Love @ Po Leung Kuk

Sharing Love

感謝．信讓自閉學員接通愛的世界(Chinese Only)

今日的軒源媽媽（林太，長椅左），在保良局鄭翼之中心與斌Sir（陳衍斌助理經理）、洪姑娘（洪婉蓉社工）談笑緬懷。林太信中「進步良多」四字承載著的，就是足足二十年的汗水眼淚、起承轉合。自閉症是一道隔閡，分隔了軒源的內心與外在世界，攔阻彼此的感受交流。隨著軒源踏入青春期，內心湧動情緒急欲表達，就接連出現推倒電視、拍打他人的發泄攻擊行為。軒源的突發行為與日俱增，父母疲於奔命，也無可避免影響到專注備試的兄長，轉移暫宿就成為無可避免的選擇。「我將軒源帶到這世界，卻不能給予他正常的家庭生活和關愛，作為母親，這是一輩子的愧疚。」林太曾經如此感受，如此寫下。洪姑娘與斌Sir都記得，經歷三年醫院精神病房生活，初轉至鄭翼之中心的軒源也有著推人扯髮等攻擊行為，情緒陰晴不定。但當軒源初見寬敞的課室設施、花園環境，職員與年紀相仿的同儕……這些前所未見的事物令他心生好奇，在中心同事的教育照顧下，軒源的表現亦開始漸見穩定。今日的軒源，偶爾也會有脾氣與突發行為，但只要中心同事介入導引，不久就能平復冷靜。軒源溝通能力的進步與當初相比，更是不可同日而語—— 從一開始封閉自我於內心世界，斌Sir就回想軒源有一次提起紙筆主動抄寫汽水機上「Orange」字樣，見證他對外界漸生好奇；今天軒源會離開房間踏足客廳，主動與同學一同看電視劇集，甚至成了Hotcha、糖妹的忠心粉絲；而最令洪姑娘欣喜的，莫過於軒源今日更懂得照顧他人，投入集體活動，甚至有同學會喚他作「阿哥」。「雖然他不善表達，但也一樣有喜怒哀樂，教導軒源不重在經驗，請待他以真，相信軒源會感受到的。」今日林太與家人都會定期探訪軒源，回想過往一同生活的片段，她十分清楚：「軒源雖不擅表達，但內心是很愛錫我們的。」往日軒源一聽到嫲嫲的腳步聲就會跑來擁抱：現今每週一次的探訪環節，他依然表現出滿心雀躍期待。手握感謝信，林太與斌Sir、洪姑娘再次感謝彼此的耐心、努力與信任。或者軒源未必能夠將「愛」與「多謝」宣之於口，他的步伐，他的笑顏，未必需要事事說白，看見軒源的生命改變，他們已經心有答案。

Compassionate Lawyer Sponsors 12 Children: Aiming to Bring Happiness and Warmth to Kids

Every Saturday morning, Lawyer Wong takes the time to visit the children, playing and interacting with them, and even preparing snacks for them. “I’ve always felt very fortunate in my studies, work, and family, so I want to give back to society and bring happiness and warmth to the children!” Lawyer Wong's connection with the children at Po Leung Kuk began in 2019. Initially, she learned about volunteer activities involving visits and interactions with children through a member newsletter from the Hong Kong Law Society. During that event, staff from Po Leung Kuk informed her about the facilities, programs, and sponsorship details. Lawyer Wong found the program meaningful and decided to become a sponsor, hoping to improve the children’s living environment and provide them with opportunities to participate in various extracurricular activities. After completing training for sponsors, she officially began visiting the sponsored children. Although the COVID-19 pandemic caused multiple delays in visitations, it did not deter her compassionate spirit. She expressed that she enjoys every visit, fully engaging with the children, saying, “Whatever the children want to play, I play along with them, even if it’s in the garden.” She also keeps track of each child’s interests, personalities, and memories to make future visits more familiar and enjoyable. “I remember on my first visit to one child, he asked if he could hug me.” Unfortunately, due to visitation rules prohibiting close contact, Lawyer Wong couldn’t give him a hug. However, that experience deeply moved her, highlighting the children's need for love and care. With a heart full of compassion, Lawyer Wong hopes to reach out to and visit even more children, bringing them joy. Thus, she decided to “expand her family” by increasing her sponsorship from 5 to a total of 12 children. “I hope that in the brief hour of our visit, the children can have fun and find a different experience in their daily lives at the facility; I also want them to feel that there are many people in society who care about and love them.”

