Dr. Peggy-兒童心理學家 Childhood Development Specialist

12/12/2023

12/12/2023

解鎖孩子潛能的關鍵，就是早期療育！孩子六歲前是大腦發展的黃金時期，若發現孩子有發展遲緩問題，應盡早介入，並提供跨領域的專業支持。

🌈 早期療育是什麼？
早期療育是一個多元的支援體系，目的是發現並應對孩子可能存在的發展問題。透過專業的跨領域協助，包含醫療復健、特殊教育、親職教育、家庭心理情緒的支持、福利服務的諮詢等等，為孩子與爸媽提供全面性的協助。

👶 對孩子的重要性
在孩童大腦發育的黃金期，早期療育不僅能夠解鎖潛在的天賦，更有助於處理發展上的挑戰，讓孩子具備同齡人應有的生活能力，融入群體。提前發現和治療，讓孩子能夠更健康、更自信地成長。

👨‍👩‍👧 對遲緩兒家庭的幫助
對於遲緩兒的家庭而言，早期療育是一個強大的支持工具。不僅提供了專業的評估和治療，還為家長提供了必要的教育和心理支持，協助他們更好地應對挑戰。同時，也能夠減輕未來的家庭負擔。

🔄 尋求早療的程序

1. 識別問題： 注意孩子的發展階段，尋找是否有語言、行為或學習方面的延遲。
2. 專業評估： 與專業人士合作進行全面的評估，了解孩子的需求和潛在挑戰。
3. 多元治療： 提供包括職能治療、語言治療、心理治療等多元的專業支持。

在這個關鍵時刻，早期療育是打開孩子成功未來大門的鑰匙。如果您有任何疑慮或需要支持，請不要猶豫，及早尋求專業的協助，孩子一起邁向更健康、更快樂的未來！

30/10/2023

How Can Child Psychological Assessment Benefit Your Child? What Is the Golden Period for Early Intervention?

Today, we aim to answer one of the questions that concern parents the most: "How can early development assessment benefit parents and children?"

Through early development assessments, we can gain insights into a child's cognitive abilities, behavioral issues, and psychological concerns:

🔸 Cognitive Abilities: Is the child exceptionally gifted? Do they have differences in learning abilities, or are they experiencing developmental delays?
🔸 Attention Disorders, Including ADHD.
🔸 Specific Learning Difficulties, such as math, memory, language, eye-hand coordination, and visual-spatial skills.
🔸 Assessment of Social Skills or Social Disorders, including diagnosing children on the autism spectrum.
🔸 Evaluation of Behavioral or Psychological Issues, such as depression, gaming addiction, anxiety, or a lack of motivation for learning.

Understanding the extent of a child's development allows parents and teachers to better guide them, provide support to help them reach their full potential, and build their confidence without exerting undue pressure. If a child experiences developmental delays, assessments help identify the degree of delay, facilitating early intervention.

What is early intervention? Early intervention, often referred to as early childhood intervention, is the process of identifying developmental delays in children before the age of six and providing appropriate care. This care may include occupational therapy, speech therapy, and psychological therapy, among other interventions.

The period before the age of 6 is the golden period for a child's brain development. The earlier we identify developmental issues in children, the sooner we can provide assistance. Viewing child early development assessment as a "health check for growth," we recommend parents begin planning assessments around six months of age, as needed, to support a healthy and happy childhood!

If you have any questions about early development assessment or how to plan for one, please don't hesitate to contact us. We are here to support your child's healthy and joyful growth!

30/10/2023

【兒童心理評估可以帶來哪些幫助？何為早期療育的黃金時間？】

前面三篇文章，我們介紹了孩子們何謂兒童早期發展評估、孩子在什麼情況下需要評估，而評估又會運用什麼工具。

今天要來回答爸爸媽媽最關心的問題之一：「早期發展評估可以為親子帶來什麼幫助呢？」

透過早期發展評估，我們可以了解潛在孩子的認知能力、行為問題，與心理問題：

🔸孩子的認知能力：是資優兒童？有學習能力的差異？或者有發展遲緩？
🔸專注力失調，包括多動症。
🔸特殊的學習困難，例如：數學、記憶、語文、手眼協調、視覺空間
🔸評估社交能力或社交障礙，診斷自閉症譜系的孩子。
🔸評估行為問題或心理問題，例如：抑鬱、打機上癮、緊張、缺乏學習動機...

