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Service Introduction
BGCA has been providing psychological support services since September 2004, with the addition of clinical psychological services in May 2006. In cooperation with schools and parents/caregivers, the initiative provides professional psychological support services to assist children and youth with various needs.
The Service recruits qualified clinical/educational psychologists to provide a range of psychological services, including psychological assessment and diagnosis, case counselling and more, to children, youth and parents/caregivers in need of adjustment to their learning, family and social environments. Consultation services and trainings are also provided to professionals such as teachers and social workers.
Target Service Users- Children & Youth
- Parents/Caregivers
- Professionals
- Members of the community
Scope of ServicePsychological assessment – including intellectual assessment and assessment of dyslexia, attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and autism spectrum disorder (ASD) etc.
Psychological treatment – mainly assists children and youth with difficulties adjusting to their learning, family and social environments.
Professional training – mainly supports our staff’s provision of services. The Service also provides knowledge related to children and youth’s psychological development to external parties including professionals (e.g., teachers and social workers) and members of the community.
ServicesServices Target Service Users Service Details Charge 1. Intellectual Assessment 6 Years 0 Month
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17 Years 11 Months- 1. Clinical interview with parent(s)/caregiver(s
- 2. Assessment of the child/youth
- ◆Intellectual assessment
Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children – Fourth Edition (Hong Kong) [WISC-IV(HK)] [6:00-16:11] OR
Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale – Fourth Edition (Hong Kong) [WAIS-IV(HK)] [16:00-17:11]
- ◆Intellectual assessment
- 3. A 30-45 minute debriefing session with the parent(s)/caregiver(s)/client around 3-4 weeks after the completion of the assessment to explain the results and provide follow-up recommendation#
- 4. A brief assessment report (in English) *
$5,500 2. Developmental Assessment for Preschool Children 3 Years 4 Months
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6 Years 3 Months- 1. Clinical interview with parent(s)/caregiver(s)
- 2. Assessment of the child
- ◆Hong Kong Comprehensive Assessment Scales for Preschool Children (HKCAS-P)/ Wechsler Preschool and Primary Scale of Intelligence – Fourth Edition [WPPSI-IV (HK)]
- ◆Behavioural observation and other related assessment/scales
- ◆Assessment/Scales for Autism Spectrum Disorder (as needed)
- ◆The Hong Kong Dyslexia Early Screening Scale (DESS; as needed)
- 3. A 30-45 minute debriefing session with the parent(s)/caregiver(s) around 3-4 weeks after the completion of the assessment to explain the results and provide follow-up recommendation#
- 4. A brief assessment report (in English) *
- 5. The child can be referred to the Social Welfare Department for services based on the child’s needs, including Early Education and Training Centres (EETCs), Integrated Programme in Kindergarten-cum-Child Care Centres (ICCC), Special Child Care Centres (SCCCs) and On-site Pre-school Rehabilitation Services (OPRS)
$7,500 3. Assessment for Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) 6 Years 0 Monthto17 Years 11 Months- 1. Clinical interview with parent(s)/caregiver(s)
- 2. Assessment of the child/youth
- ◆Attention assessment/scales
- ◆Behavioural observation
- ◆Intellectual assessment
Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children – Fourth Edition (Hong Kong) [WISC-IV(HK)] [6:00-16:11] OR
Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale – Fourth Edition (Hong Kong) [WAIS-IV(HK)] [16:00-17:11]
- 3. A 30-45 minute debriefing session with the parent(s)/caregiver(s) around 3-4 weeks after the completion of the assessment to explain the results and provide follow-up recommendation#
- 4. A brief assessment report (in English) *
- 5. The child can be referred to psychiatrists based on the child’s needs
$7,500 4. Assessment for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) 6 Years 0 Month
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17 Years 11 Months- 1. Clinical interview with parent(s)/caregiver(s)
- 2. Assessment of the child/youth
- ◆Assessment/Scales for ASD
- ◆Behavioural observation
- ◆Intellectual assessment
Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children – Fourth Edition (Hong Kong) [WISC-IV(HK)] [6:00-16:11] OR
Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale – Fourth Edition (Hong Kong) [WAIS-IV(HK)] [16:00-17:11]
- 3. A 30-45 minute debriefing session with the parent(s)/caregiver(s) around 3-4 weeks after the completion of the assessment to explain the results and provide follow-up recommendation#
- 4. A brief assessment report (in English) *
- 5. The child can be referred to psychiatrists based on the child’s needs
$7,500 5. Assessment for Dyslexia Primary students 6 Years 1 Month
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12 Years 6 MonthsSecondary students
11 Years 7 Months
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15 Years 6 Months- 1. Clinical interview with parent(s)/caregiver(s)
