Macau Child Development Association 2011 Annual Report

ANNUAL REPORT 2011
Phone Number: 288 33024 / 288 32106 Website: www.macaukids.org
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.
Motto: Helping children reach for the STARS!

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Mission Statement:
Every Child Deserves
Equal
Opportunities!
Macau Child Development Association is a non-profit association established in 2004 by parents and other members of the community.
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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
Mothers Day Fathers Day International Childrens 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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TABLE OF CONTENTS
About Us Message from the President - Early Intervention Program (EIP) - Formative Years Support Program (FYP) - Occupational Therapy (OT) - Speech Therapy (ST) - Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) / Discrete Trial Training (DTT) - Special Education - Family Counseling and Support - Inclusive Pilot Program at the School of the Nations - Internship and Volunteering - World Autism Awareness Day Celebration - Mothers Day Celebration - Fathers Day Celebration - International Childrens Day Celebration - Summer Activities - Halloween Party - Macau Trailhiker - Christmas Party - MCDA Sponsors - Staff Professional Development Trainings - Synergies - Team Building - MCDAs Dream - MCDAs 2011 Financial Report - MCDAs 2011 Sponsors - Sponsored Publication - Letters of Appreciation from Parents and Families - The Child Being Misunderstood
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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.
Macau has grown into a world-class business and tourist city. The forces of economic globalization have significantly impacted peoples 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 doesnt come overnight; we already see some services emerging to provide effective answers to these children and I am glad Macaus 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 Macaos 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. Macaos 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!
Sincerely,
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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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MCDA ILTPA !
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. Theyve been very helpful and concern on my childs 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, Psychomotor 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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FORMATIVE YEARS PROGRAM

HELPS CHILDREN LEARN STRATEGIES AND METHODS TO OVERCOME THEIR DIFFICULTIES.
MCDA MCDA - Ms. Ho - MCDA programs are appropriate to my childs needs.
CHILDREN ARE TAUGHT HOW TO COPE WITH SCHOOL WORK AND ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS FOR PROPER INCLUSION.
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.
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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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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
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SPEECH THERAPY
MCDA -
My child requires help to improve his speech, and I, as a parent, would like to learn from MCDA how to help him.
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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). Discretetrial 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 childs 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
MCDA - -
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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MCDAs 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 psychoemotional 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 childrens 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-SONs Inclusive Pilot Program included: developing educational goals according to a childs 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 SONs 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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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
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.
University of Macau Psychology Masters Internship Program
Special Education Masters Student Volunteer from Taiwan
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Autism Awareness DAY

WORLD
CELEBRATION
Paint Your Hands Blue Stand for Autism
` (April 30, 2011, Edif. Mei Tou Kok, Taipa, Macau)
By raising awareness we embraced acceptance of our differences. We take one step closer to achieving MCDAs goals. At this activity there were around 70 participants. We hope they helped spread the understanding of Autism.
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World Autism Awareness DAY CELEBRATION

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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MOTHERS DAY CELEBRATION

We Are Proud of You
(May 08, 2011, MCDA Center, Taipa, Macau)
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.
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FATHERS FATHERS DAY CELEBRATION

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 CHILDRENS CHILDRENS DAY CELEBRATION

(June, 2011, Taipa, Macau) MCDA is an association that advocates for the childrens 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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SUMMER ACTIVITIES
(August - September 2011, Taipa, Macau) During the summer activities, MCDA continued to offer therapy, services and social activities with a twitch of FUN. We encourage childrens 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.
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HALLOWEEN PARTY
(October --, 2011, Taipa, Macau)
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. Dont we look good in our costumes?
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Macau TrailHIKER
(November 05, 2011, Taipa, Macau)
Trailhiker Sponsors.JPG Trailhiker
The organizers of the Macau TrailHiker, Mr. Robert Kirby 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 er therapy salary fees and professional training. Macau TrailHiker is truly a fun sport community event that helps worthy causes and has been one of MCDAs generous supporters.
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Christmas Party
(December 2011, Taipa, Macau)
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.
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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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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:
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.
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Staff Professional Development Trainings

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 ( ) in Hong Kong that covers: TEACCH DIR(Developmental, Individual-Difference, Relationship-Based model)/ Floor time Sensory integration Social adaptation and interaction
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Synergies
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 wont be a child without support. MCDA have programs for synergies. In addition, MCDA also trains volunteers from different universities and organizations.
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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
Happy Birthday Occupational Therapist Get well soon! We care about each other.
Welcoming the NEW YEAR!
Welcoming our Speech Therapist.
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MCDAs DREAM
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MCDAs
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MCDAs 2011 Financial Report
DREAMCDAs DREAM
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MCDAs 2011 Financial Report
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MCDAs 2011 Sponsors
Without your support MCDA would not be a reality!

