Early intervention is a broad term for support during a young child's early years. In Hong Kong, preschool rehabilitation models have distinct ages, eligibility and referral routes. SWD EETCs mainly serve children from birth to under two, with some eligible older children accepted under specific conditions.
The directory listings below are a starting point for enquiries, not endorsements or a guarantee of availability. Confirm current services, eligibility, fees and application details directly with each provider.
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Teams may support communication, movement, play, learning or self-care through goals chosen with the family.
Hong Kong preschool rehabilitation models include distinct centre-based and kindergarten-linked programmes with different arrangements.
Some services coach caregivers to build agreed activities into play and family routines; confirm the format with the named programme.
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Early intervention covers several different programmes, so there is no general session frequency or duration. Age limits and service hours are programme-specific; confirm them with SWD and the service unit.
SWD's EETCs mainly serve children from birth to under 2; eligible children aged 2 to under 6 may also be served if they are not receiving another preschool rehabilitation service. EETC referral is through the Central Referral System by a social worker or rehabilitation-service unit. Special Child Care Centres (SCCCs) are a distinct whole-day training-and-care model for eligible children aged 2 to under 6. Confirm current rules with SWD.
Early intervention is not one single therapy or funding scheme. EETC, Integrated Programme and other preschool services are separate service models; their current criteria should be checked with SWD and the service unit.
Guide checked: 2 October 2026. Delivery, eligibility, fees, referral, timing and availability vary by provider and individual; confirm current details directly with the provider or responsible department. This guide is general information, not medical or professional advice.
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香港保護兒童會 — 到校學前康復服務
The Society's official page describes on-site pre-school rehabilitation for children under six with developmental disabilities, including child, parent and teacher support. Contact the Society to confirm current school locations and eligibility.
香港小童群益會 — Freshmen 幼小銜接支援
BGCA's official page describes K3-to-Primary-1 transition support for children with special educational needs, including training, counselling and family and teacher consultation. Contact BGCA to confirm current districts and eligibility.
The Centre's official page describes early-childhood developmental learning across communication, motor, social-emotional, independence, literacy and numeracy areas. Contact the Centre to confirm current programmes, eligibility and fees.
救世軍 — 幼稚園學習多樣性支援
The Salvation Army's official page describes kindergarten support for children with special learning needs, including individual and group training and professional support. Contact the provider to confirm current provision and eligibility.
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No. The directory is a starting point for enquiries and does not confirm that applications are open or capacity is available. Ask the provider directly about its current waiting time and application process.
Requirements depend on the service and funding scheme. Confirm assessment, referral documentation, age and other eligibility criteria with the provider or administering public body.
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Page updated: 8 November 2026
This website is for information only and does not constitute medical advice. Please verify eligibility and availability directly with the relevant service provider.