, and educational programs that meet the
individual needs of children in Macau base on international standards • To create local and international connections that will promote multi-disciplinary approaches for
children with Autism and learning difficulties • To establish partnerships and synergies with other local and international organizations which
share the same goals • To be a liaison across Macau's communities and other agencies involved in child welfare and
education • To increase public awareness of Autism and other developmental disorders as treatable conditions • To work to influence policy within government organizations to offer public health initiatives and
policy changes • To solicit and collect funds for the accomplishment of these goals
Motto:
Helping Children Reach for their Stars!
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A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT
Dear Parents, Members and Friends,
As I contemplate on what MCDA has done for the past seven years, I am proud of all that we accomplished. This would not have been possible without the many generous supporters who have believed in our aim and vision of helping the children of Macau.
Sincerely,
Macau has grown into a world-class business and tourist city. The forces of economic globalization have significantly impacted people’s lives. Years ago, parents like me with children with Autism and Learning Difficulties had no place to go other than mentally handicapped institutions. Services for our children like Speech Therapy and Occupational Therapy were not available. Parents were left with the hard choice of locking their children in the comfort of their homes, accepting that there is no available service, or leaving Macau. MCDA was created to prevent this cruel reality from happening. We know that change doesn’t come overnight; we already see some services emerging to provide effective answers to these children and I am glad Macau’s awareness on Autism and other related developmental and learning disorders has significantly increased. However, I continue witnessing many parents facing the same dilemmas, as the needs remain bigger than the answers in Macau. It is our intent to continue working to achieve our goals by collaborating with other institutions and Macao’s government to create a deeper understanding and increase awareness of this social need. In view of that, in December, MCDA has launched a campaign to gain the support to build a SCHOOL and THERAPY CENTER for ALL children no matter who they are, what their parents do, what language they speak, what their religion is, whether they are a boy or girl, what their culture is, whether they have a disability or disorder, whether they are rich or poor. Macao’s law is education for all, and we strongly believe in it! This school aims to bridge the gap and create balance in our education system. Some people may see this DREAM is unnecessary. Some people may not understand the things we are advocating for. But children on our waiting list scream too loud for us to ignore this reality. Therefore, MCDA will stand beside the parents and the children who need such a place… a school and therapy services to attend…. where they will feel safe and respected, where their individual needs are met and where equal opportunity is given.
Once again, our appreciation for taking this road of change with us!
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Early Intervention Program (EIP) The EIP in MCDA is a program designed especially for children aged 1 – 4 that may have developmental, communication, and/or social delay, attention difficulties and/or autism symptoms, among others. This program focuses on areas of development, such as: gross motor, fine motor, language, cognitive, pre-writing, personal and self-help skills. Services offered in this program are: Integrated Learning Through Play Activity, Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Psycho-motor Therapy, Behavior Modification Intervention, Floor Time, Home Program, among others in individual therapy sessions or group therapy sessions. In 2011, a total of 48 children benefitted from these services. Our aim for 2012 is to support the 50 more children in our waiting-list.
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本人相信 MCDA 真的擁有想幫助我們這班有問
題小孩的心。上 ILTPA 超過一年時間,小兒每
星期也渴望快些到星期日上堂的時間。加上專
業有愛心的導師,真的在此說聲「多謝多謝」!
“I believe that MCDA could help my child to further improve his weaknesses. I learned from my friends that MCDA is a responsible association who really helps and has concerns for children at need.”
- Ms. Peng
Early Intervention Program
“MCDA is one of the limited professional associations in Macau that can provide the therapies that can help a child with autistic features to develop properly.” - Mr. Yung
“MCDA has the heart and capability to help my child develop his skills. They’ve been very helpful and concern on my child’s over-all well-being.”
- Mrs. Jurado
Early Intervention Program had been successful in preparing children for their integration in the family,
mainstream school, and in the society.
