{"id":12572,"date":"2025-11-13T14:14:16","date_gmt":"2025-11-13T06:14:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/spot.com.hk\/?page_id=12572"},"modified":"2026-01-07T16:22:49","modified_gmt":"2026-01-07T08:22:49","slug":"school-talks-workshops-presentations","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/spot.com.hk\/zh_cn\/schools\/school-talks-workshops-presentations\/","title":{"rendered":"Talks, Workshops and Presentations"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;section&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row admin_label=&#8221;row&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>SPOT offers a comprehensive range of workshops meticulously designed for teaching staff and parents.<\/p>\n<p>Conducted by experienced therapists, our workshops are built on a foundation of evidence-based practice, ensuring you receive the most current and effective strategies. 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