“Sharing is caring” is something we would love to teach our young children. However, many children refuse to share, because children at young age are at the stage of learning how to satisfy their own need first. Then how can we teach them this concept? Instead of forcing their to give away what is supposed to be theirs, let’s teach them to take turns!
Flu season is now at its peak and recent cases of coronavirus in Hong Kong are worrying. It is imperative that we wear a mask for protection. However many parents are troubled by their child's inappropriate use masks or refusal to wear masks. ABLE therapists would like to share some strategies in teaching personal hygiene and build tolerance in wearing masks.
Use pretend play to learn and learn to play. Let children take the lead, and see where they take you. Pretend play is so crucial in their development and here's why.
Don't underestimate the effectiveness of praise. Every praise is an opportunity for you and your child to build a positive relationship. Learn how praise works to improve behavior!
Hard to get off them off the ipad?
We have a solution for you. it's a FREE special gadget that every behavior analysts use and you can use. What is it?
Too many toys around a child during play can affect their attention. Keep reading for a simple solution to help increase their attention, play skills and motivation.
In the library or cinema, we should talk quietly with whisper voice. We may use a loud voice when answering questions in class. Children must learn to moderate their voice volume to adapt to different situations or environments.
Many parents may use reprimands to deal with child's inappropriate behaviors, but would a child understand what is 'appropriate' with this strategy?
Gigi Wong, Msc, BCBA.
gigiwong@ablehk.org
Too many toys may be bad
Too many toys around a child during play can affect their attention. Keep reading for a simple solution to help increase their attention, play skills and motivation.
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Share and Turn Take
“Sharing is caring” is something we would love to teach our young children. However, many children refuse to share, because children at young age are at the stage of learning how to satisfy their own need first. Then how can we teach them this concept? Instead of forcing their to give away what is supposed to be theirs, let’s teach them to take turns!
Tolerance to surgical masks
Flu season is now at its peak and recent cases of coronavirus in Hong Kong are worrying. It is imperative that we wear a mask for protection. However many parents are troubled by their child's inappropriate use masks or refusal to wear masks. ABLE therapists would like to share some strategies in teaching personal hygiene and build tolerance in wearing masks.
Work O.T or on Saturday? Giving choices
I choose to work over time. Giving options for children to choose from motivates them to follow through with it. Even if both choices are horrible.
我思故我在 – 激發想像力，鼓勵學習
Use pretend play to learn and learn to play. Let children take the lead, and see where they take you. Pretend play is so crucial in their development and here's why.
Praise pt 2: Give effective praises
Praise pt 1. Pouring with praise
Don't underestimate the effectiveness of praise. Every praise is an opportunity for you and your child to build a positive relationship. Learn how praise works to improve behavior!
Can't stop your kids again?
Hard to get off them off the ipad? We have a solution for you. it's a FREE special gadget that every behavior analysts use and you can use. What is it?
Don't use "Don't"
Many parents may use reprimands to deal with child's inappropriate behaviors, but would a child understand what is 'appropriate' with this strategy?
Too many toys affect attention？
Too many toys around a child during play can affect their attention. Keep reading for a simple solution to help increase their attention, play skills and motivation.
Voice Level Control
In the library or cinema, we should talk quietly with whisper voice. We may use a loud voice when answering questions in class. Children must learn to moderate their voice volume to adapt to different situations or environments.
Many parents may use reprimands to deal with child's inappropriate behaviors, but would a child understand what is 'appropriate' with this strategy?
Too many toys around a child during play can affect their attention. Keep reading for a simple solution to help increase their attention, play skills and motivation.