“The Hong Kong Jockey Club Community Project Grant-Special Needs Programme”, supported by the Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust, emphasises the holistic development of special needs students, helping them to establish a positive and healthy lifestyle and increase their resilience and social adaptability. The Special Needs Programme is taken to schools in LEAP’s specially designed mobile classroom equipped with state-of-the-art technology as well as a hydraulic hoist to enable wheelchair access. LEAP was the first drug prevention education organization in Hong Kong to apply Augmented Reality (AR) and Kinect technologies to its educational programmes, allowing even special needs students to enjoy an exceptional learning experience combining technology, fun and knowledge. Currently, the Special Needs Programme is delivered only in Chinese. The programme can also be conducted in a school classroom.
Catering to the needs of students with mild, moderate or severe intellectual or physical disabilities, the 23-unit programme comprises six themes: personal hygiene and self-care, body knowledge, drug information, emotional knowledge, social skills, and independent living skills. The programmes are fun and interactive when students can learn important health messages and social competency skills through simple games and activities. Students participate in a 45-minute or 1-hour session each year. At the end of each session, a CD-Rom will be given to the accompanying teacher to facilitate follow-up activities in the classroom.
There are 15 units for students with mild or moderate intellectual disabilities:
| Theme | Level | Main Topics | |
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1
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Harold and Hygiene
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P.1
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To develop an awareness of the body and the importance of personal hygiene
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2
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Looking Great
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P.2
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To understand the changing seasons, and the need to wear different clothes for various weather conditions and occasions
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3
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Variety of Food
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P.3
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To introduce the different food groups and the digestive system
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4
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Food Journey
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P.4
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To understand the importance of nutrition, the different food ingredients, and their journey through the body
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5
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Harold's Holiday
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P.5
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To encourage the prudent use of leisure time
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6
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Healthy Harold
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P.6
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To encourage the prevention of disease and learn the importance of safe use of medicine
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7
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Clean, Fresh Air
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F.1
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To introduce the respiratory system and the importance of clean, fresh air to the body
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8
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The Truth About Smoking
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F.2
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To understand the effects of smoking on the body and develop skills for handling peer pressure
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9
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Emotions
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F.3
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To recognise different emotions and learn how to deal with them; and to understand the effects of alcohol on the body
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10
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Everyone is Unique
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F.4
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To appreciate that each person is unique and the importance of respect for others; to develop independent thinking ability and skills for handling peer pressure
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11
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On The Way Up
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F.5
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To recognise the importance of work, develop a positive work ethic and understand the concept of financial management
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12
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Substance Abuse
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F.6
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To define substance abuse and understand its effects on the body; and develop refusal skills and strategies
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13
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Ladies and Gentlemen
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P.6
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To appreciate the physiological and psychological effects of puberty on individuals
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14
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Protecting Oneself
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F.3
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To appreciate and respect others, but also recognise the need for self-protection
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15
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Environmental Protection
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P.1 to F.6
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To understand the effects of environmental pollution, recognise the importance of preserving resources and environmental protection
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There are 4 units for students with severe intellectual disabilities:
| Theme | Main Topics | |
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S1
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Tidy Harold
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To recognise different body parts using different senses and learn the importance of personal hygiene
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S2
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Hungry Harold
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To learn about different foods and drinks and develop awareness of hygiene during meals
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S3
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Courteous Harold
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To learn about being polite
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S4
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Harold’s Safety Guidelines
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To understand the importance of safety and to establish safety habits
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There are 4 units for children in special child-care centres:
| Theme | Main Topics | |
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C1
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Personal Hygiene
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To learn about the body parts and the importance of personal hygiene
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C2
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Harold's Favourite Food
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To recognise different foods and drinks
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C3
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Harold's Safety Tips
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To understand the importance of safety and establishing safety habits
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C4
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Good Manners
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To learn proper manners and etiquette
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In addition, LEAP also offers briefing sessions for parents and teachers to introduce LEAP's methodology, encouraging parents to uphold health messages at home and helping teachers with their follow-up work in the classroom.
To book or enquire about the Special Needs Programme, please contact Sam Wu (sam@leap.org.hk) on
2530 0018.
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