The number of secondary school students diagnosed with mental illness in Hong Kong has doubled over the past five academic years, with the increase potentially under-reported due to reluctance among some pupils and parents to disclose health information, education authorities have said. The data is in line with a trend recorded by the Health Bureau…
Hong Kong’s leader has pledged to foster an inclusive society for people with autism, with a Unesco official saying the city has the potential to become a global hub for support services. Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu on Thursday highlighted the importance of a better understanding and acceptance of autistic people at an event marking…
A Hong Kong mother has sued a primary school and education authorities for HK$2.95 million in damages, claiming her autistic son underwent “inhumane” treatment before being arbitrarily barred from attending classes. The parent filed the lawsuit at the District Court on Thursday alleging that Yaumati Kaifong Association School had deprived her 10-year-old son of educational…