Cecile Guitton

Areas of Interest

• Children
  • Motor development
  • Attention and focusing skills, working memory
  • Executive skills (cognitive processes that enable planning, organizing and self-regulation.)
  • Dysgraphia, dyspraxia
  • Daily autonomy
  • Self-confidence and emotion management

• Parents
  • Parent coaching through validated methods like Barkley.
  • Burnout prevention

• Adolescents & Young Adults with Disabilities
  • Social skills
  • Daily autonomy
  • School/work inclusion skills
  • Motor coordination
  • Self-esteem

• Elderly People
  • Autonomy preservation
  • Cognitive stimulation
  • Balance & fall prevention
  • Sensory/social activities
  • Emotional support

Qualifications

• Certified Trainer - Behaviour Parent Training Barkley
• Diploma in Clinical Acupuncture and Moxibustion
• State Diploma of French Psychomotor Therapy

Languages

Experience

Cécile is a state-certified psychomotor therapist and a Barkley coach with over 30 years of professional experience in France and Hong Kong. She has a rich background in working with elderly populations in retirement homes and geriatric departments, focusing on preserving autonomy and enhancing quality of life. Since relocating to Hong Kong, Cécile has been primarily working at the French International School, specializing in child psychomotor development. Her dedication lies in helping children reach their full physical, emotional, and cognitive potential, while collaborating closely with parents and teachers to ensure a comprehensive approach to each child's development.

As a mother of a young adult with special needs, Cécile is deeply involved in the disability community in Hong Kong. She actively works towards the inclusion of young adults with disabilities in the workforce. Her approach combines professional rigor with compassion, aiming to empower each individual to achieve their fullest potential.

Cécile conducts comprehensive evaluations using standardized tests, which typically include:

• Motor Skills Evaluation: Assessing fine and gross motor skills, muscle toning, coordination to determine the individual's physical capabilities.
• Grapho-motor assessment which includes muscle toning, hand- eye coordination, writing skills, typing skills.
• Attention Profile: Analysing attention span and focus, executive functions to identify areas needing improvement.
• Sensory Assessment: Identifying sensory processing issues that may affect daily activities
• Autonomy and Motor Skills Assessments for the Elderly: Evaluating the elderly's ability to maintain independence and perform daily tasks

The goal of an assessment is to create a tailored intervention plan that helps individuals improve their functional abilities and enhance their quality of life. This process involves working closely with the individual, their family, and other professionals to ensure a holistic approach to their development and well-being.