了解孩子的發展程度，爸媽跟師長可以更好的引導孩子，支持孩子發揮潛能、建立信心，不造成過大的壓力；若孩子有發展遲緩，也可以透過評估識別孩子的遲緩程度，儘快讓孩子接受早療。

什麼是早療？早療全稱為早期療育，指在6歲以前發現兒童有發育遲緩傾向，給予適當療育，例如：職能治療、語言治療、心理治療...等等。

6歲前是孩童大腦發育的黃金期，越早發現孩子的發展問題，才能越早提供協助；把兒童早期發展評估視為「成長的健康檢查」，建議爸爸媽媽從6個月大左右就可以視情形規劃預約評估，支持孩子健康、快樂的成長！

12/10/2023

Understanding Griffiths III Child Development Assessment Tool and the Child
Psychological Assessment Process

The growth of our children is undoubtedly one of the most significant concerns for
parents. We all hope to witness them flourish, brimming with confidence and
potential. Through child development assessments, we gain insight into our child's
growth and development, identifying areas where they may excel or require
additional support.

To excel in any endeavor, one must first have the right tools. Child psychologists and
pediatricians rely on professional assessment tools to help evaluate a child's
condition. Dr. Peggy utilizes Griffiths III, a trusted assessment tool from the United
Kingdom.

Griffiths III is a specialized child psychological assessment tool designed for children
aged 0 to 6. It is grounded in the latest research and theories and administered by
trained professionals. What sets it apart is its child-friendly, game-oriented approach.

Through Griffiths III, we gain insights into a child's development in five critical areas:
1️⃣Learning Foundations
2️⃣Language and Communication
3️⃣Eye-Hand Coordination
4️⃣Personal Social Emotional
5️⃣Gross Motorola

The assessment process comprises seven stages:
1️⃣Parent Interview: (Bring relevant school or medical records and parent or teacher
completed questionnaires.)
2️⃣Child interview/observation with Dr. Peggy.
3️⃣Conducting a Series of Tests with the Child: This phase typically spans 2 hours.
4️⃣Dr. Peggy will interpret the test results. This will involve an integration of the test
scores with the child's clinical history, self-report measures, observations, collateral
information, relevant research and clinical experience, to formulate impressions and
recommendations for the child, parents or teachers as needed.
5️⃣A 60-min feedback will be offered to parent to discuss the results of the evaluation.
An individual child or adolescent feedback can be provided upon request so that an
uplifting message can be delivered to the youngsters.
6️⃣Compilation of a Written Report: This typically takes about a week.
7️⃣Referral to Professionals Based on Assessment Results and Needs: If necessary,
professionals such as doctors or teachers are recommended based on the child's
assessment results and needs.

The goal of this process is to ensure that we provide the best support possible,
helping children unleash their full potential and promptly identifying potential
developmental concerns. If you have any questions about Griffiths III or the child
psychological assessment process, please feel free to contact us. Let's accompany
your child on their journey to healthy growth and development!

12/10/2023

【淺說兒童發展評估工具Griffiths III 以及兒童心理評估流程】

孩子的成長，無疑是爸爸媽媽最關心的事情。我們都希望看到他們茁壯成長，充滿自信，充滿潛力。而透過兒童發展評估，我們可以掌握孩子成長發育的情形，找出孩子發展較快、較慢或者可能有遲緩的地方，及時給孩子適當的幫助。

工欲善其事，必先利其器，兒童心理學家或兒科醫師，都會仰賴專業的評估工具，來幫助我們判斷孩子的狀況；而Dr. Peggy採用的是來自英國的Griffiths III。

Griffiths III是一個專業的兒童心理評估工具，專為0歲至6歲的孩子而設。它是基於最新
的研究和理論，並由經過培訓的專業人士進行評估。這個工具是遊戲導向的，所以對孩子來說更加友好。