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Formative Years Program (FYP)
These are individual and/or integrated groups for children with autism or learning difficulties. The FYP in MCDA is a program is for children 5 – 14 years that may be presenting difficulties at school such as, developmental, communication, emotional and/or social, attention difficulties and/or autism. These programs focus on skills, such as: following instructions, dealing with transitions,
developing enough environment modifications, promoting cognitive, emotional,
communication/social skills and comprehension skills in order to promote school
achievement and a better integration at school, home and community settings.
Services offered in this program are: Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Psycho-motor Therapy, Behavior Modification Intervention, Educational Psychology, Special Education, Academic Support, Home Program, School Program, Advocacy, among others. A total of 40 children received these services in 2011. By 2012, we hope to help at least 50 additional children who are on our waiting-list.
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In 2011, MCDA was able to provide these services to 40
children. By 2012, we hope to help at least other 50 children
that are in our waiting-list.
FORMATIVE YEARS
PROGRAM HELPS CHILDREN LEARN STRATEGIES
AND METHODS TO OVERCOME THEIR
DIFFICULTIES.
CHILDREN ARE TAUGHT HOW TO
COPE WITH SCHOOL WORK AND
ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS FOR
PROPER INCLUSION.
我相信 MCDA有專業的人材,對孩子有耐
心,所以很希望在 MCDA接受治療。
- Ms. Ho
兩年前曾在貴機構接受治療,故現今希望
能繼續接受治療,並且知道貴機構有專業
知識的隊伍。小兒已經錯誤了很多時間,
患有讀寫障礙,但至今仍未確切到幫助他
的途徑。故很祈望能在貴機構得到適當的
幫助,使他改進。
- 余小姐
“MCDA programs are appropriate to my
child’s needs.”
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Occupational Therapy (OT) Occupational therapists assess the motor and visual-motor, cognitive-perceptual, sensory and everyday functional skills of the child. All these have a direct and/or indirect effect on the child's learning process. OT benefits a child with autism and/or other developmental issues through the maintenance, improvement, and/or introduction of skills necessary for the child to participate as independently as possible in meaningful life activities at school, home and community. Such skills include:
• visual skills for reading and writing
• fine motor skills required for holding objects while handwriting or cutting with scissors
• sitting, posture, or perceptual skills, such as telling the differences between colors, shapes, and sizes
• daily living skills, such as toilet training, dressing, brushing teeth, and other grooming skills
• gross motor skills used for walking or riding a bike
• play, coping, self-help, problem solving, communication, and social skills
A total of 88 children were helped through OT in 2011. We hope to increase these numbers to 120 children as we have 200 children in our waiting-list.
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SPEECH THERAPY
因為有了 MCDA 的幫助,讓我的兒
子能得到適當的治療及協助,讓他能
得到改善,提升自理及語言能力,適
應學習生活及融入社會,健康快樂地
成長。- 陳小姐
希望能解決和改善我兒子的語言問題。
- 劉小姐
“My child requires help to improve his speech, and I, as a parent, would
like to learn from MCDA how to help him.”
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY
“MCDA had been providing occupational
therapy services for my son for the past
year. The MCDA therapist has really
helped my son, I wish there were even
more services available.”- Mrs. Chan
“MCDA is the only organization that
provides OT subsidy to the children in
which I really appreciate their kind help.” -
Ms. Tam
““““MCDAMCDAMCDAMCDA 提供職業治療給本人的兒子提供職業治療給本人的兒子提供職業治療給本人的兒子提供職業治療給本人的兒子,,,,這正是他極度需要的這正是他極度需要的這正是他極度需要的這正是他極度需要的。。。。他需要學習自己照他需要學習自己照他需要學習自己照他需要學習自己照
顧自己顧自己顧自己顧自己,,,,否則將來我們否則將來我們否則將來我們否則將來我們((((父母父母父母父母))))死後死後死後死後,,,,他便不能照顧自己他便不能照顧自己他便不能照顧自己他便不能照顧自己,,,,我希望這項服務能提我希望這項服務能提我希望這項服務能提我希望這項服務能提
升他的自理能力升他的自理能力升他的自理能力升他的自理能力。。。。””””
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Speech Therapy (ST)
MCDA can say that there are children without a voice - literally. They are not able
to speak at all, while children of the same age are talking a lot “like parrots”,
experimenting with new sounds and new words combinations all the time. These kids
are intelligent. They know what they want to say - but the words just will not come out. It
is frustrating and agonizing for them and their parents. Tens of thousands of children
around the world do not have a speech delay - they have a serious speech disorders. If
they do not receive intensive and proper therapy at a very young age - they may never
speak properly. The aim of ST in MCDA is to help these children in Macau.