(Chinese Only) 把握幼兒發展黃金期學前康復專業治療車提供適切訓練

(Chinese Only)當自己的孩子被懷疑有特殊教育需要（Special Educational Needs，簡稱SEN）傾向，作為家長當然擔心不已，只要好好把握0 至6 歲嬰幼兒的發展黃金期，情況定可大有改善。保良局在2016 年開展「傲翔計劃」到校學前康復服務，為6 歲以下有特殊需要的幼兒提供到校專業支援，更引入全港首架「學前康復服務專業治療車」。專業治療車由保良局自資營運，並獲得保良局丙申年郭羅桂珍主席捐款支持服務營運，為幼兒提供一個理想的訓練環境。專業治療車穿梭於港九新界的幼稚園暨幼兒園，為有需要的學校提供支援。保良局言語治療隊長馬嘉敏表示，由於不少幼稚園的校園空間有限，訓練時間與上課時間重疊，難以騰出課室作訓練場地。再者，進行訓練期間需要一個安靜、隔音的地方，專業治療車正好解決有關問題。車身可劃分成兩個小訓練室，同時為兩名幼兒提供一對一的治療服務，以達致治療的最佳效果。別小看專業治療車的車身小小，車內卻收藏了各式各樣的專業器材，如言語治療訓練圖卡、小手肌訓練遊戲、專注力提升教材、社交技巧玩具、各類圖書等。治療師會因應孩子的需要，配合使用適當的器材進行跨專業的訓練，如大小肌肉、認知、語言及社交情緒等，讓幼兒在遊戲中學習到不同的知識及技能。專業治療車自營運以來，得到不少家長的正面評價，周爸爸就是其中一位。他在兒子筠霖大約2 歲左右，發現他不願開口說話，又不肯與人有任何交流，經初步評估後發現兒子有自閉症傾向。就讀保良局屬下學校的筠霖，幸得到學校的轉介，輪候數月便開始接受「傲翔計劃」到校學前康復服務，礙於校園空間有限，治療師遂安排筠霖於治療車上進行一系列的訓練。現年4 歲的筠霖持續接受兩年多的訓練後，情況有明顯改善，個性變得活潑多言，樂意與同學一齊玩，非常喜歡校園生活。」目前保良局傲翔計劃共有6 支專業團隊提供服務，未來亦會繼續與不同學校聯繫，以支援更多有特殊教育需要的小朋友，盼每個孩子都可以發光發亮。

一頓簡單的營養熱餐緩解長者的經濟壓力

76歲的謝婆婆自丈夫十多年前去世後，一直與50多歲女兒相依為命。謝婆婆長期受到眼疾影響，左眼近乎失明，而且右耳失聰，左耳聽力亦漸漸退化，生活上早已面對許多困難。然而，謝婆婆的女兒三年前更不幸患上急性中風，導致右邊上肢無力，穿衣、洗澡等基本生活自理等都需要謝女士協助。由於女兒突然患上惡疾，無法工作，家中經濟頓時失去依靠，每月只能靠高齡津貼及微薄的積蓄來應付生活開支。照顧中風病患者是漫漫長路，謝婆婆每天都付出時間、體力、精神，身心承受著莫大壓力。為了讓女兒盡快康復，謝婆婆堅持每天都會到家附近的街市購買新鮮食材，但她坦言感到心力交瘁。畢竟謝婆婆年紀大行動不便，又擔心前往人多聚集的地方會增加染疫風險，心情難免感到焦慮不安。加上受到疫情影響，日常生活又需要額外添置防疫物資，如口罩、消毒酒精、清潔用品等，令經濟拮据的謝婆婆百上加斤。保良局劉陳小寶長者中心社工得知謝婆婆的情況後，立即為其申請「關愛無限‧共跨逆境」扶弱計劃，兩母女可享用免費的營養熱餐，頓時為二人解決燃眉之急。除了減輕謝婆婆的經濟負擔外，還因省卻外出購買食材及煮食時間，換來片刻休息時間之餘，亦可有更多時間陪伴女兒一起走過康復之路。捐款支持

Leaving Nursing to Nurse Her Son Back to Health

For every mother, feeling her baby growing inside of her during the 10 months of pregnancy is one of life’s most incredible journeys. Ms. Yiu, soon to be the mother of Laam Laam, could not wait to welcome her little one and start their small family, Born prematurely at just 26 weeks, Laam Laam’s tiny organs were not yet ready for the world. He spent crucial months in the hospital fighting to survive and he requires round-the-clock care – a ventilator breathes for him at all times. Laam Laam couldn’t run and jump like other kids in the past 6 years because he had to go to the hospital for various treatments. His ventilator must be monitored constantly. As such, Ms. Yiu had no choice but to leave her job to be Laam Laam’s full-time caregiver. While the financial, physical, and emotional demands soon became overwhelming, money grew tight as the income of Ms. Yiu’s husband alone could not cover Laam Laam’s expensive medical costs. Professional team of Po Leung Kuk Chao King Lin Early Learning Centre is helping Laam Laam on his muscle training Thankfully, she heard about the Po Leung Kuk Chao King Lin Early Learning Centre-Special Child Center. When the professionals of the center heard about Laam Laam’s circumstances, a dedicated team of physiotherapists, occupational therapists, childcare workers and social workers were fully geared up to provide holistic support for Laam Laam and his family. His performance on his speech, muscles and eating abilities were weaker than other children of his age at the beginning of training; however after 3 years of time at the center, Laam Laam made tremendous strides in developing his overall abilities. Ms Yiu feels immensely grateful to Po Leung Kuk and the center for providing her family with comprehensive support She cherishes how their care gave her strength and courage to face each hurdle along this difficult journey. “Because if I did not hang in there with courage, who else could Laam Laam count on?” While uncertainty remains about the future of Yiu’s family, Po Leung Kuk will continue to support children with special needs and their families like Yiu’s family through the Kuk’s full backing in fostering children development and meeting their family needs. With the assistance of Po Leung Kuk’s resources and generous contributions from donors, we are able to provide adequate and comprehensive training services for underprivileged children and families, safeguarding the children's growth and offering holistic support to families.