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The Problem with Mouth Breathing

September 15, 2020BFDC, Hong Kong, Lisp, mouth breathing, speech pathology, speech therapy, Stephanie Eber, tongue thrust

Constant mouth breathing can cause speech disorders, dental problems, enlarged adenoids and tonsils, and change the shape of the face. By Stephanie Eber, Speech Pathologist.

Speech Therapy for Children with Down Syndrome

September 8, 2020BFDC, Down Syndrome, Hong Kong, speech therapy, Stephanie Eber, swallowing

With support from a Speech Pathologist, children with Down Syndrome will see improvements in speech and language skills, as well as feeding and swallowing.

The ‘Covid slide’: is lockdown causing your children’s education to fall behind?

August 27, 2020BFDC, coronavirus, covid slide, Covid-19, Henrik Hoeg, Hong Kong, Literacy, Scmp

There has been a growing discussion among parents of a possible “Covid slide”. What can you do about it? By BFDC Managing Director, Henrik Hoeg.

Anger as a Sign of Learning Difficulties

August 27, 2020ADD, ADHD, Anger, anger management, ASD, BFDC, Children, Dr. Roy Chan, Dyslexia, Hong Kong, learning difficulty

Tantrums and meltdowns typically subside in kids after the age of 7 years. If your child does not seem to be gaining emotional maturity, it may be a sign of...

We are moving!

August 6, 2020BFDC, Central, Hong Kong, moving

We will be moving to a new location in Central on Saturday, August 8, 2020. Our new address is on D'Aguilar Street, however the entrance is on Wing Wah Lane.

Dealing with angry outbursts in children

August 3, 2020Anger, anger management, BFDC, Children, Dr. Roy Chan, Hong Kong, Parenting, tantrum

Does your young or school-aged child have angry outbursts? Holding and containing are two strategies parents can use to manage a child's escalating anger. By Dr. Roy Chan.

Does my child need support?

July 13, 2020BFDC, comprehension, home learning, home school, Hong Kong, parents, psychoeducational assessment, retention

Months of home schooling gave parents an unimpeded view of their child's cognitive skills and academic abilities. Some are very concerned with what they saw. An assessment can help.

Why it’s good to talk

July 3, 2020best practice, BFDC, communication, Hong Kong, Marianne Lagutaine, parents, School, teachers

In person or online, communication between parents and teachers is essential for sharing information and solving potential problems. By Marianne Lagutaine MA (AThr), MA (Coun).

When your child self-harms

June 29, 2020Anxiety, BFDC, burning, cutting, mental health, self-harm, self-injury, Suicide, Teens

Self-harm is an unhealthy coping mechanism for dealing with emotional pain and stress. If your child self-harms, listen compassionately, and get help.