The above sponsors are not listed in any particular order.
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Sponsored Publications
Spo
Thank you for supporting us and sharing awareness
Macau Closer
Macau POST Daily
Hoje Macau
Macau Sports Weekly Macau Daily Times
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Letter s of Appreciation from Parents and Families
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Why should I give her special treatment? It just isnt fair to the other students.
Learning Disabilities dont really exist. Its just a nice name for stupid.
They take more than their share of time and resources.
Shell never pass! (graduate, amount to anything) Youre careless! (lazy, dumb, stupid, unmotivated) He makes so many careless errors.
Youre not paying attention
She doesnt look like she has a learning disorder

Don`t listen to him, he`s different.
Hes just looking for an easy way out.
This student doesnt belong here. He doesnt have what it takes.

Youre just not trying hard enough. Why does it take you do long?
I don`t want my child to be near him.
I dont know what to do. Im not a specialist. She disturbed the class. Whats wrong with you?
His sister was so successfulwhat happened to him?
Dont worry! Hell outgrow it!
Im so disappointed by his performance.
She knew the lesson yesterday.

Hes just slow.
Yes, I know about LD students. Theyre the ones that see backwards.
Does he have mental retardation?
Lets face it. Shes just not that bright.
You have so much potential if youd only use it.
I understand its hard for him, but we all have difficulties.
Her goals are so unrealistic.
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ANNUAL REPORT 2011

Phone Number: 288 33024 / 288 32106 Website: www.macaukids.org

Motto: Helping children reach for the STARS!

Every Child Deserves

PROGRAMS AND SERVICES

Motto: Helping Children Reach for their Stars!

A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT

Early Intervention Program (EIP)

Early Intervention Program

Formative Years Program (FYP)

FORMATIVE YEARS PROGRAM

MCDA MCDA - Ms. Ho - MCDA programs are appropriate to my childs needs.

Occupational Therapy (OT)

Speech Therapy (ST)

Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)/ Discrete Trial Training (DTT)

ABA/DISCRETE TRIAL TRAINING

FAMILY COUNSELING AND SUPPORT

Visits Hands-On Practice One-on-One Coaching

The family is the foundation

of the society; it is the basic unit of the society.

Pilot Program at the School of the

INTERNSHIP AND VOLUNTEERING

University of Macau Psychology Masters Internship Program

Special Education Masters Student Volunteer from Taiwan

Autism Awareness DAY

World Autism Awareness DAY CELEBRATION

MOTHERS DAY CELEBRATION

FATHERS FATHERS DAY CELEBRATION

INTERNATIONAL CHILDRENS CHILDRENS DAY CELEBRATION

Trailhiker Sponsors.JPG Trailhiker

Thank you WYNN MACAU for the generous donation of MOP96,000!

Macau for the generous donation of MOP96,000!

PokerStars Mr. Danny

MOP192,000 was incredibly

Staff Professional Development Trainings

Chinese lunch gathering, sharing our cultures

Welcoming the NEW YEAR!

Welcoming our Speech Therapist.

MCDAs 2011 Financial Report

MCDAs 2011 Financial Report

MCDAs 2011 Sponsors

Without your support MCDA would not be a reality!

The above sponsors are not listed in any particular order.

Thank you for supporting us and sharing awareness

Macau POST Daily

Macau Sports Weekly Macau Daily Times

Letter s of Appreciation from Parents and Families

Letter s of Appreciation from Parents and Families

Letter s of Appreciation from Parents and Families

Letter s of Appreciation from Parents and Families

They take more than their share of time and resources.

Youre not paying attention

She doesnt look like she has a learning disorder

Hes just looking for an easy way out.

This student doesnt belong here. He doesnt have what it takes.

I don`t want my child to be near him.

His sister was so successfulwhat happened to him?

Dont worry! Hell outgrow it!

Im so disappointed by his performance.

She knew the lesson yesterday.

Does he have mental retardation?

Lets face it. Shes just not that bright.

You have so much potential if youd only use it.

I understand its hard for him, but we all have difficulties.