Our evolution:
From focusing on Deficits to celebrating neurodiversity

Early in 2018...

• We had an exhibition promoting diverse minds.
• 9 real-life stories presented in the form of dolls (DORU DORU Handcraft Family™), highlighting their ups and downs in their personal growth journey.

Founded in 2019, 

• Stage Edu Net believes every child has the right to shine on their own stages.
• We dedicated ourselves to equipping families, children, and professionals through trainings, helping children with special educational needs overcome challenges and live to their fullest potential. 

In 2021,

• We transitioned into a charity as accorded by section 88 of the Inland Revenue Ordinance (Cap. 112) (IR File No.91/17645), continuing our mission.

Over the years of hard work, 

• We recognized that focusing too much on special educational needs (or deficits) undermined children’s confidence and reinforced their identities with deficits.

In 2023,

• While we were planning to address such dilemmas, we encountered and embraced the concept “neurodiversity” during a training in Cambridge.
• We embraced the belief that neurological differences are variations, not disorders to be "fixed".

Moving forward,

• We aim to raise awareness of neurodiversity to challenge misconceptions, empowering children to embrace their unique strengths and equipping families and professionals to support diverse needs.
• By doing so, we strive to create a more just world where every child is celebrated.
  

Our belief

We believe that children can take charge of their stages when they can be given chances to learn in a way that suits them most. STAGE is an organisation which assists children to create their own stage and we are glad to provide the following support.

S

Safe & Stable
To build a safe and stable environment.

T

Time
To allow sufficient time to play.

A

Attachment
To build up attachment and bonding when children feel safe and supported.

G

Gamified Learning
To integrate challenges, scoring, and rewards for a more engaging experience.

E

Experience
To offer different experiences to children.

Our mission statement

We envision a society where every child is valued for their unique strengths, regardless of neurological differences.

Our commitment is to equip families, inspire children, support educators, and collaborate with healthcare professionals, enabling every child to overcome challenges and embrace their individuality.

about the founder

Ms Dorothy KWOK
MCMFT, M.A. (Parent Education), B.Ed. (Hons) (Special Needs), BSW (R.S.W),
CPPE (QKT, CCW)

As the founder of Stage Edu Net Foundation, Ms. Dorothy Kwok is a registered teacher and social worker with over 20 years of professional experience in education and social services, specializing particularly in neurodiversity and inclusive education. Guided by a clear mission—to equip families, inspire children, support teachers, and collaborate with healthcare and other professionals—Dorothy promotes an "interest-based intervention" approach. Her goal is to empower children to overcome developmental challenges, discover themselves, and maximize their potential, enabling them to live fulfilling and enriched lives.

Dorothy actively conducts training on neurodiversity for educators and parents across Hong Kong, Macau, and Mainland China. By collaborating closely with teachers, families, healthcare providers, and other professionals, she builds a strong supportive network dedicated to creating nurturing environments for children with special learning needs, ultimately helping every child step confidently onto their own stage in life.