透過Griffiths III，我們可以了解孩子在五大領域的發展情形並協助判斷孩子的需要：

1️⃣學習基礎
2️⃣語言與溝通
3️⃣手眼協調能力
4️⃣社交與情緒
5️⃣粗大動作協調能力

評估分為七個階段：
1️⃣家長會面：作為評估的起點，可攜帶醫生或老師的相關紀錄或評語。這是重要的第一步，爸爸媽媽的經驗對於我們了解孩子至關重要。
2️⃣觀察孩子的行為，或者與孩子對談，約1到2個小時。
3️⃣帶領孩子進行一系列的測試，大約2小時。
（觀察與測試可視情形同時進行，或者觀察後再行安排評估）
4️⃣分析測試結果，並結合孩子的醫療史、自我評估，以及相關研究、臨床經驗等相關資訊，擬定給孩子與爸媽的建議。
5️⃣與爸爸媽媽會面，說明並討論孩子的初步測試結果。時長約1個小時。
6️⃣撰寫書面報告，約需1週。
7️⃣依據孩子的評估結果與需求，協助並轉介專業人士，例如醫生或老師。

這個過程的目標是確保我們提供了最好的支持，以幫助孩子充分發揮潛力，及早發現發展中的潛在性問題。如果您有任何關於Griffiths III或兒童心理評估流程的問題，請隨時與我們聯繫，一起陪伴孩子健康成長！

07/09/2023

When Should You Consider Early Childhood Assessment? What Growth Signals Should Parents Look For?

A child's growth encompasses physical and mental development. Factors such as a mother's prenatal health, living environment, family genetics, perinatal conditions (premature birth, hypoxia, jaundice), a child's postnatal nutrition, illnesses, and traumas all impact a child's physical development. The family atmosphere, educational approach, and sociocultural factors are vital for shaping a child's emotions and personality.

When a child is born, doctors conduct newborn screenings, but as they grow, parents should consistently monitor whether their child's physical and mental development aligns with age-appropriate standards. Slow physical development, exceptionally rapid or slow language and learning abilities, or unusual emotional and behavioral traits should all be regarded as potential signs of developmental irregularities.

Case Study: A child displayed exceptional motor and learning skills, walking at just 10 months and rapidly acquiring letters, numbers, and vocabulary. However, the child rarely made eye contact, disregarded parental calls and requests, and occasionally exhibited aggressive behavior and emotional outbursts. Initially considered mischievous, an assessment by Dr. Peggy revealed the child had Asperger's syndrome.

Each child's developmental pace and strengths differ. Both faster and slower development are common and typically not a cause for concern. However, parents should remain vigilant for potential developmental delays or situations where a child's exceptional abilities mask underlying difficulties. Early assessment helps parents understand their child's growth needs and provide appropriate support.

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07/09/2023

【什麼情況下應該接受兒童早期評估？爸媽應該留心哪些成長訊號？】

孩子特別好動、愛駁嘴？孩子做事情很不專注，學習很慢？孩子的身體會抽搐有異狀？這些可能都是孩子發展異常的訊號，是時候該為孩子安排兒科診療或者專業的臨床心理評估了！

孩子的成長是身心全方面的發展，牽涉到多方面的因素。首先，媽媽的孕期健康、充足的營養和遠離有害物質的環境都對身體發育至關重要。此外，家族的基因與遺傳疾病，或者周產期的情況，例如早產、缺血缺氧和黃疸都可能影響發展，需要透過產科、兒科醫師的診斷與追蹤。

孩子成長的過程中，除了需要充分的營養與睡眠來支持發育，也要避免疾病或意外的影響（例如：腦部創傷）；此外，家庭氛圍、教育方針和社會文化也在孩子的情感和人格發展中扮演著關鍵的角色。一個支持性和健康的家庭環境有助於孩子建立積極的情感和價值觀。

當孩子出生時，醫生會進行新生兒篩檢，但隨著他們的成長，父母也需要密切關注他們的身心發展。如果孩子的身體發育較慢、語言和學習能力特別突出或特別緩慢，或者有異常的情感和行為反應，這都應該被視為潛在的發展問題的訊號，臨床兒童腦神經心理評估也可以協助判斷孩子的問題所在。

