Ms. Clara Fong currently serves as an Auditory-Verbal Therapist at Union Hospital in Hong Kong. Established in 1994 by Henderson Development Limited, Union Hospital is the first private general hospital in the Eastern New Territories. The hospital features a 7-storey main building with 200 beds, a 3-storey medical centre, a 24-storey staff residence, and an underground car park with over 170 spaces. Ms. Clara has worked at the hospital’s Union Speech & Swallowing Therapy Clinic since 2005, where she has built a strong reputation for excellence in treating speech, language, and swallowing disorders. Her work is informed not only by professional expertise but also by personal experience: as the mother of a child with autism, she pursued further studies and holds a Master’s Degree in Special Education (with a focus on speech and swallowing) from a U.S. university. Beyond her core role at Union Hospital, Ms. Clara also serves as an Advisor to a university in Hong Kong, where she contributes to the development of curricula for teaching students with speech problems and autism. In addition, she has provided consultation and training in developing countries, helping to advance best practices in speech therapy and communication intervention. Since 2019, Ms. Clara has dedicated 15 days each year to providing direct support and follow-up for clients with communication challenges in Cambodia. In 2020, she further expanded her impact by establishing a private Speech and Swallowing Clinic in Hong Kong.

At SMILE KID International School, Ms. Clara plays a vital role in strengthening the school’s capacity to support students with communication needs. Her contributions include:

  • Training SMILE KID INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL’s staff and enhancing their capabilities in speech and communication therapy
  • Advising on the development and regular updating of assessment tools for students with communication problems
  • Assisting in the creation and refinement of new teaching methodologies
  • Providing direct online instruction and consultation twice monthly — or more frequently if urgent needs ariseMs. Clara’s international experience, deep professional expertise, and personal commitment to supporting students with speech and communication challenges make her an invaluable Advisor to SK International School.

For more details on her experience and expertise, please refer to her professional profile: https://www.union.org/new/eindex.php

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