A Speech Therapist performs a comprehensive evaluation and offers services of
language-based learning skills that helps identify strengths and weaknesses in the
following skills: Auditory comprehension, Expressive language ability, Phonemic
awareness (ability to process speech sounds), Current reading level (decoding and
comprehension), Processing of higher-level language (inferences, idioms, etc.),
Language formulation in writing, Spelling , Auditory and visual memory, Vocabulary
level , Word-finding abilities, among others.
A total of 35 children were helped through ST in 2011. We hope to increase these
numbers to 100 children as we have 150 children on our waiting-list.
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Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)/ Discrete Trial Training (DTT)
The DTT and ABA is a teaching method that works on
behaviorally-based interventions, using visual, organization and
self-control strategies in a structured teaching environment, for
children with autism. They often face many deficits and
difficulties in learning (Romancyzk in Maurice, 1996). Discrete-
trial training can help to compensate these difficulties. ABA
works on: attention, motivation, communication, stimulus
control, generalization, cause-effect learning and observational
learning, perspective taking and understanding of social and behavioral expectations.
A session discrete trial is a single cycle of a behaviorally-based instruction routine. done
it , several times in succession, a few times a day, over a period days (or even longer)
until the skill is mastered.
SPECIAL EDUCATION
Our special education teachers work
with children and youths who have a variety
and levels of developmental and learning
disabilities, such as Autism and Dyslexia.
Ranging from severe, moderate, mild, they
adapt the general education curriculum, have
knowledge in Pedagogy and are equipped to
create programs which meet the child’s
individual needs. Primarily teaching them life skills and basic literacy, instructing the
students at the elementary, middle and secondary school level, and inclusively work
with infants and toddlers.
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ABA/DISCRETE TRIAL TRAINING
“We have seen great improvements with
my grandson. Before he never talks, now
he is like a chatter box. He is now able to
express what he wants, and we thank
MCDA for that. We know that he needs to
control his impulsivity, but we are
already happy in what we see in him. We
are willing to lend our support to MCDA
as much as we can.”
- Mrs. Basilio
“The school said that my son has improved a lot since he started his therapies
at MCDA. I am giving you this copy of school report as a proof that my son has
progressed. Thank you for your help.”
SPECIAL EDUCATION “MCDA staff has helped my daughter
improve in a number of ways: she has
developed better social skills and plays
better now with younger children. She
is also showing that she is able to make
good decisions. Moving forward, she
needs continuous support to improve,
as well, as educational integration.” –
Mr. Lei
我希望 MCDA 能夠繼續提供教育治療。
-莫小姐
能為女兒得到更完善的支援。- 林小姐
Children who have any kind of disability should have special care and
support, so that they can lead full and independent lives.
Article 23 UN Convention on the Rights of the Child
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MCDA’s constant emotional support and counseling for the
parents, caregivers, and family members often reduces
feelings of frustration, remorse and helplessness.
Parents and family members undergo a normal psycho-
emotional process when faced with unexpected issues:
such as not having a typical child or discovering that the
child may have developmental issues.
Families need counseling in order to receive advice and
support to help them adjust and respond to the child's
difficulties, and overcome the issues that will affect their
entire family and their future.
MCDA believes parents, guardians and caregivers, play an
important role for the children’s success.
