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Child Development, Learning, and Family Interventions

Date & Time:	2026/10/17 (Saturday) 03:00 p.m. - 05:00 p.m.
Venue:	Hong Kong Central Library (Lecture Theatre, G/F)
Speaker:	Dr. Catrina LIU (Research Assistant Professor, Department of Applied Social Sciences, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University) Professor SO Wing Chee, Catherine (Professor, Department of Educational Psychology, The Chinese University of Hong Kong)
Organiser:	Jointly organised by the Hong Kong Public Libraries and Research Grants Council of University Grants Committee
Remarks:	Topic 1: How to Effectively Engage and Promote Children’s Academic Learning: Findings from Hong Kong Families Topic 2: All-round Autism Care: An Overarching Intervention Approach for Autistic Children and Their Parents Conducted in Cantonese. Free admission. First come, first served. Hybrid mode. Interested parties can watch the live broadcast via Hong Kong Public Libraries YouTube Channel. If Tropical Cyclone Warning Signal No. 8 or above or a Black Rainstorm Warning Signal or "extreme conditions" announced by the Government is in force 3 hours before the event commences, the event will be cancelled or postponed. To show care for senior citizens, people with different abilities and other communities in need, the LCSD has introduced the Community Care Series which offers a vast range of recreational, sports and cultural activities and facilities. For details, please visit its webpage at www.lcsd.gov.hk/edutainment/en/for_care/index.html.
Enquiry:	2921 0222

SUMMARY

Topic (1) : How to Effectively Engage and Promote Children’s Academic Learning: Findings from Hong Kong Families

Children in Hong Kong face significant academic pressure from a young age, such as early literacy instruction in kindergarten and participation in after-school tutoring in primary school, leading to significant economic and emotional stress for parents. The family, as one of the proximal micro-ecosystems for children's learning and development, plays a vital role in their academic learning, development, and mental well-being. Based on several studies conducted in Hong Kong, this lecture discusses the characteristics of local home learning environment and activities, as well as their relationships with children's Chinese, English, and mathematics abilities, providing empirical guidance on how parents can effectively participate in and enhance their children's learning.

Topic (2) : All-round Autism Care: An Overarching Intervention Approach for Autistic Children and Their Parents

In a significant advancement for autism care, an all-round intervention that covers training of both autistic children and their parents, was delivered in Hong Kong. This lecture will present the research team’s signature RABI® intervention model, highlighting its contributions to innovation and technology, as well as its social and educational impact on key stakeholders.

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Subject Talk on Cosmopolitan Hong Kong /Community Care Activities