- 2. Assessment of the child/youth (Assessment for dyslexia must be accompanied by intellectual assessment. If an intellectual assessment has been administered and valid report can be provided, there is no need to repeat the intellectual assessment)
- A. Intellectual assessment (short form) and assessment for dyslexia
- ◆Intellectual assessment
- Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children-Fourth Edition (Hong Kong) [WISC-IV (HK)] Short Form
- ◆The Hong Kong Test of Specific Learning Difficulties in Reading and Writing for Primary School Students/The Hong Kong Test of Specific Learning Difficulties in Reading and Writing for Junior Secondary School Students
- ◆Other assessment/scales related to dyslexia (as needed)
- B. Intellectual assessment (full form) and assessment for dyslexia
- ◆Intellectual assessment
Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children-Fourth Edition (Hong Kong) [WISC-IV (HK)] - ◆The Hong Kong Test of Specific Learning Difficulties in Reading and Writing for Primary School Students/The Hong Kong Test of Specific Learning Difficulties in Reading and Writing for Junior Secondary School Students
- ◆Other assessment/scales related to dyslexia (as needed)
- C. Assessment for dyslexia (only applicable to children/youth with valid intellectual assessment report)
- ◆The Hong Kong Test of Specific Learning Difficulties in Reading and Writing for Primary School Students/The Hong Kong Test of Specific Learning Difficulties in Reading and Writing for Junior Secondary School Students
- ◆Other assessment/scales related to dyslexia (as needed)
- 3. A 30-45 minute debriefing session with the parent(s)/caregiver(s) around 3-4 weeks after the completion of the assessment to explain the results and provide follow-up recommendation#
- 4. A brief assessment report (in English) *
- A: $7,500
- B: $8,500
- C: $5,000
6. Professional consultation and counselling services (off-campus)
Children, Youth and Parents/Caregivers
Relevant assessment, consultation and counselling services are provided as needed. First hour: $1,300
Each half hour thereafter: $650
7. Consultation/ Trainings for Teachers and Parents/Caregivers (on-campus) Children, Youth, Parents/Caregivers and Teachers Relevant assessment, consultation, counselling and training services are provided as needed.
$2,000/hour* A detailed psychological assessment report (in English) shall be provided at a charge of $1,200. Application for the detailed report shall be submitted within six months upon completion of the assessment. Late application will not be accepted.
# After completion of assessment, if parent(s)/caregiver(s) wish to arrange further consultation/counselling sessions, please apply for the professional consultation and counselling services in item 6 (chargeable for every half hour).Enquiries -
Service Introduction
The BGCA Trauma Counselling Centre is committed to promoting “trauma-informed care and practice” for children and their families affected by traumatic experiences. The Centre provides children and young people aged 3 to 21 with psychological trauma treatment services, in order to address the negative yet profound impact traumas have caused to their physical and mental health. Our Service adopts ARC intervention (Attachment, Affect Regulation, Competence), combined with various psychological therapy approaches, to effectively address and treat traumatic experiences, as well as to foster growth and development.
Target Service UsersChildren and adolescents from 3 to 21 years old
ObjectivesTo provide children and young people with a safe, reliable environment that allows them to reshape their traumatic experiences and mitigate the subsequent impact
- Provide support and education to parents, caregivers, teachers and mental health professionals, to ensure affected children and young people receive the necessary care and protection from further trauma
- Contribute to the counselling sector in Hong Kong by developing cultural-relevant trauma assessment tools and treatment modalities
- Raise public awareness of protection for children and young people against trauma by promoting knowledge on how they are affected by traumatic experiences
Features- When a person undergoes traumatic experiences, fundamental changes and impact are created on the body, such as sensory experiences, where the body stores them as trauma experiences (van der Kolk, 2014). Help provided to children and young people affected by traumatic experiences must start at the sensory level, before proceeding to understanding their experiences at the cognitive level. In many cases, however, children show different physiological responses against traumatic events even a long time has passed. Such responses are often hard to be expressed in words, and this is where interventions other than talk-oriented therapy serve to be more effective.
- The Service is integrating various expressive art elements that allow children and young people to experience and express their feelings towards certain traumatic events. They are therefore given a chance to reshape their traumatic experiences, mitigate the adverse impact that may prevent them from rebuilding a safe and healthy life. Through various types of interventions such as expressive art therapy, play therapy, dance & movement therapy and music therapy, our therapists are able to provide children and young people with more comprehensive care. The Centre also offers services including individual counselling, group therapy, parent’s hotline, community education and professional trainings among others.
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