FAMILY
COUNSELING AND
SUPPORT
· Training
· Workshops
· Home Visits
· Hands-On Practice
· One-on-One Coaching“
“The family is the foundation
of the society; it is
the basic unit of the society.”
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Inclusive Pilot Program at the School of the Nations (Early Intervention Classroom)
The Inclusive Pilot Program at the School of the Nations aimed to provide educational services that meet the diverse needs of the students, comprised of academic support, therapies and adaptive techniques for, but not limited to, children with developmental and learning difficulties (e.g. autism, dyslexia, speech, language or communication difficulties, etc.) that may hinder their academic progress, using English language as the medium of instruction. The program covered kindergarten education, following the Early Intervention Program.
The objectives of MCDA-SON’s Inclusive Pilot Program included: developing educational goals according to a child’s individual abilities while understanding that students do not need to have the same educational goals to learn together in regular classes. A small class of 6 children with sensory issues who cannot cope with regular class sizes, created an inclusive environment in ways that focused on students reaching their optimum potential, providing academic learning support that is adapted and patterned to SON’s existing curriculum, rendering the vital therapeutic services to the students to reach the goal of the inclusion such as OT, ST, Special
Education, and other related therapies, identifying the benefits of inclusive education for the whole school community: principal, teachers, staff, parents and mainstream students, training teachers about different ways of teaching and learning so that students with varying abilities and strengths can learn together, creating awareness in the school community about developmental and learning difficulties in children and providing assistance to parents and designing a Resource Classroom.
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MCDA serves as a platform for university students particularly those who are in the field of psychology and education to interact, learn, experience and develop their skills in helping children with developmental disorders or learning difficulties. The programs that they participated in are Early Intervention and Formative Years Program. MCDA opened its doors for internship and practicum to continually help Macau young adults in their professional development and guide them in their future careers.
INTERNSHIP AND VOLUNTEERING
"The road to success is not crowded, because while most are looking for ways to take, the truly
successful people are finding ways to give. With a giving attitude,
every situation is an opportunity for success." – Unknown
University of Macau Psychology
Master’s Internship Program
Special Education Master’s Student
Volunteer from Taiwan
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By raising awareness we embraced acceptance of our differences. We take one step closer to achieving MCDA’s goals. At this activity there were around 70 participants. We hope they helped spread the understanding of Autism.
WORLD Autism
Awareness DAY CELEBRATION
“Paint Your Hands Blue Stand for Autism”
` (April 30, 2011, Edif. Mei Tou Kok, Taipa, Macau)
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World Autism Awareness World Autism Awareness World Autism Awareness World Autism Awareness DAY DAY DAY DAY CELEBRATIONCELEBRATIONCELEBRATIONCELEBRATION
MCDA had an Open Day where the OT Room was set up as a small cinema and social play activities. The children had a comfortable place to play and watch fun movies. There were several movie session, for the different age groups. In total 25 children participated from a local school and our association members. This activity was created to enhance acceptance among the children. Snacks and games were offered for the children throughout the activity. Informational pamphlets on Autism were distributed to raise awareness.
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The occasion was very simple. MCDA gathered moms from the Early Intervention Program
for a 2-hour of sharing, playing and eating.
Moms shared their most memorable and heartfelt experiences with their children from the
day they first said “MOM” to the day they first walk to school.
MOTHER’S DAY CELEBRATIONMOTHER’S DAY CELEBRATIONMOTHER’S DAY CELEBRATIONMOTHER’S DAY CELEBRATION
“We Are Proud of You” (May 08, 2011, MCDA Center, Taipa, Macau)
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FAFAFAFATHER’S DAY THER’S DAY THER’S DAY THER’S DAY CELEBRATIONCELEBRATIONCELEBRATIONCELEBRATION
“I love DAD” (June, 2011, Taipa, Macau)
MCDA fathers have the special place in our hearts. On June 19, 2011 we celebrated their day, with fun activities and games to share with their children and loved ones. We want to honor the fathers and appreciate their hard work on raising their children. MCDA is a family-oriented service.
