Igniting Learning Journeys
As our society evolves, our understanding of how children learn has changed. We also know that some children learn very differently so it is vital to provide differentiated education to help them learn effectively. We are an organisation with strong convictions and ambitious goals:
- We believe all children can develop their strengths to flourish.
- We believe every child deserves the fair opportunity and right to learn alongside their peers.
- We strive to be accessible to families in need in the Hong Kong community.
- We treasure partnership with families.
- We are a non-profit organisation that focuses on maximising the benefits to our community.
WE ENVISION
A Hong Kong where all children have equal rights to education irrespective of their race, language, cultural or socioeconomic background.
OUR VALUES
- In our teaching we value evidence based techniques, the latest teaching practices and tailored early intervention for every child.
- In our professional team we value the breadth of experience of our qualified professionals, their resourcefulness and adaptability.
- In our leadership we value professionalism, accountability, governance and a strong vision for the future.
OUR MISSION
To provide quality learning experiences for the individual child and empowering their families.
Our Team
Jennifer Cheng
Jennifer believes that small changes in communication can have a meaningful impact on a child's confidence and everyday interactions.
Winkie Lai
Winkie Lai is an Educational Psychologist who completed a Master’s degree in Educational and Child Psychology at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University.
Postgraduate Diploma in Education (English-Secondary), HKU
Master of Educational and Child Psychology, PolyU
Florence Yuen
In addition to her qualification as a speech-and-language therapist, Florence has experience teaching in kindergartens and working closely with young children and their parents in bilingual and multicultural settings.
Crystal Chan
Crystal believes that every child, regardless of background or need, deserves an equal chance to flourish.
Jessie Chan
Jessie believes that every child deserves the opportunity to thrive, and she is dedicated to advocating for their health and well-being.
Man Li
Man firmly believes that everyone is equal and deserves the same opportunities to thrive.
Cherie Ellen Co Tan
Cherie has worked with different age groups and settings, gaining valuable insights and experience. She enjoys working with children and looks forward to meeting them in the CDC. She is also eager to nurture the next generation of aspiring occupational therapists (OTs), OT interns, and new OT graduates.
Sonia De Dodwell
Sonia recognised that every child is unique and how different approaches significantly influence children's development.
Christine Yim
Christine is passionate about helping people with additional learning needs and believes that her work has a meaningful impact on them and their families.
Melody Wong
Melody is a compassionate Behavioural Therapist specialising in providing individualised support and education interventions for children with autism.
Rebecca Cheung
Rebecca is dedicated to facilitating transformation through music, with a strong emphasis on fostering a sense of security and self-confidence.
Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in English Studies University of Hong Kong
Vienne Ng
After graduating from university in the UK, Vienne worked with children with various special educational needs.
Bachelor of Arts in English Language and Linguistics, Lancaster University, UK
Winnie Chu
Winnie utilises her sales and marketing expertise to bring new inspiration to the CDC and grow together with the CDC's enthusiastic teachers and experts
Sofina Lam
Equipped with professional knowledge and experience in the field of Occupational Therapy, Sofina is dedicated to supporting children with additional needs and searching for suitable strategies for them through ongoing growth in clinical reasoning and evidence-based interventions.
Karen Tse
The fun and happy learning environment for children with additional needs at the CDC is continuously motivating to Karen.
Isabel Fung
Isabel is eager to further develop her pedagogical knowledge and skills to bring a positive impact on young children with varying learning needs.
Karen Lo
Karen is devoted to giving back to the CDC by taking up the role of clinical supervisor.
Yoyo Chik
Yoyo has extensive experience as a kindergarten teacher to work closely with children and develop comprehensive understanding of their diverse needs.
Ethel Mark
Ethel believes that it is crucial to understand children from their perspective in order to flexibly cater to each child’s interests and needs.
HD (Early Childhood Education), Yew Chung College of Early Childhood Education, HK
Kelly Ho
Kelly’s unique skills include adapting environments, activities and materials to accommodate each child's diverse abilities and challenges.
Paris Chan
Paris is skilled in developing customised strategies to address children‘s challenges, helping them improve motor skills, enhance sensory processing abilities, and overcome barriers in daily environments.
Simone Hui
Simone is passionate about working with the neurodivergent community, and hopes to upskill herself in AAC and feeding/eating approaches in the long run.
BA (Psychology), Monash University, Australia
Dr. Yvonne Becher
Dr. Yvonne Becher brings an extensive background as an experienced and distinguished child psychologist to her current roles at the CDC.
Jackie Lau
Jackie is a certified accountant with extensive experience in managing finance, administration and operations in both commercial and non-profit making organisations.
Fellowship of Chartered Certified Accountants (FCCA)
Dr. Evita Kam
Dr. Evita Kam has extensive teaching experience in the special education sector. She maintains strong links to academia and supervises the CDC frontline team to maximise children’s developmental potential as well as promote the importance of parenting in Hong Kong.
Alice Chan
Integrating elements of play in her teaching approach helps Alice understand children’s additional needs more deeply, thus helping her better plan personalised teaching strategies for each of them.
Sarah Lo
Sarah is determined to bring a joyful learning experience to her students and discover the strength in every child.
PGDE (ECE), Hong Kong Baptist University School of Continuing Education
Diploma (Special Child Care Work), Hong Kong Baptist University School of Continuing Education
Gundeep Singh
Having extensive knowledge and experience in the field of Occupational Therapy, Gundeep is highly motivated to support children with additional needs and contribute his profession to the local SEN community.
Isaac Chan
Isaac finds himself to be most energised and motivated when working with children and witnessing their growth and improvement.
Athena Wong
Detail-minded Athena strives for dynamic approaches to promote children’s development and well-being
Naina Suri
Naina approaches every child keeping in mind the biopsychological aspect of well-being and believes in understanding the child holistically.
MA (Clinical Psychology), The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Vadodara, India
Post-Graduate Diploma (Rehabilitation Psychology), B.M Institute of Mental Health, India
Cameron Dalling
Cameron is passionate about working with young children and their families and has a special interest in premature babies as well as fostered/adopted children and their families.
Sara Yang
Sara practises a comprehensive range of therapeutic services using evidence-based practices and prioritises engagement through an ongoing evaluation of the child's interests.




