It’s always a great outcome when children make progress and develop new skills. We are so thrilled to be able to share some of those recent stories with you, hopefully to encourage you on your journey.
Comments on Speech and Language Therapy at SPOT
“We started feeding therapy when my son was 10.5 months old. As a parent, I felt really helpless when my son wouldn’t try any solid foods. He would turn his head away and gag at every food.
Since starting therapy, I have had a much better idea of why he might be rejecting certain textures. The therapist has helped me a lot in planning his meals and advising me on the types of food to offer. Although progress could be slow at times, I felt so much more in control and that his meals were more structured. She even carved extra time out to see me so that we could go over videos, feeding techniques, and come up with an appropriate schedule for the little one.
Fast forward through 5 months of therapy, and I couldn’t be happier with the progress. My son is now eating a variety of table foods with different textures and tastes. We certainly have SPOT to thank, and we’re so glad we found a feeding therapist who shows such deep understanding and lots of patience.”
“Thanks a lot for Mindy’s advice and thorough assessment. My son enjoyed playing with her during the sessions so much and looked forward to coming back every week! We have noticed significant progress in him, and his teachers at school have noticed the positive changes after starting therapy, too.”
“Here is Lukas helping in the kitchen—the first time we let him use a sharp knife! A year ago, I would have never thought this possible. He really enjoyed it, and the pizza was yummy. I think he was so proud of himself, and rightly so! It is such a relief to see how much his attitude towards food has changed lately and how much more relaxed he has become.”
“The therapist is excellent and makes her feeding sessions lots of fun for my daughter. She is enthusiastic and passionate about her role, and her energy is infectious.
She has worked through some fairly entrenched oral sensitivities that my daughter had developed. We now have a little girl who is willing to try new foods and textures, well able to chew and swallow an array of solid foods, and intrigued by her mouth, tongue, and their functions.
I would thoroughly recommend SPOT and their thoughtful feeding therapy, which has had remarkable results for our daughter and our mealtimes!”
“The speech and language therapy sessions at SPOT have made a huge difference in our daily life. Our child is not only expressing themselves much more clearly, but they are also so much more comfortable interacting with classmates and friends. The practical advice for home practice was invaluable. Highly recommend SPOT to any parent looking for compassionate, effective therapy!”
Comments on Physiotherapy at SPOT
We started sending our child for physiotherapy at SPOT in March. In just a month’s time of weekly sessions combined with easy-to-follow home exercises, we’ve seen great improvement in his muscular strength and overall balance. His therapist, Jessica, is patient, compassionate, professional and always eager to help or answer any concerns. She is able to pinpoint his areas of weakness and thoughtfully designs activities that are both fun and address his problems. We are so pleased that we’ve come here!
Jess is by far one of the most professional and up to date physiotherapists we have met and we are delighted that she is working with our son with complex physical needs. It is a relief to have someone with a playful, child centred approach that takes into account his personality as well as all his many needs.
Having seen various physiotherapists around Hong Kong, we can say with assurance that Jessica is by far the best there is in town. Our daughter benefited far greater from the hour spent with Jessica then from all the other therapies combined. Her encouragement, enthusiasm, and expertise created a safe place for our daughter to take risks and push herself to the next level. Thank you Jessica!
Comments on Occupational Therapy at SPOT
Dear SPOT, I wanted to thank you for your amazing PT and OT work with our son. He was being treated for hypermobility, hand writing and core strength training. Your knowledge of the body was impressive and implementation of an OT and PT plan a great success. Our son presented with poor posture and letter formation. And by the end of our 8 weeks had significant improvement in his strength and posture. As well his hand writing. I highly recommend spot as the best treatment facility in town. As well the gym was the most impressive I had seen. Bright, spacious and every single week the equipment was different. Thank you SPOT.
Comments on Clinical Psychology and Counselling at SPOT
“I wanted to say a big thank you for the tips and advice you shared with me during our session. I’ve been applying what we discussed and connecting with my daughter on a deeper emotional level, and I’m glad to report that it’s working!
In the past, it was difficult for her to turn off the TV after her screen time, and I usually had to step in. Last Friday, she not only turned it off by herself without a prompt, but she then said to me, ‘Mama, it feels good to be good!’ It was such a profound moment, and I have SPOT to thank for that. I will definitely be coming back for more parenting guidance!”
Comments on our Assessments at SPOT
“I loved how Dr. Oswalt-Visher explained the report to us in simple terms and gave us practical examples to help us understand our son’s diagnosis better. The results were so empowering, and the wealth of knowledge we now have to support him will only make his quality of life and learning experience even better. The sessions were non-threatening and positive. I really encourage every parent to conduct this assessment to learn more about their child’s superpower(s)!”
“Everything was handled so well, timely, and with care and professionalism, taking into account family and life challenges. We appreciate everyone and everything at SPOT!”
“Amanda very much connects with kids as individuals, understanding the reasons why they are seeking answers. The assessment is a tool to make progress and bring about positive change. She has done that and more.”
“We felt a strong connection with Dr. Ma, which gave us great confidence in the assessment process. He is knowledgeable, communicative, generous, culturally attuned, and thinks both inside and outside the box—a great match for our family.”
“I really felt like Dr. Amanda knew my son, and the report clearly reflected him. A particular highlight was the next steps and recommendations for home and school. The process was smooth, and we were able to quickly engage in next steps to support my son on this journey.”
“We were extremely impressed by how Dr. Terence Ma communicated the results in a way that made our child feel understood and supported in a language that resonated with him.”