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INTERNATIONAL INTERNATIONAL INTERNATIONAL INTERNATIONAL CHILDRENCHILDRENCHILDRENCHILDREN’S DAY ’S DAY ’S DAY ’S DAY CELEBRATIONCELEBRATIONCELEBRATIONCELEBRATION
(June, 2011, Taipa, Macau)
MCDA is an association that advocates for the children’s rights, especially the rights of children with disabilities. Integration and acceptance in the community is a vital one, therefore we organized the activities such as the visit to the Macau Science Center where 60 children accompanied by 20 adults had an excellent educational day.
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During the summer activities, MCDA continued to offer therapy, services and social activities with a twitch of FUN. We encourage children’s creativity, imagination and the joy of learning. About 80 children enjoyed a wonderful and meaningful summer. Activities provided included: English, Portuguese, Chinese classes; Arts & Crafts; Cooking, Pretend Plays among others.
SUMMER SUMMER SUMMER SUMMER ACTIVITIESACTIVITIESACTIVITIESACTIVITIES
(August - September 2011, Taipa,
Macau)
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50 participants got dressed up and spooky for 2011 Halloween party fun games and trick and treat activities were held. Children and adults had a lot of fun. Don’t we look good in our costumes?
HALLOWEEN PARTY HALLOWEEN PARTY HALLOWEEN PARTY HALLOWEEN PARTY (October --, 2011, Taipa, Macau)
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Trailhiker
Macau TrailHIKER (November 05, 2011, Taipa, Macau)
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The organizers of the Macau TrailHiker, from Upward Bound Unlimited and Mr. Kowie Geldenhuys from the Macau Daily Times donated 125000.00 MOP to both MCDA and ARTM. These funds helped MCDA to cover the occupational therapy salary fees and professional training. Macau TrailHiker is truly a fun sport community event that helps worthy causes and has been one of MCDA’s generous supporters.
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The organizers of the Macau TrailHiker, Mr. Robert Kirby from Upward Bound Unlimited and Mr. Kowie Geldenhuys
donated 125000.00 MOP to
er the occupational therapy salary fees and professional training. Macau TrailHiker is truly a fun sport community event that helps worthy causes and has been one of MCDA’s
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80 Children and their families gathered with us at the Taipa Center on the 17th of December for a fantastic gift that MCDA managed to organize. They received donated bicycles from Hogan Lovells LLP.and very cute ginger bread man cookies donated from the Galaxy Macau. Children had a wonderful time playing, singing and the surprise visit from Santa. They enjoyed riding their new bicycles.
Christmas PartyChristmas PartyChristmas PartyChristmas Party (December 2011, Taipa, Macau)
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The sponsorship helped 10 Chinese speaking
children with Autism or Learning Difficulties
from low-income households to be supported
with individual (1:1) therapy sessions and a
group therapy on a weekly basis.
Thank you WYNN
MACAU for the generous
donation of MOP96,000!
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MCDA is very grateful to the Macau
Foundation for the MOP 500 000.00
funds which were used to cover the buying
of equipment, running activities and
operating costs.
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The sponsorship helped
10 Chinese speaking children with Autism or
Learning Difficulties from low-income
households to be supported with individual (1:1)
therapy sessions and a group therapy on a
weekly basis.
Thank you Venetian
Macau for the generous
donation of MOP96,000!
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PokerStars Mr. Danny
McDonagh commitment and
financial assistance of
MOP192,000 was incredibly
helpful and allowed us to
reach our goal of providing
services and support to 10
Macau local children.
We are truly grateful!
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It is one of the most important and crucial services that MCDA provides to children, families and the community. Early Intervention Program is aimed at younger children that may have or probable to have developmental delays. It is a comprehensive, coordinated and multidisciplinary intervention that involves combinations of programs, therapies and activities. The sooner the child receives intervention, the greater the possibility of reaching his/hers potential. Early intervention can be remedial or preventive in nature--remediating existing developmental problems or preventing their occurrence.
