<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>The Alder Index — Blog</title><description>Guides and insights for expat families navigating children&apos;s specialist services in Hong Kong.</description><link>https://thealderindex.com/</link><language>en-hk</language><item><title>Is My Bilingual Child&apos;s Speech Delayed — Or Just Different?</title><link>https://thealderindex.com/blog/bilingual-speech-delay-or-difference/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://thealderindex.com/blog/bilingual-speech-delay-or-difference/</guid><description>When your child is growing up with two (or three) languages in Hong Kong, it can be hard to know what&apos;s typical and what&apos;s a sign of a real delay. Here&apos;s how to tell the difference.</description><pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Bilingual Development</category></item><item><title>How to Find a Speech Therapist in Hong Kong: A Parent&apos;s Complete Guide</title><link>https://thealderindex.com/blog/finding-speech-therapist-hong-kong/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://thealderindex.com/blog/finding-speech-therapist-hong-kong/</guid><description>A step-by-step guide to finding the right speech-language therapist for your child in Hong Kong — what to look for, what to ask, and how to know when you&apos;ve found the right fit.</description><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Finding Help</category></item><item><title>What to Expect from an Educational Assessment in Hong Kong</title><link>https://thealderindex.com/blog/understanding-educational-assessments/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://thealderindex.com/blog/understanding-educational-assessments/</guid><description>Your child&apos;s school has recommended an educational assessment. Here&apos;s what that means, what the process looks like, and how to prepare — from a Hong Kong perspective.</description><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Finding Help</category></item><item><title>Sensory Processing: What It Means and When to Get Help</title><link>https://thealderindex.com/blog/sensory-processing-when-to-get-help/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://thealderindex.com/blog/sensory-processing-when-to-get-help/</guid><description>Does your child cover their ears in crowded restaurants? Refuse to wear certain clothes? Here&apos;s what sensory processing challenges look like and when it&apos;s time to see an OT.</description><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Developmental Milestones</category></item><item><title>Understanding Learning Support at Hong Kong International Schools</title><link>https://thealderindex.com/blog/international-school-learning-support/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://thealderindex.com/blog/international-school-learning-support/</guid><description>ESF, GSIS, CIS, HKIS — how do Hong Kong&apos;s international schools handle learning differences? A guide to IEPs, accommodations, and what to expect.</description><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Education Navigation</category></item><item><title>When to Worry About Your Toddler&apos;s Speech — An HK Expat Guide</title><link>https://thealderindex.com/blog/toddler-speech-when-to-worry/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://thealderindex.com/blog/toddler-speech-when-to-worry/</guid><description>Your toddler isn&apos;t talking as much as their playgroup peers. Is it the bilingual environment? A developmental delay? Here&apos;s what the research says, and what to do next.</description><pubDate>Sun, 15 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Developmental Milestones</category></item></channel></rss>