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G.I.R.L.S.: Girls In Real Life Situations

07 March 2012

Girls In Real Life Situations (G.I.R.L.S.), is a program specifically tailored to enhance the social and emotional development of girls. In small groups, the session themes will cover a broad range of topics such as self-esteem, communication, stress, bullying, friendships and relationships. Girls are taught effective problem-solving, social skills, empathy skills, assertiveness training, physical and emotional management skills, and coping strategies for use in everyday situations. G.I.R.L.S. program is an evidence-based curriculum. Classes will be facilitated by two masters level psychologists. • read more

Members' Roundtable Meeting - February 2012

21 February 2012

Topic: "Supporting Intermediate Level Readers". Our discussion will be led by Sharon Green (PhD), a reading specialist with over 16 years of experience working in education. • read more

Welcome to F.O.C.U.S.

F.O.C.U.S. is a Hong Kong based non-profit organization whose mission is to promote public awareness of Specific Learning Disabilities (SLD) and Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (AD/HD) and to improve the education of children who are challenged by these learning differences. • read more

What's new at F.O.C.U.S.?

Common Signs of SLD AD/HD

The principal characteristics of AD/HD are inattention, distractibility, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. These symptoms appear early in a child's life. Because many normal children may have these symptoms, but at a low level, or the symptoms may be caused by another disorder, it is important that the child receive a thorough examination and appropriate diagnosis by a well-qualified professional. • read more

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