It focuses on helping children with social integration in a school setting, coping with following instructions, environment modifications (coping with transitions at school), communication skills, and comprehension skills.
Without the financial subvention
from Instituto de Accao Social to
help 30 children, MCDA could not
have achieved its goals of helping
the children in 2011.
Services sponsored by IAS:
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3-Day Intensive Hands on Training in Discrete Trial
Teaching
2-Day Hands on Teaching Interactions: A
Conversational Approach to Intervention Workshop
3-Day Intensive Hands on Behavioral Training
Workshop
Public Speaking: Public speaking is very important
especially when you need to give awareness of a social
need as is the difficulties that the children are facing,
therefore the MCDA Administrative Staff attended the
Dynamic Presentation Skills workshop.
Due to her caring character, Valerie (OT) has attended training courses to acquire professional knowledge to cater the needs of the children. Teacher Training Course for Autistic Children Training Skills──held by Heep Hong Society (協康會 ) in Hong Kong “that covers:
• TEACCH
• DIR(Developmental, Individual-Difference, Relationship-Based model)/ Floor time
• Sensory integration
• Social adaptation and interaction
Staff Professional Development Trainings
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MCDA received a visit from Hong Kong Pou Leung Kuk, 16 professionals from the area of Speech Therapist came. MCDA aims to form synergies with local and international institutions so we can make our scope of service larger and share information to meet the needs of all the children. Hoping and aiming that there won’t be a child without support. MCDA have programs for synergies. In addition, MCDA also trains volunteers from different universities and organizations.
Synergies
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Team Building
We have supported each other as a team, in good and in difficult times. We know that MCDA must continue to reach our aim, help children reach for their stars!
MERRY CHRISTMAS from MCDA!
Chinese lunch gathering, sharing our cultures
Get well soon! We care about each other.
Welcoming our Speech Therapist.
Happy Birthday Occupational Therapist
Welcoming the NEW YEAR!
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MCDA’s DREAM
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MCDA’s
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DREAMCDA’s DREAM
MCDA’s 2011 Financial Report
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MCDA’s 2011 Financial Report
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The above sponsors are not listed in any particular order.
Without your support MCDA would not be
a reality!
MCDA’s 2011 Sponsors
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Thank you for supporting us and
awareness
Spo
Macau Closer
Macau Sports Weekly
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Thank you for supporting us and sharing
Sponsored Publications
Macau POST Daily
Sports Weekly Macau Daily Times
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sharing
Sponsored Publications
Macau Daily Times
Hoje Macau
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Letter s of Appreciation
from Parents and Families
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Letter s of Appreciation
from Parents and Families
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Letter s of Appreciation
from Parents and Families
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Letter s of Appreciation
from Parents and Families
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They take more than
their share of time and
resources.
I understand it’s hard for
him, but we all have
difficulties.
I’m so disappointed by
his performance.
Why should I give her special
treatment? It just isn’t fair to the
other students.
Her goals are so
unrealistic.
He’s just looking for
an easy way out.
His sister was so
successful…what
happened to him?
She’ll never pass!
(graduate, amount to
anything)
She doesn’t look like
she has a learning
disorder
What’s wrong with
you? He’s just
slow.
I don’t know what to do. I’m
not a specialist.
You have so much
potential if you’d only
use it.
You’re careless! (lazy,
dumb, stupid,
unmotivated) You’re not paying
attention He makes so many
careless errors.
Don’t worry! He’ll
outgrow it!
Let’s face it. She’s just
not that bright.
Why does it take you do
long?
This student doesn’t belong
here. He doesn’t have what it
takes. You’re just not trying
hard enough.
She knew the lesson
yesterday.
Learning Disabilities don’t
really exist. It’s just a nice
name for stupid.
Yes, I know about LD
students. They’re the
ones that see
backwards.
Does he have mental
retardation?
I don`t want my child to
be near him.
She disturbed the
class.
Don`t listen to him,
he`s different.
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