舉個例子：某小朋友，運動能力與學習能力的發展非常快速，10個月大就會走路，對於字母、數字、詞彙的學習也非常快，但是他不跟人有眼神接觸，不理會父母的呼喚跟要求，甚至有肢體攻擊的行為，容易情緒失控。原本以為只是調皮，但經過評估，孩子其實患有亞氏保加症，爸媽也終於找到應對的方向。

每個孩子的發展步調和特點都是獨一無二的，孩子在不同領域可能會發展得快，有些相對較慢，這是正常的。然而，有時孩子可能有潛在的發展問題，父母需要密切關注孩子的發展情況，並及早尋求專業評估，以確保他們獲得適當的支持和幫助。

無論如何，關注孩子的成長和發展非常重要。早期評估可以幫助父母更好地了解孩子的需求，並提供適當的支持，以確保他們健康快樂地成長！

23/08/2023

🌟 Identifying the Key Aspects of Children 's Development, Starting with Paediatric Developmental Assessment! 🌟

In the journey of a child's growth, every expression, every syllable uttered, every tiny movement signifies not just their advancement, but also holds the pivotal emblem of their holistic development.

1. Child Development Milestones: From crawling and walking to speaking, each milestone echoes a child's cognitive, motor, language, and social growth. Different age ranges have their specific indicators to achieve. These milestones are the cornerstone of their growth, laying the groundwork for their learning and social interactions. For instance, a two-month-old can lift their head, a six-month-old can roll over, a nine-month-old can sit independently, and a twelve-month-old can stand while holding onto objects.

2. Have My Child Reached Typical Milestones? As parents, we must closely observe our child's developmental progress. If your child is experiencing delays or showing unusual behavior during a certain stage, it could be a signal worth addressing. Pay attention to potential challenges in speech, social interactions, and movements. Early detection can help them overcome challenges, while they might also exhibit exceptional development in specific areas, warranting suitable resources and guidance.

3. The Significance of Paediatric Developmental Assessment: Early childhood assessment empowers parents with a comprehensive understanding of their child's growth. This assessment not only confirms if milestones are met but also unveils potential developmental hindrances or exceptional talents. It provides an opportunity for early intervention, ensuring children receive appropriate support during crucial stages.

Let's focus on nurturing your child's growth and provide them with the best developmental support!

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23/08/2023

關心孩子的父母們，兒童早期身心發展評估，你知多少？

開始爬、開始走路、開始說話......孩子正在自然發展中嗎？一般父母都要等到有了第二個孩子作比較，才知道哥哥或者姐姐的發展如何？他們會比較第一個孩子和第二個孩子，哪一個比較聰明，哪一個比較早會說話；或者誰較聽話，誰較難攪！

現在資訊發達，新手父母都可以從網上找到資料，檢視一下孩子的發展是否正常？這是作為父母該有的好奇點，這一代的父母確實更關注孩子嘅身心發展。

其實孩子身心發展是否正常是一個非常專門嘅學問。
因為除了孩子身心發展的里程碑（ developmental milestone） 外，孩子在不同領域發展的步伐是未必一致嘅！專家也不能「猜測」到孩子全面的發展。特別要提到的是，孩子的腦部發展未成熟，未能明白或掌握自己的強項或弱項，他們的生活經驗也不足以讓他們準確地比較到自己和身邊的同伴哪方面「快了」哪方面又「慢了」！

舉例說，有個較好動而邏輯能力強的孩子，勇於駁嘴，但經評估後才知道他的詞彙量落後於同齡小孩。這結果令父母大感詫異，他們終於明白這個給人感覺很聰明的孩子不是懶惰，是父母誤以為他的語言能力超前，一直忽略了鞏固他的語言方面的發展，用了很多時間去跟孩子鬥智鬥力，一直以為他只是行為不對徑。

想確定孩子的發展進程，就需要透過合適的幼兒評估工具，加上豐富臨床經驗的專業人員，特別係兒童腦神經心理專科，進行全人及全腦發展的評估，才有效揭示孩子的身心發展是否均衡，找出孩子可能發展較慢的地方，或者是可能潛藏的發展障礙。

歡迎追蹤Dr. Peggy，讓我們一起關注孩子的成長，為他們提供最好的支持！